Microsoft Word Essentials: Confident Documents

Learn how to format text, use templates, design tables, insert graphics, and get to grips with time-saving features that make your work faster and easier. You’ll leave equipped to handle real-world business documents with polish and consistency.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Create and format professional-looking documents using Word’s key features

• Save time by using styles, templates, and reusable content tools like AutoCorrect

• Insert and format tables, images, and charts for more engaging layouts

• Confidently set up documents for print, sharing, or collaboration

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners and self-taught users looking to build a strong foundation in Microsoft Word

• Staff who regularly write reports, letters, or proposals

• Anyone needing to create clear, consistent documents for work or study

Prerequisites: Basic PC and Windows skills. No prior experience with Microsoft Word is required.

Course Outline

Getting Started with Microsoft Word

• Introduction to Microsoft Word

• Navigating the Ribbon and Views

• Customising the Quick Access Toolbar

• Exploring examples of professional document design

Creating & Editing Documents

• Creating and saving new documents

• Opening and editing existing files

• Selecting, moving, and deleting text efficiently

• Using Undo, Redo, and spellcheck tools

Formatting Text & Paragraphs

• Fonts, colours, alignment and line spacing

• Format Painter and changing case

• Paragraph borders, shading, bullets, and numbering

• Using tabs and indents for layout

Tables & Layouts

• Creating and formatting tables

• Adding and editing rows and columns

• Designing tables for readability

• Page setup and layout options

Smart Features & Templates

• Using AutoText and AutoCorrect

• Working with existing templates

• Creating and modifying your own templates

Graphics & Visual Elements

• Inserting and positioning images and objects

• Using SmartArt and drawing tools

• Aligning and grouping elements

Headings, Footers & Printing

• Adding headers, footers and page numbers

• Print preview, handouts, and page setup

• Printing options and tips

Reflections & Planning

• Recap key learning points

• Planning how to apply Word to your daily work