Word 2016: Introduction (Self-paced) BeginnersPrerequisites
Description
Bookings for this course are placed on hold in response to the rapidly changing events due to COVID-19. The status of these courses will be reviewed towards the end of April 2020. See the University's COVID-19 page for up to date information.
This self-paced practical course covers the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word and is suited to complete beginners or those with limited experience of using a word processor.
Target audience
- All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills i.e. familiarity with using a keyboard and mouse
- The course is aimed at beginners - no previous knowledge or experience of wordprocessing is assumed
Topics covered
- Getting to know Word
- Text formatting techniques
- Paragraph formatting techniques
- Cut, copy and paste
- Page layout
- Tables
Format
Self-paced hands-on working from a workbook
Taught using
Word 2016 on MCS Windows
Notes
- The course will be taught using Word 2016 on PCs but will also be suitable for Word 2010/2013 users. Apple Mac users of Word 2011/2016 should also find it useful.
- Participants work at their own pace using a workbook containing notes and exercises
- Course files can be downloaded here
- Please note that this self-paced course is generally run alongside the Excel 2016: Introduction (Self-paced) course as the instructor can assist in both courses
Duration
Two sessions of three hours
Events available