Our Microsoft Office Word 2007: Advanced courseware and training materials for Word 2007 offers instructors the capability to teach students of all skill levels. By introducing learners to the foundational functions of the program, you can ensure that every learner gains a solid knowledge base from which to proceed. As students progress through the information, you will be prepared to take them to the next level of their lessons in Word 2007.

Our courseware for Word 2007 has been designed to offer instructors the most flexibility in their teaching plan. Included in this course title are four distinct learning levels; foundational, advanced, expert and intermediate. Each level has a separate manual for instructors and students. This means you are able to offer training to a wide variety of students, with a range of experience using Word 2007.

As your students become more advanced in their use of Word 2007, they will see the results of their training in their day to day writing and designing projects. Our courseware has been professionally written for instructors to teach the essential functions of Word 2007. Your students will easily navigate through the step-by-step lesson plans. As an instructor, you can offer challenging and relevant training using the pre-written practice activities and quizzes. With our training materials for Word 2007, you can be confident that your instruction will provide a practical and engaging learning experience for students of all skill levels.

Similar to all of our courseware titles, this Word 2007 courseware title is completely customizable. This means you can edit the training material to be more closely aligned with the particular needs of your students. Taking advantage of this customizability feature allows your training to reflect the interests and responsibilities of each training group.

We suggest this Microsoft Office Word 2007: Advanced courseware for any instructor teaching Word 2007 to groups of students with varying skill levels.

Section 1: Working with Graphics

Lesson 1.1: Working with Images

Inserting a Picture from a File

Working with Images

Using the Picture Tools Tab

Adding Styles and Effects

Resizing Images

Adding Captions

Using the Format Picture Dialog

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.2: Working with ClipArt

Using the ClipArt Task Pane

Inserting ClipArt

Formatting ClipArt

Moving ClipArt

Resizing ClipArt

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Lesson 1.3: Working with WordArt

Inserting WordArt

Using the WordArt Tools Tab

Editing Text

Changing the Style

Manually Formatting WordArt

Resizing WordArt

Using the Format WordArt Dialog

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.4: Using AutoShapes

Inserting AutoShapes

Using the Drawing Tools Tab

Formatting AutoShapes

Using 3-D Effects and Shadows

Using the Format AutoShape Dialog

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Lesson 1.5: Arranging Graphics

Positioning Shapes

Using Text Wrapping

Rotating Shapes

Ordering Shapes

Grouping Images

Using Align and Distribute

Using the Grid

Step-By-Step

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Section 1: Case Study

Section 1: Review Questions

Section 2: Working with Advanced Graphics and Objects

Lesson 2.1: Using Building Blocks

Adding Watermarks

Inserting Quick Parts

Adding Quick Parts

Using the Building Blocks Organizer

Inserting Building Blocks

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.2: Creating SmartArt

Adding SmartArt

Using the Text Pane

Using the SmartArt Tools Design Tab

Using the SmartArt Tools Format Tab

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Lesson 2.3: Editing SmartArt

Resizing and Moving Your Diagram

Changing the Layout

Changing the Color Scheme

Changing the Effects Scheme

Working with Shapes

Adding Text Effects

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Lesson 2.4: Using Text Boxes

Inserting a Pre-Defined Text Box

Drawing a Text Box

Working with Text Boxes

Using the Text Box Tools Tab

Changing the Appearance of a Text Box

Adding Shadow and 3-D Effects

Linking Text Boxes

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Lesson 2.5: Embedding Objects

Adding Text from a File

Creating a New Object

Creating an Object from a File

Linking Objects to a Word Document

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Section 2: Case Study

Section 2: Review Questions

Section 3: Using Tables

Lesson 3.1: Creating Tables

Anatomy of a Table

Inserting a Table

Drawing a Table

Using Quick Tables

Selecting Cells, Columns, or Rows

Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns

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Lesson 3.2: Editing Tables

Using the Table Tools Design Tab

Using the Table Tools Layout Tab

Merging and Splitting Cells

Resizing Cells, Columns, or Rows

Moving and Resizing a Table

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Lesson 3.3: Applying Basic Formatting

Applying a Table Style

Aligning a Table and its Cells

Changing Cell Margins and Spacing

Changing Text Direction

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Lesson 3.4: Applying Advanced Formatting

Using AutoFit and Distribute

Manually Formatting a Table

Using the Borders Buttons

Using the Borders and Shading Dialog

Using the Table Properties Dialog

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Section 3: Case Study

Section 3: Review Questions

Section 4: Doing More with Tables

Lesson 4.1: Advanced Table Tasks

Sorting Table Data

Converting a Table to Tabbed Text

Converting Tabbed Text to a Table

Creating an Excel Spreadsheet

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Lesson 4.2: Advanced Data Tasks

Using Formulas

Inserting Equations

Using the Equation Tools Tab

Saving an Equation to the Gallery

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Lesson 4.3: Chart Tools

Inserting a Basic Chart

Using the Chart Tools Design Tab

Using the Chart Tools Layout Tab

Using the Chart Tools Format Tab

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Lesson 4.4: Working with Charts

Creating a Chart from an Existing Table

Analyzing Chart Data

Using the Format Chart Dialogs

Adding Captions

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Section 4: Case Study

Section 4: Review Questions

Section 5: Using Styles

Lesson 5.1: Using the Quick Style Gallery

Understanding Styles

Applying a Style

Changing Text's Style

Removing a Style from Text

Using the Apply Styles Window

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Lesson 5.2: Changing Your Styles

Changing Your Style Set

Changing Your Color Scheme

Changing Your Font Scheme

Making Changes Permanent

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Lesson 5.3: Using the Styles Pane

Opening the Styles Task Pane

Using the Styles Task Pane

Applying Styles

Modifying a Style

Deleting a Style

Modifying Style Pane Options

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Lesson 5.4: Doing More with Styles

Creating Styles from Existing Text

Creating Styles Using the Task Pane

Modifying the Quick Style Gallery

Using the Style Inspector

Managing Styles

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Section 5: Case Study

Section 5: Review Questions

Section 6: Advanced Topics

Lesson 6.1: Modifying Basic Word Options

Opening the Options Dialog

Using the Options Dialog

Changing Your User Name

Changing Word's Color Scheme

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Lesson 6.2: Modifying Advanced Word Options

Controlling Display Options

Setting Spelling Options

Setting AutoRecover Options

Customizing the Recent Documents List

Controlling Paste Options

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Lesson 6.3: Information Rights Management

System Requirements

Installing Information Rights Management Client Software

Using Information Rights Management

Viewing a Document Protected by Information Rights Management

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Lesson 6.4: Word and Windows

Starting Word on Windows Boot

Using Office Diagnostics

Checking for Office Updates

Step-By-Step

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Section 6: Case Study

Section 6: Review Questions

Index