Word (Office 2021) in depth – online course

Do you want to gain a comprehensive overview of Word? The ‘Word (Office 2021) in depth’ online course will teach you how to use all the functions offered by the software. The web-based training allows you to gain this knowledge wherever and whenever you want.
Discover the word-processing program Word, with its wide range of options. Soon you will be able to create, design and print documents, forms, mail merge letters or labels easily and efficiently.
The online course combines video lessons with practical and theoretical exercises that are completed directly in the virtual application.

The course offers the following advantages:
- Varied, interactive multimedia lessons with video, audio and subtitles
- Practical exercises with real-time analysis of actions and results directly in the Office application
- Flexible access to course content, 24 hours a day
- Certificate of participation following successful completion of the course
Content
The course consists of 141 video lessons plus 141 practical and 14 theoretical exercises. (Max. course duration six months)
- Level 1 – Basics: Discover Word, create, view and format texts, page layout, page numbering and printing, manage tab stops and lists
- Level 2 – Consolidation: Use AutoText, add and manage tables, use graphic objects, print envelopes, use mail merge
- Level 3 – Advanced: Working with designs and longer documents, styles, collaborating with other users
- Digital reference material
Target group
This course is designed for all Word users who want to revise the basics and would also like to learn about the advanced functions.
Your profile
- No knowledge of Word is required. Some prior knowledge will enable faster progress.
- Experience of using a computer is an advantage.
System requirements
- Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Mac OS X 10.6 or later (Our recommendation for Mac users: Install Chrome free of charge)
- Browser: Internet Explorer 10 or later, MS Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari (for Mac users, we recommend the use of Chrome because not all functions are available with Safari
- Resolution: 1280 x 960 or higher, standard text size 100% (96 dpi)
- High-speed internet connection (at least 20 Mbps)
- It is not possible to use iPads or tablets.
Learning objectives
At the end of this course, you will:
- be familiar with all the functions of Word.
- be able to enter text, apply clear formatting to longer documents and create a table of contents.
- know how to add tables, images and drawing objects.
- be able to create mail merge letters and manage long documents.
- be able to edit documents together with other users by saving tracked changes and adding protection to documents.
- know how to restore previous versions and be familiar with macro commands.

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