Microsoft Word Training
Training in Microsoft Word: Choose our standard content or opt for a bespoke training course
Microsoft Word Training
Duration
1 Day or half day customised
Prerequisites
Participants will need to be familiar with Microsoft Windows and basic Windows techniques.
Quick Glance
- How to set up Word correctly and customise to your needs
- How to troubleshoot formatting using a variety of tricks, tools and shortcuts
- How to work more productively with long documents and inherited documents
Microsoft Word Essentials
Our Word Essentials course is ideal for self-taught users who want to troubleshoot formatting issues and master the most commonly used features. This course can be run virtually over half a day for smaller groups. If you’re looking for Word advanced training or a combination of topics, get in touch for a customised quote.
Set up
- Setting Defaults
- Customise the QAT, Ruler, Page and Ribbon
- Customise AutoCorrect Settings
- Shortcuts
Formatting
- Understanding Character and Paragraph Formats
- Clearing Formatting
- Copying Formatting
- How to Copy Formatting Between Documents
Working with Tabs
- Create and manage tab stops
- Understand the different types of tab stops
- Clearing tab stops
- Editing tab stops
- Copying tab stops
- Bar tabs
- Shortcuts
Working with Indents
- Create and manage indents
- Understand the different types of indent, left, right, hanging, first line
- Using shortcut keys to insert and clear indents
- Copying indent formatting
Working with Tables
- Create and Manage tables
- Selecting in Tables
- Inserting and Deleting Columns and Rows
- Changing Column Widths and Row Heights
- AutoFit Rows and Columns
- Merge and Split
- Borders and Shading
- Table Styles
- Alignment and Distribution
- Managing Table Properties
Working with Images
- Inserting different types of images
- Selecting Pictures
- Aligning Pictures
- Text Wrapping
- Resizing a Picture
- Applying Picture Styles
- Changing or Resetting Pictures
- Picture formatting
- Cropping a Picture
- Corrections, Artistic Effects and Transparency
- Layering Pictures
- Deleting Pictures
- Default Picture Options
Working with SmartArt and Shapes
- Inserting different types of shapes
- Selecting Shapes
- Moving and Resizing Shapes and understanding Aspect Ratio
- Aligning Shapes and Rotating Shapes
- Grouping Shapes
- Arranging Shapes
- Deleting Shapes
- Connectors
- Working with SmartArt Diagrams
Headers, Footers and Breaks
- Insert and Manage Headers and Footers
- Inserting and managing Page Breaks
- An introduction to section breaks – create a new landscape section with different header/footer
Shortcuts
- Common Keyboard Shortcuts
- Tips and Tricks
Creating Complex Documents with Microsoft Word
This course is suitable for users who want to take a deep dive into Microsoft Word’s powerful features, understand how to troubleshoot formatting issues when copying and pasting content from different documents, and master the more advanced and time saving features. This course can be run virtually over half a day for smaller groups.
Customising
- Recap of Default Options and Customisations
Troubleshooting Formatting
- Understanding Character and Paragraph Formats
- Clearing Formatting
- Copying Formatting
- Setting Copy/Paste Formatting Default Options in Word
- Formatting like a Pro
- Reveal Formatting
- How to Copy Formatting Between Documents
Quick Parts and Fields
- Inserting Quick Parts to automatically insert frequently used text, tables and graphics
- Inserting fields to automatically generate dates, page numbers, file name and path etc
Headers, Footers and Different Types of Breaks
- Insert and Manage Headers and Footers in a long document
- Insert page, section and column breaks
- Control page numbering, different odd/even pages and different title page
- Create a new landscape sections with different headers/footers
Styles and Table of Contents
- An introduction to using built in styles to format document headings
- Produce an automatic table of contents containing page numbers
Track Changes
- Understanding Tracking Changes
- Enabling and Disabling Tracked Changes
- Simple Markup vs All Markup
- Using Comments
- Showing and Hiding Markup
- Showing Revisions
- Advanced Tracking Options
- Accepting and Rejecting Changes
- Document Protection
Automating Repetitive Tasks using Macros
- Understanding Macros
- Macro Security
- Saving a Document as Macro Enabled
- Recording a Macro
- Running a Macro
- Assigning a Macro to the Toolbar or to a Keyboard Shortcut
- Editing a Macro
- Creating a Macro Button
- Copying a Macro
- Deleting a Macro
MailMerge (optional topic)
- MailMerge letters, labels, envelopes, lists and emails
Shortcuts
- Common Keyboard Shortcuts
- Tips and Tricks
Explore our other Microsoft Training courses or contact us to discuss bespoke training in Microsoft Word
Course Inclusions
What’s Included
Free Skills Assessment
Identify your current skill level before training begins.
Comprehensive Course Materials
Digital handouts and quick-reference guides for ongoing support.
Expert-Led Training
Delivered by experienced qualified trainers with real-world corporate expertise.
Contextualised Content
Training can be tailored to your organisation’s needs and skill levels.
Hands-On
Practical activities to reinforce learning and build confidence.
Certificate of Completion
Recognising your achievement and new skills.
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FAQS
Do you provide on-site Microsoft Word training at our offices?
Yes. Trainers Direct specialises in on-site Microsoft Word training in Sydney, NSW and Australia, delivered at your workplace. We come to you, saving your team time and ensuring hands-on, real-world learning in your actual work environment.
Do you offer Microsoft Word training that focuses on specific pain points?
Yes. Our Word workshops cover anything from troubleshooting formatting when working in complex documents to setting up templates or updating your old templates. Just tell us what you need.
Can I get bespoke Training in Microsoft Word at my Sydney Office tailored for my team?
Absolutely. Our Microsoft Word training can be contextualised to your needs. Whether you need Word templates training or help fixing up documents we can help. If you’re in marketing, sales, HR, or admin, we can design a bespoke Word training workshop just for you.
How long are the training sessions?
We offer flexible scheduling options: Our standard Microsoft Word Training course outline is a full day however we can deliver:
Half-day sessions
Full-day workshops
Multi-session programs for bite sized learning
Is the Microsoft Word training hands on?
Yes, our Microsoft Word training is instructor led with hands on exercises all the way through, you will be encouraged to ask questions and get involved!
Will there be any Course Materials?
Yes, course materials are provided electronically after the training. During the session, you’ll have access to hands-on exercises and interactive labs, which you’ll work through alongside your facilitator.
Who delivers the training?
All Microsoft Word sessions are taught by professional Microsoft trainers with hands-on industry experience and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
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