Online Class: Word 2010

Master the basics and advanced features of Microsoft Word 2010 through this user-friendly course, which offers clear guidance on formatting, editing, and designing documents. Perfect for beginners and seasoned users, this course ensures proficiency in desktop publishing and document management using Word's latest tools.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 21
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 8
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.8
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Microsoft Word 2010 is the newest update to their popular word processing software. Looking a lot like their 2007 version, Word 2010 continues utilizing the ribbon to make accessing features and toolbars a lot quicker and easier than before. When you factor in all the writing, formatting, editing, and even publishing tools that this newest version offers, Microsoft 2010 becomes one of the best versions yet. 

Even if you've never used Microsoft Word before, learning to use Word 2010 will be a breeze. This course takes its time in introducing you to the layout, providing you step-by-step instructions on how to benefit from the most commonly used features. If you're already familiar with previous versions of Word, this course will give you a tour of 2010 and go into some advanced aspects to improve your skill level and make you an expert with this program.

You'll learn how to:

  • Format a document
  • Edit, proofread, and track changes in a document using easy, built-in tools
  • Create and use templates to put together newsletters, brochures, etc.
  • Design tables, charts, and graphs
  • Create 3D effects for pictures and graphics
  • Use MS Word's security features to protect your documents
  • Share documents over the web
  • Navigate through long documents in a matter of seconds using the new Navigation Pane
  • Take screenshots of your work with MS Word 2010
  • And much, much more

Whether you want to use MS Word as a word processor or desktop publishing software, this course will teach you everything you need to know. Everything is written in simple language and takes you step-by-step so that even the most seemingly complicated task within MS Word can be completed within a matter of minutes.

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Exploring the Essentials of MS Word 2010: From Basics to Advanced Features

Microsoft Word 2010 transforms your typing into polished documents, with versatile formatting options and powerful toolbars. You'll explore the program's intuitive interface, learning its essential functions and how to optimize your workflow effectively. 32 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: Beginning to Use Microsoft Word 2010

Lesson 2. Essentials of Text Manipulation

This comprehensive guide to MS Word editing explores text selection for formatting or relocation using Cut, Copy, Paste, and Clipboard functions. It also delves into enhancing productivity with the Navigation Pane, Find and Replace functions, and customizing AutoCorrect as well as understanding Undo and Redo for efficient document management. Additional lesson topics: The Navigation Pane 29 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: Basic Editing

Lesson 3. From Font Choices to Text Alignment: A Deeper Look

Lesson 3 in MS Word 2010 dives deep into how to format documents, covering everything from font types and sizes to text alignment and attributes like bold, italics, and underline. It also guides on adding style, clearing formatting, and manipulating text through tools like paragraph styles, borders, bulleted lists, and text decoration features. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Formatting

Lesson 3. Manipulating Your Text: Cut, Copy, and Paste

Essential text editing skills in MS Word 2010 are explored, including text selection, cut, copy, paste, and the Clipboard. The lesson also covers customizing AutoCorrect, undoing and redoing actions, and leveraging the Navigation Pane for efficient text arrangement. 0 Total Points

Lesson 5. From Font Choices to Text Alignment: A Deeper Look

MS Word 2010 simplifies formatting with tools for changing fonts, text size, and applying styles like bold or italic, as well as changing text alignment and positioning. Explore how to create and format lists, wrap text around images, and add borders and shading to paragraphs for enhanced document design. 0 Total Points

Lesson 6. Making the Most of Templates in Word 2010

Modifying the default document template in Word 2010 is straightforward, allowing for adjustments in font, size, and more to suit your preferences with just a few clicks. This convenience is especially useful for aligning document settings with specific formatting needs, such as those required by a particular editor. Additional lesson topics: Video: Get started using templates in Word 8 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: Templates

Lesson 7. Transform Your Document with Graphics

Make your Word documents more engaging by inserting and formatting images and graphics with Word 2010's user-friendly tools and Picture Tools ribbon. Delve into SmartArt and chart capabilities to convert intricate ideas into enticing visuals that enhance comprehension. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Working With Graphics and Pictures

Lesson 8. Effortless Table Insertion

To adjust tables further, you can use the Table Tools layout options, allowing the formatting of text and objects, and adding or deleting rows and columns. Styles, borders, and shading enhance readability and emphasize information. 26 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Tables

Lesson 9. Mastering Word 2010's Design Features

Inserting shapes in Word 2010 is streamlined via the Insert tab, with resizing and rotating options to fit design needs. Stacking and grouping objects allow for layered effects and coordinated movements, handled through the Drawing Tools tab. Additional lesson topics: How to insert watermark in Word document 30 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
  • Assessment: Chapter 7: Desktop Publishing

Lesson 10. Effortless Cover Page Design

Document properties, often known as 'metadata', encompass all details that identify a document, such as author name and creation date; Microsoft Word 2010's redesigned File tab makes it easier for users to view and edit this data. Easily accessed through the File tab on the left side of the page, users can edit metadata by clicking an item and typing the new information. Additional lesson topics: MS Word Building Blocks outshine AutoText 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Long Documents

Lesson 11. Bibliographies Made Easy

To enhance document navigation in technical writing, MS Word offers features to number lines, which users can activate through the Page Layout tab by selecting specific options detailing which lines to display. Moreover, MS Word simplifies academic writing by enabling users to create bibliographies and manage citations through the References tab, offering various formatting styles for citation insertion and bibliography addition. 29 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Technical Documents

Lesson 12. Advanced Techniques in Mail Merge: Streamlining Your Mailing Lists and Labels

Streamline sending personalized documents using MS Word's Mail Merge feature by crafting recipient lists through the Mailings tab. Leverage options like letters or emails to efficiently populate fields with custom data, ensuring tailored outputs for each recipient. 6 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Mail Merge

Lesson 13. Review and Revise: Unlocking Advanced Editing Features

Microsoft Word's Spell Check identifies and suggests corrections for misspellings, grammatical, and punctuation errors, which can be configured in the Proofing options. Additionally, the integrated Thesaurus feature helps find synonyms, while custom dictionaries can be created for specialized jargon. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11: Proofing, Printing, and Publishing

Lesson 14. Easily Compare and Merge Documents in Word

Using Word's Document Inspector, secure your privacy by checking for hidden details before sharing. The Compare and Merge tools, along with document protection options, grant full control over document integrity and access. 8 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12: Comparing, Merging, and Protecting Documents

Lesson 15. Tailoring the Word Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

Lesson Summary 3: Microsoft Word 2010 allows users to tailor the ribbon by modifying the order of tabs and groups or creating new ones, making it easier to access frequently used features. These customization options, including changing the Quick Access Toolbar and Word’s color scheme, provide a more user-friendly and personalized experience. 83 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 13: Customizing and Expanding Word
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
288
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what MS Word 2010 is and why it is a necessary software program to use.
  • Demonstrate basic editing and formatting techniques in Word 2010
  • Describe template usage in Word 2010.
  • Demonstrate working with graphics, pictures, and tables in Word 2010
  • Describe ways to use MS Word as a desktop publishing program
  • Summarize ways you can use MS Word 2010 to handle and edit long documents and technical documents.
  • Demonstrate how to use mail merge with MS Word 2010.
  • Demonstrate proofing, printing, and publishing techniques.
  • Demonstrate methods for comparing, merging, and protecting documents.
  • Summarize ways to customize and expand Word 2010 functionality.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Word 2010
Course Number: 8900076
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
Last Updated: March 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I thought the course was really helpful with a with a lot of useful tools in Microsoft Office." -- Victoria R.
  • "I liked that MS2010 Word covered all the applications made available on the software." -- Denise S.
  • "The material covered was sufficient and diverse." -- Mike W.
  • "Everything was helpful, I learnt so much. Even if I cannot remember all, I know what Word can do and can go back to relevant lessons." -- Chantal J.
  • "What was most helpful was learning how to do cut, copy and paste. Learning to change font, bold, italic and underling. Also, change the color. Making charts and tables will be very helpful. All the steps in writing a long document so that you can do your bibliography and footnotes and composing your document very efficently." -- Susan E G.
  • "All of the course was helpful. I knew the basics but now think I can do more with a document." -- Wanda M.
  • "The online lessons were most helpful. They were well organized and progressed in a logical manner. They were clearly written and easy to follow." -- Dong H.