Online Class: MS Word 2013

This course is designed to teach the new and experienced user alike how to use the many features of MS Word 2013 to create documents, publications, and complete tasks that require the use of a word processor.
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  • 24
    Lessons
  • 21
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 2,333
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 8
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.8
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Microsoft Word 2013 is the latest version of the popular word processing software offered as part of Microsoft's Office package. If you've used Word 2007 or 2010, you'll find 2013 to be an upgrade with a lot of improvements that enhance the user experience. However, if you're new to Word or used older versions in the past, Word 2013 will be a welcome change to your past experiences with word processing programs. You'll be impressed at all it can do.

This course is designed to teach the new and experienced user alike how to use the many features of MS Word 2013 to create documents, publications, and complete tasks that require the use of a word processor. You'll start out learning the very basics of Microsoft Word 2013 using instructions and screenshots, then progress into intermediate and advanced features and techniques so that you can get the most out of the popular program.

In this course, you'll learn:

·    How to navigate the Word 2013 interface

·    What's new in Word 2013

·    How to open new documents and existing documents

·    How to use templates

·    Basic and advanced text, paragraph, and document formatting

·    How to use Microsoft Word for desktop publishing

·    How to create brochures, flyers, and even business cards using MS Word

·    How to install apps to use with Word

·    How to insert images, graphics, and video

·    How to connect MS Word to Facebook and Flickr!

·    How to use MS Word as a photo editor

·    How to create an index, bibliography, or TOC using Word

·    How to create even more impressive tables than ever before using new formatting tools

·    How to solve mathematical equations using Word

·    And much more!

If you've already taken a peek at Word 2013, then you know how much this program offers.   This course was designed to teach you to use its abundant features like a pro. 

This course was designed to teach you skills you'll need to successfully use Word 2013. Each lesson contains step-by-step instructions and explanations to show you how to use the features, then walks you through so you can see how everything is done. You don't need previous experience with Word to be able to complete this course. This course will start with basic skills, then move forward to more advanced features and techniques.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Microsoft Word 2013: A Comprehensive Guide

11 Points
Word 2013 enriches the digital workspace with the ability to insert apps and improve document interactivity, alongside accessible online document presentation features. Stepping into this course means exploring these powerful features and learning strategic application for higher productivity and innovation in document processing.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: Confident Word Document Handling Techniques

10 Points
The essence of creating a document begins by navigating Microsoft Word’s intuitive interface, allowing users to choose templates fitting their needs. Streamline creativity by tailoring document layouts using these tools, ensuring presentations, reports, or resumes meet professional standards.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Navigating Your Word Document with Confidence and Precision

10 Points
The Go To command in Word provides instantaneous access to various document sections, akin to teleportation, enhancing efficiency. This tool significantly reduces time spent scrolling, crucial for lengthy manuscripts or complex projects.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Harnessing Microsoft Word 2013 Features

10 Points
In Word 2013, the Clipboard stands as a guardian of your editing history, enabling easy reapplication and placement of copied or cut text throughout your document. Harnessing the unique dynamics of copying and pasting ensures harmonious document structure, while features such as autocorrect subtly perfect language consistency.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Enhancing Your Documents: Mastering Text Formatting in Word

7 Points
Mastering text formatting in Microsoft Word transforms basic documents into visually appealing and effective communications. From choosing the right font to implementing bold and italics, users can enhance readability and professional presentation.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Elevate Your Documents: In-Depth Paragraph Formatting in Word 2013

10 Points
Paragraph alignment in Word 2013 forms the backbone of thoughtful document design, with options like left, right, center, and justify aligning text to match diverse formatting needs. Each alignment choice serves distinct purposes, from crafting business reports to designing creative works.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Beyond Basic Formatting: Elevate Your Microsoft Word Skills

10 Points
Discover the power of Word’s Format Painter and watch as document consistency becomes effortless. From maintaining style in lengthy reports to assuring brand coherence across various materials, this tool revolutionizes your formatting process.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Crafting Impactful Documents with Word's Formatting Tools

0 Points
Experience your documents as a canvas for creativity with Microsoft's wide-ranging formatting tools designed to elevate both aesthetics and functionality, allowing seamless integration of vibrant text effects and structured lists. Leverage themes for a unified approach or embrace adaptability with Building Blocks, supporting endless customization for repetitive tasks like business templates and marketing campaigns.

Lesson 9: The Art of Consistency: Using Styles for a Professional Touch

10 Points
Word’s robust style features cater to diverse needs, whether drafting dynamic presentations or compiling structured reports, ensuring content remains impressively consistent. Style customization allows for brand consistency, aiding organizations in producing visually cohesive and professional materials.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 10: Enhance Your Documents: From Borders to Design

10 Points
Microsoft Word's features like headers, footers, and multi-columns elevate document professionalism and readability. Master these tools for efficient navigation and enhanced reader experience, fostering clarity and elegance in presentation.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 11: Streamlined Document Design with Word Templates

10 Points
Explore Word's template library like a well-organized library, efficiently finding templates for every occasion from business reports to event flyers, creating cohesive and captivating content for your audience. Customize and tailor each template to maintain creativity while ensuring a professional, unified look.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 12: Pictures in Word: A Guide

10 Points
Word 2013 simplifies the incorporation of both local and online images, offering a smooth integration experience for enhanced document appeal. With options like cropping and color adjustment, users can tailor visuals precisely to complement the document’s intent and design.
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 13: Tables: From Chaos to Clarity

9 Points
Tables transform chaotic data into organized information, enhancing clarity and facilitating informed decision-making across various contexts. Mastering table creation and management enriches one's ability to present complex details clearly and effectively.
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 14: Elevating Documents: Transformative Techniques in Word

10 Points
Advanced formatting options such as drop caps and watermarks add sophistication and branding to documents, while thoughtful design of tri-fold brochures ensures informational flow and memorability. With these techniques, documents can be both functional and visually appealing.
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14: The Power of Structured Writing: Transforming Pages into Prose

10 Points
In the realm of document management, transforming the daunting task of extended text creation into an engaging process involves setting goals, leveraging digital tools, and fostering creativity. By adopting modern strategies and integrating feedback, writers can transcend traditional limits and craft inspiring narratives.
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15: Efficiency in Technical Documentation: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Word

10 Points
In the realm of documentation, Microsoft Word stands as a pivotal ally, fostering professional clarity and structure through sophisticated functionalities such as line numbering and bibliography management. By enabling enhanced readability and streamlined workflow, these tools propel users toward mastery of technical writing.
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam

Lesson 16: Efficiently Managing Long Texts

0 Points
Efficient document management transforms initially overwhelming projects into manageable tasks by employing structured writing principles and digital tools like Word’s Master Document. Enhancing reader experience with elements such as hyperlinks and dynamic tables of contents leads to improved engagement and clarity.

Lesson 17: Harnessing the Power of Microsoft Word for Document Excellence

10 Points
Seamlessly integrating Excel tables within Word documents elevates their utility by combining narrative flow with comprehensive numerical analysis. This integration supports precise budget management and enhances document clarity, providing robust tools for detailed projects.
  • Lesson 18 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 17 Exam

Lesson 18: Transforming Ideas into Technical Masterpieces

0 Points
Word’s citation tools simplify referencing, providing automatic formatting across citation styles; placeholders maintain document integrity when information is pending. Efficient management of sources through Word ensures consistency and accuracy in academic and technical writing.

Lesson 19: Streamlining Professional Communication with Mail Merge

9 Points
The heart of Mail Merge's efficacy lies in its capacity to use personalized recipient lists, enabling tailored communication at scale. By incorporating data from spreadsheets or contact lists, each message can be finely tuned to its recipient, enhancing engagement and relevance.
  • Lesson 20 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 16 Exam

Lesson 19: Customizing and Expanding Word

51 Points
You can change the order that tabs appear, change the order that groups appear within tabs, create new tabs, or create new groups within tabs.
  • Lesson 21 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 19 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam

Lesson 21: Proofing Perfectly: Leveraging Word’s Features

0 Points
By leveraging Microsoft's integrated Thesaurus and custom dictionaries, users enrich their prose and accommodate industry-specific terminology, such as 'cryptocurrency.' These features empower users to craft expressive narratives without compromising on technical accuracy.

Lesson 22: Empowering Your Documents: Comparison and Protection Techniques

8 Points
The combination of document inspection, comparison, and protection in Microsoft Word offers a comprehensive approach to modern document handling. These tools are designed to streamline processes while maintaining security, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and creativity.
  • Lesson 23 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 18 Exam

Lesson 24: Streamline Your Tasks: Mastering Microsoft Word Customizations

0 Points
Microsoft Word customization transforms routine document processing into a personalized workflow, enhancing both productivity and user experience. By tailoring features like the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar, users align the application with their unique needs and tasks.
225
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what Microsoft Word 2013 is and how it is useful in both your personal and professional life.
  • Demonstration MS Word navigation, text editing, text formatting, paragraph formatting, and page formatting.
  • Demonstrate template usage in Microsoft Word.
  • Demonstrate working with graphics and pictures.
  • Demonstrate using tables in MS Word.
  • Demonstrate using Word for desktop publishing, creating and managing long documents, and technical documents.
  • Demonstrate mail merge on Word 2013.
  • Demonstrate using the MS Word features of proofing, printing, and publishing.
  • Demonstrate comparing, merging, and protecting documents.
  • Demonstrate customizing and expanding Word to make you more efficient at word processing.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: MS Word 2013
Course Number: 8900198
Lessons Rating: 4.30 / 5 Stars (2,515 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: March 2023
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
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I enjoyed this course very much and I am now taking a second one." -- Robyn k C.
  • "My instructor was very helpful and nice. It was all very helpful." -- Donna J.
  • "VERY QUICK TO MARK MY WORK WHICH IS ENCOURAGING!" -- CAROLE C.
  • "This is a great course. I had just purchased Windows 8 with Word 2013. This course made my purchase MUCH more valuable. Thank you!" -- Gordon E.
  • "What was most helpful was learning basic text editing, Text, Paragraph, Styles, and Page Formatting, Word Graphics, Desktop Publishing, and Mail Merge." -- Vicki L.
  • "The lessons on macros, mail merge, and options for long documents were most helpful for me" -- Jessica P.
  • "What was great was learning in depth how to do things like creating a flyer." -- Jane T.

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