Microsoft Word Beginner Training
Its important to get the basics right first.
Its important to get the basics right first.
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Get started with Microsoft Word in our beginner training course. Designed for new users, this hands-on course teaches you how to create and format documents, work with tables and images, and use essential tools like Mail Merge and print settings. Learn the skills needed to produce professional documents quickly and confidently.
Our Microsoft Word training is delivered by expert instructors and available live online. This beginner course provides a strong foundation in Word and is the perfect starting point before progressing to intermediate or advanced Microsoft Word courses.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
No prior experience needed. Ideal for those new to Microsoft Word or with limited experience.
Word IntermediateBoost your productivity by learning styles, templates, sections and more. Take your Microsoft Word skills to the next level.
Word AdvancedUnlock advanced Word features like SmartArt, macros, and long document tools. Perfect for power users and professionals.
MO-101 Word Certification
Become a Microsoft Word certified expert. Attend our Nexacu Word courses, choose to sit the Word Specialist or Word Expert exam and get Microsoft Certified. Join from Kuala Lumpur and across Malaysia.
RM 3,090
Basics
Starting Word from the Desktop
Understanding the Start Screen
Creating a New Blank Document
How Word Works
Using the Ribbon
Showing and Collapsing the Ribbon
Understanding the Backstage View
Accessing the Backstage View
Using Shortcut Menus
Understanding Dialog Boxes
Launching Dialog Boxes
Understanding the Quick Access Toolbar
Adding Commands to the QAT
Understanding the Status Bar
Exiting Safely from Word
Navigating
The Open Place
The Open Dialog Box
Opening an Existing Document
Navigating With the Keyboard
Scrolling Through a Document
Page Zooming
Viewing the Ruler
Showing Paragraph Marks
Counting Words
Text
Techniques for Selecting Text
Selecting Text Using the Mouse
Selecting Text Using the Keyboard
Editing Text in Insert Mode
Editing Text in Overtype Mode
Understanding Find and Replace
Deleting Text
Using Undo
Using Redo
Using Repeat
Using Click and Type
Inserting Symbols and Special Characters
Finding Words
The Find and Replace Dialog Box
Replacing Words
Performing Advanced Searches
Using Go To
Paragraphs
Understanding Paragraph Formatting
Understanding Text Alignment
Changing Text Alignments
Changing Line Spacing
Changing Paragraph Spacing
Indenting Paragraphs
Outdenting Paragraphs
Starting a Bulleted List
Adding Bullets to Existing Paragraphs
Removing Existing Bullets
Starting a Numbered List
Numbering Existing Paragraphs
Creating a Multilevel List
Removing Existing Numbers
Borders and Shading Dialog Box
Shading Paragraphs
Applying Borders to Paragraphs
The Paragraph Dialog Box
Indents and Spacing
Line and Page Breaks
Using the Paragraph Dialog Box
Tabs
Using Default Tabs Setting
Tabs on the Ruler
Modifying Tabs on the Ruler
Setting Tabs in the Tabs Dialog Box
Setting Tab Leaders
Setting Bar Tabs
Setting Mixed Tabs
Removing Tabs
ClipArt Pictures
Understanding Clip Art and Pictures
Inserting Clip Art
Selecting Clip Art
Applying Text
Wrapping Styles
Positioning Clip Art
Resizing Clip Art
Applying Picture Styles to Clip Art
Resetting Clip Art
Deleting Clip Art
Documents
Creating Documents in Word
Typing Text
The Save As Place
The Save As Dialog Box
Saving a New Document
Typing Numbers
Inserting a Date
Document Proofing
Checking Spelling and Grammar
Making Basic Changes
Saving an Existing Document
Printing a Document
Safely Closing a Document
Viewing
Viewing Multiple Pages
Viewing Page Width
Viewing 100 Percent
Splitting the Window
Opening a New Window
Understanding Document Views
Changing Document Views
Understanding Read Mode
Viewing a Document in Read Mode
Viewing Gridlines
Formatting
Understanding Font Formatting
Understanding Font Formatting Tools
Working With Live Preview
Changing Fonts
Changing Font Size
Superscripting Text
Increasing and Decreasing Font Size
Making Text Bold
Italicising Text
Underlining Text
Applying Strikethrough
Subscripting Text
Highlighting Text
Changing Case
Changing Text Colour
Applying Text Effects
Using the Format Painter
Using the Font Dialog Box
Clearing Font Formatting
Pages
Changing Page Margins
Setting Custom Margins
Changing Page Orientation
Changing Paper Sizing
Setting Custom Paper Sizes
Inserting Page Breaks
Removing Page Breaks
Inserting Page Numbers
Formatting Page Numbers
Removing Page Numbers
Tables
Understanding Tables
Creating a Table
Adding Data to a Table
Selecting in Tables using the Ribbon
Selecting in Tables using the Mouse
Inserting Columns and Rows
Deleting Columns and Rows
Changing Column Widths
Changing Row Heights
Autofitting Columns
Shading Cells
Modifying Borders
Adding Custom Borders
Choosing a Table Style
Printing
Understanding Printing
Previewing Your Document
Quick Printing
Selecting a Printer
Printing the Current Page
Specifying a Range of Pages
Specifying the Number of Copies
Mail Merge
Understanding Mail Merge
Understanding the Mail Merge Process
Creating a Recipient List
Creating the Starting Document
Starting the Mail Merge Wizard
Selecting a Recipient List
Inserting Mail Merge Fields
Previewing the Merged Documents
Completing the Merge
Help & Tips
Understanding How Help Works
The Help Window
Using the Office Website
Googling Help
Printing a Help Topic
Meeting Organisational Requirements
The Four Pillars of Great Design
Perfect Page Layouts
Make It Readable
Pictures Tell a Story
The Tips and Traps of Writing
Who should attend Microsoft Word training?
Microsoft Word training is suitable for professionals, administrators, office staff, managers, students and business users who need to create, edit or manage documents more efficiently. Nexacu’s Word courses support beginner, intermediate and advanced users, with practical exercises focused on workplace document creation.
Which Microsoft Word course should I choose?
Choose Word Beginner if you are new to Microsoft Word or need to build confidence with document creation, formatting and layout. Choose Word Intermediate if you want to improve productivity with styles, themes, templates, sections and structured documents. Choose Word Advanced if you need skills in long documents, mail merge, references, automation and advanced Word tools.
Is Microsoft Word training suitable for beginners?
Yes. Word Beginner is designed for users who are new to Microsoft Word or have limited experience. It covers core skills such as creating documents, editing text, formatting content, working with paragraphs, using tables and preparing professional documents.
What will I learn in a Microsoft Word course?
Nexacu’s Microsoft Word courses cover practical skills including document formatting, styles, themes, templates, tables, images, mail merge, sections, long documents, references, SmartArt, macros and professional document layout. Course content varies by level, from basic document creation through to advanced Word features.
What is the difference between Word Beginner and Word Intermediate?
Word Beginner focuses on the fundamentals of creating, editing and formatting documents. Word Intermediate builds on those skills with styles, themes, templates, sections, document structure and productivity tools that help users create more consistent business documents.
What is covered in Word Advanced?
Word Advanced is designed for users who already understand the basics of Microsoft Word and want to work with more complex documents. It covers advanced tools for long documents, references, forms, automation, formatting, collaboration and professional document management.
How can I prepare for online Microsoft Word training?
Before attending remote Microsoft Word training, install the latest version of Word and ensure you have the appropriate licence. Use a modern browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. Internet Explorer is not compatible with Nexacu’s delivery technologies.
Windows 10 or later is recommended. If you are using an Apple device, use Safari or another modern browser, noting that some features and appearances may differ. Nexacu’s trainers are unable to provide detailed guidance for macOS during the course.
To download and unzip your exercise files, log in to your student portal, open the Materials tab and download the required course files before training begins.
Can Microsoft Word training help with professional business documents?
Yes. Microsoft Word training helps users create polished and consistent business documents by improving skills in formatting, styles, templates, tables, images, sections, references and document layout. These skills are useful for reports, proposals, letters, procedures, manuals and other workplace documents.
What is MO-101 Word Certification?
MO-101 Word Certification is designed for users who want to validate their Microsoft Word skills through certification. It is suited to professionals who want to demonstrate advanced Word skills in document creation, formatting, layout and productivity.
Do you offer Microsoft Word training for corporate teams?
Yes. Nexacu offers Microsoft Word corporate training for teams and organisations that need consistent skills in document formatting, templates, reports, business documents and advanced Word features.
Word IntermediateBoost your productivity by learning styles, templates, sections and more. Take your Microsoft Word skills to the next level.
Word AdvancedUnlock advanced Word features like SmartArt, macros, and long document tools. Perfect for power users and professionals.
MO-101 Word Certification
Become a Microsoft Word certified expert. Attend our Nexacu Word courses, choose to sit the Word Specialist or Word Expert exam and get Microsoft Certified. Join from Kuala Lumpur and across Malaysia.
RM 3,090
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