Microsoft Word – Intermediate

Content

This course will cover:

• Advanced Formatting: Creating, modifying, and managing Styles and Themes for consistent branding.
• Long Documents: Mastering Section Breaks, Columns, and Headers/Footers.
• References: Automated Tables of Contents, Bookmarks, and Cross-References
• Collaboration: Tracking Changes, managing Comments, and comparing document versions.
• Automation: Using AutoCorrect and Building Blocks (Quick Parts) to speed up creation.
• Macros: Recording simple macros to automate repetitive tasks.

Outcomes

• Create and maintain complex, multi-section documents (like Annual Reports or Manuals). 
• Automate document navigation with Tables of Contents and Cross-References.
• Enforce brand consistency using Styles and Themes.
• Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues using Track Changes and Co-authoring features.
• Save time by automating repetitive keystrokes with Macros and Building Blocks.
• Apply professional font and paragraph formatting to improve document readability.
• Efficiently manipulate text using the clipboard and proofing tools.
• Create andmodifytables to display data effectively. 
• Prepare high-quality documents ready for printing or digital sharing.

Who Should Attend

Designed for users with a beginner to intermediate understanding of Word who need to produce professional reports, proposals, or templates. It solves the problem of “broken documents” where numbering or formatting breaks when edits are made. 

Ideally for ASO4 – ASO8 or equivalent, this course is primarily aimed at staff responsible for complex reports, policy documents, templates, or collaborating on team documents.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation 

• Individual Benefit: Transform from a “typist” to a “document designer,” capable of handling complex layouts with ease.
• Organisational Benefit: Create a library of robust templates and forms that don’t break, and streamline the review process with proper collaboration tools (eliminating “Final_Final_v2” file chaos).