Learn the basics of Word with our free online course
Welcome to our free Microsoft Word course for beginners! Whether you are new to Microsoft Word or simply looking to refresh your skills, this course is designed to help you master the basics of the world’s most popular word processing software. Our comprehensive lessons cover everything from creating and opening documents, formatting text, editing text, paragraphs, spelling, and grammar, to customizing the ribbon, saving and using templates, and when to use autocorrect. With quizzes after each lesson, this is the perfect way to improve your Microsoft Word skills and get ahead in your career or personal projects. And the best part? Upon completion of the course, you will be able to claim a free certificate of completion. Enroll now and start learning today!
Lesson 1: Microsoft Word – Basics
In this lesson, we will cover the basic functions and features of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to create and open documents, save them, and understand the Word interface. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to navigate Word with ease.
Quiz 1: Test your understanding of Microsoft Word basics
After completing Lesson 1, take our quiz to test your understanding of the material. The quiz will cover the topics covered in the lesson, including creating and opening documents, saving documents, and understanding the Word interface. By successfully completing the quiz, you will demonstrate your mastery of the basic functions and features of Microsoft Word.
Lesson 2: Understanding OneDrive
In this lesson, we will cover the basics of OneDrive and how it works with Microsoft Word. You will learn how to save and access documents on OneDrive, and how to share and collaborate on documents with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use OneDrive effectively with Microsoft Word.
Quiz 2: Test your understanding of OneDrive and Microsoft Word
After completing Lesson 2, take our quiz to test your understanding of the material. The quiz will cover the topics covered in the lesson, including saving and accessing documents on OneDrive, sharing and collaborating on documents with others, and understanding how OneDrive works with Microsoft Word. By successfully completing the quiz, you will demonstrate your mastery of understanding OneDrive and how it works with Microsoft Word.
Lesson 3: Creating and Opening Documents
In this lesson, we will go over the different ways to create and open documents in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to start a new document, open an existing one, and work with multiple documents at the same time. You will also learn how to save your documents and keep them organized.
Quiz 3: Test your understanding of creating and opening documents in Word
Lesson 4: Formatting Text in Word
In this lesson, we will cover the different ways to format text in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to change the font, color, size, and style of text, and how to create lists, tables, and columns. You will also learn how to apply and customize text effects and how to use the ruler and tabs.
Quiz 4: Test your understanding of formatting text in Word
Lesson 5: Editing text
In this lesson, we will go over the different tools and techniques to edit text in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to select, cut, copy, paste, and move text. You will also learn how to find and replace text, and how to use the undo and redo features.
Quiz 5: Test your understanding of editing text in Word
Lesson 6: Paragraphs
In this lesson, we will cover how to format and edit paragraphs in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to align, indent, and spacing paragraphs, and how to add and remove bullets and numbers. You will also learn how to create and modify styles and how to use the paragraph dialog box.
Quiz 6: Test your understanding of formatting paragraphs in Word
Lesson 7: Spelling and Grammar
In this lesson, we will cover how to check for spelling and grammar errors in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to use the spelling and grammar checker, how to add and edit words in the dictionary, and how to use the thesaurus. You will also learn how to set and customize the proofing options.
Quiz 7: Test your understanding of spelling and grammar in Word
Lesson 8: Customize Ribbon
In this lesson, we will cover how to customize the ribbon in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to add, remove, and rearrange commands, how to create and use custom tabs and groups, and how to use the quick access toolbar. You will also learn how to reset the ribbon to its default settings.
Quiz 8: Test your understanding of customizing the ribbon in Word
Lesson 9: Saving and Using Templates in Microsoft Word
In this lesson, we will cover how to save and use templates in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to create, modify, and apply templates, and how to use the built-in and online templates. You will also learn how to create and use custom templates.
Quiz 9: Test your understanding of templates in Word
Lesson 10: When to use AutoCorrect
In this lesson, we will cover when and how to use AutoCorrect in Microsoft Word. You will learn how to enable, customize, and use the AutoCorrect feature, and how to create, edit, and delete AutoCorrect entries. You will also learn how to use AutoCorrect to quickly apply formatting and symbols, and how to use the AutoCorrect options.
Quiz 10: Test your understanding of AutoCorrect in Word
After completing Lesson 10, take our quiz to test your understanding of the material. The quiz will cover the topics covered in the lesson, including how to enable, customize and use the AutoCorrect feature, how to create, edit and delete AutoCorrect entries and how to use AutoCorrect to quickly apply formatting and symbols.
You now have a basic understanding of the key features and functions of the software and be able to create and format professional documents with ease. Don’t stop here, take the next step and enroll in our course to gain access to all the lessons, quizzes and be able to claim your free certificate of completion. With our comprehensive course, you will be able to improve your skills, and be more productive and efficient in your work or personal projects. So, don’t wait, enroll now and start mastering Microsoft Word today!”
Learn More about Microsoft Word
- Microsoft’s official Word training site: https://support.office.com/en-us/word – This site offers a wide variety of tutorials and resources on how to use Word, including video tutorials, interactive exercises, and written guides.
- GCF LearnFree’s Microsoft Word tutorial: https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2016/ – This site offers a comprehensive and interactive tutorial on Word, including lessons on creating and formatting documents, editing text, and more.
- Udemy’s Microsoft Word course: https://www.udemy.com/topic/microsoft-word/ – This site offers a variety of paid and free courses on Word, including beginner and advanced level courses.
- LinkedIn Learning’s Microsoft Word course: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/microsoft-word – This site offers a wide variety of paid and free courses on Word, including beginner and advanced level courses.
These external sources provide additional learning resources, tutorials and help on Microsoft Word, that could be useful for students, who want to improve their skills and knowledge on the software, and also for teachers who want to provide extra resources for their students.