Word 2021

Welcome to the Microsoft Word 2021 for Beginners course, where you will delve into the latest features and updates in this standalone release from Microsoft, equipping you to create and manage documents effortlessly.

Throughout this course, you’ll embark on a journey to master Word 2021, learn how to craft new documents or templates from scratch, and seamlessly add diverse content such as text, images, charts, icons, and SmartArt. Uncover novel document viewing methods, including focus mode, immersive reader, and dark mode, enhancing your document creation experience.

Whether you’re a student working on coursework, a lawyer seeking foundational skills, or an author drafting a book, Word 2021 is designed for those who spend substantial time creating documents. This course ensures you grasp the basics before advancing to more specialized tasks.

You’ll explore familiar tools like Mail Merge, find and replace, and Format Painter while gaining expertise in creating tables of contents, indices, and bibliographies and inserting links and cross-references. Elevate your document’s visual appeal with themes, formatting, cover pages, custom text boxes, and other design elements. Throughout, discover handy tips, tricks, and keyboard shortcuts.

The only requirement for this course is a functional copy of Word 2021 for Windows, ensuring accessibility for all aspiring document creators. Join us on this journey to unlock the full potential of MS Word 2021.

In this course, students will learn how to:

• Navigate the Word 2021 interface and customize the quick access toolbar.
• Create new documents from scratch and from a template.
• Open and save existing documents and switch between different views.
• Enter, select, and apply formatting to text.
• Use cut, copy, and paste options and find and replace text in a document.
• Format and align paragraphs using indents and tab stops.
• Apply a theme to control the look and feel of a document.
• Insert content like shapes, icons, text boxes, 3D images, SmartArt, and charts.
• Adjust the margins and orientation and insert section and page breaks.
• Link to websites, other documents, and other sections using hyperlinks and bookmarks.
• Create re-usable content with Quick Parts.
• Create and format a table of contents and add footnotes and end notes.
• Create citations, insert a bibliography, and create an index.
• Create multiple letters, envelopes, and labels using Mail Merge.
• Track changes from multiple authors and protect a document to prevent changes.
• Check a document for accessibility and compatibility issues.
• Share a document and collaborate with others in real time.

WHAT YOU GET

Certificate of Completion

• Earn a certificate each time you complete a course.
• Showcase your commitment to continuous growth and professional development.
• Impress potential employers.
• Enhance your professional profile.
• Available in PDF format to Download or Print.

INSTRUCTOR

Deborah Ashby

Meet Deb, your go-to guide in the exciting world of Excel and beyond! With her infectious enthusiasm and razor-sharp expertise, she's on a quest to turn everyone into Excel wizards. Deb doesn't just stop at Excel, though. She'll lead you through the fascinating realms of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 apps, helping businesses and individuals alike to unlock their full potential. But she's no ordinary trainer. Boasting an impressive track record of over 25 years and revered by past and current learners alike, Deb's teaching prowess is unparalleled. To top it off, she's a proud recipient of the coveted Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. Buckle up and join Deb on this exhilarating learning journey!