Microsoft Word Fundamentals

This module serves as an introduction to the Microsoft Word Fundamentals course, providing a foundational overview for beginners. Led by Angelica Choo Quan, it outlines the course's aim to equip participants with the skills to create professional documents using Microsoft Word. The module sets the stage for learning about document creation, formatting, and sharing, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the word processing tool.

Angelica introduces students to the Microsoft Word interface, highlighting the organization of the ribbon into tabs that contain groups of related commands for document management. She emphasizes the importance of the Quick Access Toolbar for customizing frequently used commands and the Home tab for accessing common formatting tools. Angelica's overview provides a foundational understanding of navigating Word's features, including the Insert, Design, and Review tabs, to enhance document creation and formatting.

Angelica guides students through the basics of creating and formatting documents in Microsoft Word, emphasizing the use of templates, the Find and Replace feature, and reviewing tools like spell check and thesaurus. She demonstrates how to navigate Word's interface, customize documents with various formatting options, and ensure content is polished and professional for the intended audience. Key terminology includes templates, Find and Replace, Editor pane, and formatting options, equipping students with the foundational skills to create well-structured and error-free documents.

Angelica guides students through the intricacies of text and paragraph formatting in Microsoft Word, emphasizing the importance of font choices, alignment, and spacing to enhance document readability and professional appearance. She demonstrates how to utilize bold, italic, and underline options for emphasis, alongside the use of lists and hyperlinks to organize content and improve navigation. The tutorial underscores the significance of mastering these formatting tools to create documents that are both visually appealing and functionally structured.

Angelica guides students through the intricacies of page layout and formatting in Microsoft Word, emphasizing the importance of mastering margins, orientation, and page size for document presentation. She delves into advanced formatting options like columns and page breaks, ensuring students understand how to structure documents effectively for readability and professional appearance. Key terms such as headers, footers, and page numbers are highlighted as essential tools for adding structured, consistent elements to documents, enhancing their formal and organized look.

Angelica guides students through enhancing documents in Microsoft Word by incorporating visual elements such as tables, pictures, shapes, and icons. She demonstrates how these elements can organize data, clarify concepts, and make documents more engaging and visually appealing. Key techniques include inserting tables for structured data presentation, adding images for illustration, and utilizing shapes and icons for effective information conveyance.

Angelica introduces the suite of accessibility features in Microsoft Word, emphasizing the importance of creating documents that are universally accessible. She highlights key tools such as the Accessibility Checker and Read Aloud feature, which are designed to identify and remedy potential barriers for users with disabilities. The module underscores Microsoft's commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that documents meet the needs of a broad audience, including those adhering to ADA and WCAG guidelines.

Angelica guides students through the process of sharing and collaborating on documents in Microsoft Word, emphasizing the importance of utilizing OneDrive or SharePoint for real-time co-authoring. She highlights the ability to control editing permissions and the use of comments to facilitate discussions, ensuring a seamless collaboration experience. The tutorial underscores the significance of saving documents to OneDrive or SharePoint for efficient teamwork and the utilization of Word's collaborative features.