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Tue 24 Mar 2026
09:30 - 13:00

Venue: University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1

Provided by: University Information Services - Digital Literacy Skills


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Word 365: Beginners (In Person Face to Face)
BeginnersPrerequisites

Tue 24 Mar 2026

Description

This course is to help you get to grips with word processing basics using Microsoft Word. It will be taught in a small group and no previous knowledge is assumed.

  • This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online classroom based instructor led course.

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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 will be assumed.
  • The course is aimed at beginners - no previous knowledge or experience of the software is assumed.
Sessions

Number of sessions: 1

# Date Time Venue Trainer
1 Tue 24 Mar   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1 map Simon Meaker
Topics covered
  • Learn the basic features of Word
  • Create a new document
  • Use a range of font formatting techniques
  • Format paragraphs
  • Work effectively with features that affect the page layout of your document
  • Inserting images
Objectives

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

  • Get Started with Word
    • Open Microsoft Word and create a new blank document.
    • Navigate the Word interface and identify key tools on the ribbon.
  • Format Text and Paragraphs
    • Apply basic font formatting techniques such as bold, italics, underline, font size, and colour.
    • Format paragraphs using alignment, line spacing, and indentation tools.
  • Control Page Layout
    • Adjust page layout settings including margins, orientation, and page size.
    • Use layout features to improve the structure and readability of a document.
  • Insert and Manage Images
    • Insert images into a document and adjust their size and position.
    • Apply basic image formatting such as alignment, text wrapping, and borders.
  • Apply Best Practices
    • Save and name documents appropriately.
Format
  • Presentation, demonstration and practical activities
Notes
  • The course will be taught using Word 365 on PCs but will also be suitable for Word 2016/2019 users. Apple Mac users of Outlook should also find it useful.

What we expect from participants

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time to avoid disruptions.
  • Participants are expected to actively engage with the lesson and the trainer and there will be activities to do.
  • PC’s are provided in our training rooms but if you wish to bring and use your own laptop you can do.
  • Feel free to ask questions at any time.
  • We welcome your interaction throughout the course. Your contribution will enhance your own experience as well as that of others. Thank you.
Duration
  • One half day session
Frequency
  • Termly
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