This 7-video course explores how to enrich a Word 2019 document by inserting content, charts, equations, and how to add data from an Excel spreadsheet. You will learn how to access the AutoText and Quick Parts galleries to save and easily insert frequently used items or groups of items into other documents. Then you will learn to use for AutoText for smaller items like names or numbers, while Quick Parts is used for larger items like graphics. Continue by learning how to insert equations directly into Word by copying an equation from an online source, inserting it from one of the presets, or by creating your own equation. Learners will observe how to customize a chart, and manage the data table without using a separate spreadsheet application. You will observe how to customize a chart by using Word's presets, and alter individual elements to give your chart a personal style. Finally, you will learn how to insert charts and tables from Excel to Word. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Addind Data & Calculations Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Learners can explore ways to customize every aspect of the Word 2019 application, from the interface and language, to input and save options, in this 10-video course. You will learn how to manage security preferences, connect services, and application updates from your account page. Then you will explore Add-ins, extensions that can be installed to increase productivity, and how to install, deactivate, and delete Add-ins. You will continue by examining some of Word's advanced options to modify many of the program's display settings. You will also observe how to customize Word's user and input behavior, including the Mini Toolbar, and instant previews to improve your performance. When working with or switching between languages, learners will observe how to access and update language settings in Word. You will learn how to adjust print options to print a document in draft form, adjust scale settings, and how to print a double-sided document. Finally, examine the Office ribbon, the most important element in Word, which has all the tools used when creating a document. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Configuring the Application Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

This 9-video course explores the bulk mail tools available in Word 2019. You will learn how to use the envelope creation tool to insert addresses, format the style, and place addresses on an envelope. You will then learn how to create address labels, and how to change the margins and dimensions. Next, you will learn to use the Mail Merge function, which allows data from a mailing list to be incorporated into a document when you send bulk e-mails or letters. You will learn to create a list of addresses and contact information in Word for a mail merge document, and to import a mailing list from an Excel spreadsheet or MS Access file to use in a mail merge. Continue by learning how to edit, sort data, filter, and search your data in a contact list. You will learn to create bulk e-mails or letters with multiple recipients. Finally, the course demonstrates how to create simple rules to change elements, for example, a greeting in a letter. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Creating Bulk Mailings Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Explore how to use and reuse forms in Word 2019 in this 5-video course. Word has thousands of pre-formatted forms available for download, and you will learn to use them to create forms for specific requirements. You will also observe how to use Navigation Pane to create a form, for instance, for a quotation, by using Word's built-in templates. You will learn how to save a form you have customized as a template for future use. Next, you will learn how to create drop-down menus within a word document, if you are creating a survey, for example. The document with the drop-down menu will be available to anyone who has been sent the document. This course continues by demonstrating how to use multiple choice lists in a form, and how to customize the appearance of the list. Finally, if you are sharing a form or survey, you will learn how to protect it from unauthorized changes, which will allow users to add answers, but not to modify the questions or other elements. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Creating Forms Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Word 2019's graphics tools allow users to create charts and diagrams to add visual impact to documents. This 8-video course demonstrates how to build diagrams, insert customizable SmartArt graphics, and transform data by using different chart types. Key topics covered here include how to use the Selection Pane to manage the objects in your document; how to organize your objects from the Selection Pane by reordering them or get a clear overview by hiding or showing certain objects; and how to create a drawing canvas, which provides a great way to group several shapes or objects. Once placed inside a canvas, several objects can then be treated as one large object. Observe how to insert a SmartArt graphic, by using the Word tool to add a professional-looking graphic to a document; these graphics are predefined shape-based diagrams, but are also highly customizable. Then learn how to format your SmartArt graphic to make it stand out with different shapes, styles, and text effects. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Creating Graphics & Diagrams Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Discover how to create, save, and open documents in Word 2019 in this 16-video course. Learners will observe how to use the Start page interface with its simple layout, giving you access to old and new documents, and how to optimize documents with accessibility and protection tools. You will learn how to change what gets displayed on the Start page through the various options offered by Word 2019. Key topics covered here include how to change a document's orientation from portrait to landscape; how to adjust margins, the blank areas around the contents of a document; and how to change a page size in Word when printing documents other than A4. Next, you will observe how Word allows you to insert information automatically using data fields with Quick Parts. For instance, you can insert a document character or word count, filename or size, and much more-data pulled automatically from properties and added to the text. Learn how to check out a document if you want to make edits without other people making changes. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Creating, Opening & Saving Documents Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

In this 17-video course, learners will explore Word's primary function: adding text to a document. Typing, manipulating, and double-checking your text for accuracy is made easy with World 2019's intuitive text tools. Learn how to choose where to insert text, then navigate or remove that text with the keyboard. Learners will observe how to use special characters, advanced AutoCorrect tools, and predefined AutoText items to build out a document quickly. Key topics covered here include how to move and reposition text paragraphs manually; other ways to move words, lines, and paragraphs; and the helpful use of keyboard shortcuts; and practical uses of the undo function, which allows replacement of deleted pictures, paragraphs, and headings with the originals if you change your mind. Learn how to save various versions of a document so that you can choose which version to keep. Continue by observing how to configure your Spell Check feature, by choosing words to add to your dictionary, manage your dictionary settings, and confirming that the set language matches the language you are typing in. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Editing Documents Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Discover how to use Word 2019's formatting tools to personalize a document's properties in this 20-video course. Word allows users to change the font, size, and formatting such as bold, italic, and underline options, all giving the user greater control over the look and feel of a document. Key topics covered here include how to change the font, size, and formatting of a document, and how to use bold, italic, and underlining options effectively. First, observe how to use color, effects, and intuitive alignment tools to transform text quickly and give the document a more readable appearance. Learn about the use of such tools as double strikethrough and small caps checkboxes. Then learn how to apply multiple formatting tools simultaneously in the same way. Continue by learning how to use Themes in Word, which combine different elements in text styles, WordArt, SmartArt, and other features. You will also learn how to change paragraph spacing, using presets varying from Compact to more Open spacing, and how to set your theme as default. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Formatting Documents Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

The old adage-a picture is worth a thousand words-is still worth following, for mages and illustrations often get a point across more effectively than text alone. This 11-video course allows learners to explore the many effective tools offered by Word 2019 to amplify text with images, videos from online and local locations, and custom equations. Learn how to create hyperlinks to other sources of information as a guide to your reader. Key topics covered here include the use of universally recognized icons available in Word; various toolsets to help you choose the appropriate image; and how to use the Image styles feature. Observe how to adjust the text wrapping options of your document, if it contains images, figures or icons; images can be treated like words, surrounded by text, placed behind or in front of text and more. Learn practical methods for inserting a 3D model into your document-either from Word's collection or your own assembled file-and inserting watermarks, to indicate whether it is official or confidential. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Illustrating Documents Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Discover the basics of your favorite word processor. This course shows you how to navigate the features and functions of Microsoft Word 2019. Find Microsoft Word on the Windows Start menu or find it pinned on the task bar. You can also find Microsoft Word 2019 through a search of the system or open it directly from a desktop shortcut. Familiarize yourself with the app's interface and navigation pane. See different view modes as well as the Read Mode. Learn how to zoom and scroll through your document and work on multiple documents at the same time. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Opening & Setting Up Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Word 2019 offers users a series of advanced tools to help your readers find the information they need from your document. In this 10-video course, learners can explore ways to structure text to make it more readable. First, use cover pages, tables of contents, and Quick Parts to set out your ideas more clearly. You will observe simple but effective ways to craft a cover page, always a good way to give a brief, but relevant, summary of your document. Next, learn how to create an effective table of contents, giving your reader a great way to navigate your document; if your document is formatted properly with titles and subtitles, this can be done quickly without manual insertions, but you must confirm that the headings have been formatted correctly. Key topics covered here include how to insert bookmarks and captions, or short descriptions that help readers identify contents of an illustration, graph, or table; using the cross-reference function; and planning and restructuring your document. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Shaping Documents Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Learners can explore how to share documents via e-mail or upload them to OneDrive and Sharepoint to collaborate with other team members, in this 10-video course. Word 2019 allows users to send documents via links, by choosing with whom to share the link and even adjust editing permission; this Word version comes with a chat feature to communicate with others in real time. Before sending a document via link, it must first be saved to OneDrive. Learn how to work collaboratively with multiple people, meaning that changes made by others to your document will be highlighted in your version so you can keep track of any updates. Continue by observing how to use inking tools in Word, with the Draw tab, to add artistic elements to documents; how to use different pens and tools available in this tab; and when you must use either a touch-screen device or a plug-in device allowing use of a stylus. Learn when you should install drivers or perform updates for this to work properly with Word. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Sharing & Collaborating on a Document Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

This 8-video course helps learners master the art of shaping a Word 2019 document by using sections, headers, and footers to set off ideas more clearly, and how to insert page numbers in a document. First, learn how to use page breaks skillfully-by moving titles for a new chapter onto the page where the chapter text begins, for instance-and how to use a keyboard shortcut to accomplish this. Key topics covered in this course include how to create and insert custom information in Word's headers and footers; how to save and reuse a header, and insert it into other documents; and how to customize paragraph outlines and the color, style, thickness, and locations of borders. Observe how to use the border and fill tools to apply colors to your document and design interesting borders to make your document more attractive. Next, learn the various ways you can change the page color and surrounded text with a border-with the paragraph tool set or the Design tab. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Structuring Documents Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

In this 7-video course, learners will explore handy tools allowing them to jump to essentially any point in a document. Discover how to navigate between pages or lines with the Go To tool or jump through headings by using the Navigation Pane. Key topics covered here include how to use wildcard codes to perform approximate searches in Word; how to search for variable spellings, specific prefixes, and even half-complete numbers; and how to use the Advanced Search options, which allow you to specify the word's case or format and even search for prefixes, suffixes or multiple forms of your search query. Observe how to define replacement text to allow quick changes to a document. Learn the special uses of symbols-including asterisks, square brackets, and exclamation points-to simplify a search. Continue by observing how to use Word Replace function to make systematic changes to a document's text-such as replacing double hyphens with em dashes, or replacing French-style quotation marks with normal quotation marks. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Using Find & Replace Tools Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

This 8-video course explores Smart Lookup, which can be used to organize your information in a document, using a suite of tools available in Word 2019. You will learn how to use Smart Lookup to research a word, automatically have Bing provide you with definitions, find more information, and extra content about that word. You will then learn how to create a bibliography, and insert citations using the Citations and Bibliography toolset. The course next demonstrates how to create a database of articles, books, and journals which can then be used to insert sources quickly and efficiently. You will learn how to use the built-in translator tool, which will translate individual words, full sections, and even whole documents. You will learn to how to insert and format line numbers. Learners will observe how to use the footnotes tool, and the footnote style outbox launcher to format, customize, and manage footnotes that will be included in a document. Finally, this course demonstrates how to insert endnotes, and how to convert endnotes into footnotes. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Using Research Tools Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.

Learners can explore how to structure data in a Word 2019 document by using table tools, in this 9-video course which demonstrates how to create a table from scratch, convert prepared text into a table, or import a table. Explore how to modify a table by adding rows and columns. Once you have inserted a table, you will learn to change its appearance, and how data can be formatted like any other text with Word's formatting tools. This course then demonstrates how to add and adjust the width, style, and color of borders. You will learn how to apply color to individual cells or tables. Next, learners will observe how to adjust alignment settings, move tables, and change how text interacts with a table. If a table contains a large amount of data, you will learn how to sort data on the basis of different criteria to make the table visually easier to read and understand. Finally, this course demonstrates how Word allows you to perform calculations within the table you inserted. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Using Table Tools Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.