Word: Document Design and Formatting from Beginner to Advanced
Build confidence in Word by learning foundational document creation, advanced layout techniques, collaboration tools, and accessibility best practices.
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Course contents
6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h
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Foundations and Interface
Navigate the Word environment and prepare the document
- Exploring the Interface
Get to know the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar, and the main views.7 min - Essential Terminology
Learn technical terms such as 'point', 'indent', 'line spacing', and 'paragraph'.6 min - Creating and Saving
Manage file formats (.docx, .pdf) and cloud saving.6 min - Page Setup
Configure margins, orientation, and paper size.6 min - Selection and Navigation
Fast techniques for selecting words, lines, and entire blocks of text.6 min
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Formatting and Paragraphs
Control the visual appearance of text and block structure
- Font Formatting
Choose fonts, sizes, and colors for optimal readability.6 min - Emphasis and Character Styles
Correctly use bold, italics, and underline without overusing them.6 min - Alignment and Indents
Manage left, right, centered, and justified alignment.6 min - Lists and Bullets
Create bulleted and numbered lists to organize information.6 min - Format Painter
Speed up your work by duplicating formatting with the Format Painter tool.6 min
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Styles, Themes, and Structure
Automate visual consistency and manage long documents
- The Power of Styles
Use Heading 1, 2, and 3 styles to give the text a logical structure.6 min - Customizing Styles
Modify existing styles to suit your brand or taste.7 min - Document Themes
Change the entire set of colors and fonts with a single click using Themes.6 min - Automatic Table of Contents
Generate a table of contents that updates automatically.6 min - Breaks and Sections
Understand the difference between page breaks and section breaks for mixed layouts.7 min
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Advanced Layouts and Tables
Insert complex graphic and structural elements
- Headers and Footers
Insert logos, titles, and recurring information on every page.6 min - Page Numbering
Manage different page numbers for different sections (e.g., Roman numerals).6 min - Creating Tables
Insert and structure data within clean tables.6 min - Table Design
Apply table styles and manage borders and shading.6 min - Images and Alt Text
Insert images and add Alt Text for accessibility.6 min
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Collaboration and Review
Work effectively with other users on the same file
- Track Changes
Monitor every change made to the document by you or your colleagues.6 min - Comments and Notes
Insert suggestions and respond to feedback without cluttering the text.6 min - Live Collaboration
Share the document and work simultaneously in real time.6 min - Comparing Documents
Merge two different versions of the same file to see the differences.6 min
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Accessibility and Automation
Make documents inclusive and automate workflows
- Hierarchy and Accessibility
Use headings to allow screen readers to navigate the document.6 min - Creating Templates
Save a document as a template (.dotx) for future use.7 min - Mail Merge: Basics
Connect a contact list to generate personalized letters in bulk.7 min - Mail Merge: Labels
Configure and print labels or envelopes starting from a database.7 min - Professional Exporting
Finalize your work for printing or digital distribution (PDF).6 min
Final Project: The Complete Business Report
Create a professional 5-page report including a cover page, an automatic table of contents, sections with different orientations, formatted tables, and accessibility elements.
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