This course is intended for learners with some experience using Microsoft Windows, who are seeking to build presentation skills with Microsoft Word. To be successful in this course you should have an understanding of the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Experience with printing and using a web browser are an asset, but not required.
Work Smarter with Microsoft Word
Work Smarter with Microsoft Word
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What you'll learn
How to create and maintain professional-looking reports, multi-column newsletters, résumés, and business correspondence.
How to manage documents and document collaboration
How to insert and format text and graphic elements
How to manage tables and lists
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this module, you will get started with Microsoft 365 by learning how to navigate your account, explore the basics of the most used Office 365 applications, and access Microsoft 365 services.
What's included
22 videos14 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will begin using the Microsoft Word application. As part of this module, you will navigate a document, use Word’s editing tools, and proof a document using proofing tools.
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12 videos11 readings5 assignments
In this module, you will move on to more complex Word tasks like formatting for text and paragraphs, adding and editing tables and cells, and you’ll also learn how to manage lists.
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18 videos17 readings6 assignments
This module focuses on working with graphics in Microsoft Word. As well as adding graphics, and using images in a document, you’ll also learn how to create and format text boxes and pull quotes, use shapes in a document, and enhance your documents using WordArt and complex illustrations.
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14 videos12 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will explore the various features that you can use to finalize documents in Microsoft Word. This includes a review of accessibility features, how to set save options, controlling text flow, adding captions and references, adding hyperlinks, footnotes, and endnotes, and slightly more complex tasks such as adding citations, a bibliography, and a table of contents.
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23 videos19 readings8 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will discover how to collaborate on documents with other team members. You’ll look at how to share a document, Work with comments and track changes and perform a document review.
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9 videos7 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this Module, you will have the opportunity to complete an optional honors assignment for special recognition. You will experience an immersive practical session, applying your word processing skills to a Graded Peer-Review assignment. If you complete the honors assignments in this course, your Course Certificate will include a special Honor’s Recognition.
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1 video1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Good course, although I knew Microsoft Word and have been using it, still I found a lot of new ideas on how to improve my skills with this course.
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Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024
The course is definitely worth the price of admission. I have gained a new set of skills, and I want to thank Coursera for building such a wonderful and user- friendly program.
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Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023
A detailed course that has taught me finer nuances o MS. Word that I hitherto had no clue about. Much learned and practised which made the course even deeper and useful
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