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Microsoft Word 2010 Introduction / Intermediate
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Microsoft Word 2010 Introduction / Intermediate


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Microsoft Word 2010 Introduction (see below for Intermediate)


Course Description

Course Objective: You will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft® Office Word 2010.

Target Student: This course is intended for individuals who want to gain basic knowledge of working with Word.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • create a basic Word document.
  • edit a document.
  • format text.
  • format paragraphs.
  • insert a table.
  • insert special characters and graphical objects.
  • control the page setup and appearance of a Word document.
  • proofread documents for accuracy.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Word Document

Topic 1A: Identify the Elements of the User Interface
Topic 1B: Customize the Word Environment
Topic 1C: Enter Text in a Document
Topic 1D: Save a Document
Topic 1E: Open a Document in Different View Modes
Topic 1F: Print a Document
Topic 1G: Obtain Help in Word
Lesson 2: Editing a Word Document

Topic 2A: Navigate Through a Document and Select Text
Topic 2B: Modify Text
Topic 2C: Undo Text Changes
Topic 2D: Find and Replace Text
Lesson 3: Formatting Text in a Word Document

Topic 3A: Change Font Styles
Topic 3B: Highlight Text in a Document
Lesson 4: Formatting Paragraphs in a Word Document

Topic 4A: Set Tabs to Align Text
Topic 4B: Modify the Layout of a Paragraph
Topic 4C: Create Lists
Topic 4D: Apply Borders and Shading
Topic 4E: Apply Styles
Topic 4F: Manage Formatting
Lesson 5: Inserting Tables in a Word Document

Topic 5A: Create a Table
Topic 5B: Modify a Table
Topic 5C: Format a Table
Topic 5D: Convert Text to a Table
Lesson 6: Inserting Special Characters and Graphical Objects

Topic 6A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters
Topic 6B: Insert Illustrations in a Document
Lesson 7: Controlling the Appearance of the Pages in a Word Document

Topic 7A: Control the Layout of a Page
Topic 7B: Apply a Page Border and Color
Topic 7C: Add Watermarks
Topic 7D: Add Headers and Footers
Lesson 8: Proofreading a Word Document

Topic 8A: Check Spelling and Grammar
Topic 8B: Use the Thesaurus
Topic 8C: Customize the AutoCorrect Options

Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate

Course DescriptionCertificationCourse Objective: You will create complex documents and build personalized efficiency tools using Microsoft Office Word 2010.

This course is one of a series of Element K courseware titles that addresses Microsoft Office Specialist skill sets. The Microsoft Office Specialist program is for individuals who use Microsoft’s business desktop software and seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist certification.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • manage lists.
  • customize tables and charts.
  • customize the formatting of a document using styles and themes.
  • modify pictures in a document.
  • create customized graphic elements.
  • insert content using Quick Parts.
  • control text flow.
  • use templates to automate document creation.
  • use the mail merge function.
  • use macros to automate common tasks.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Managing Lists

Topic 1A: Sort a List
Topic 1B: Renumber a List
Topic 1C: Customize a List
Lesson 2: Customizing Tables and Charts

Topic 2A: Sort Table Data
Topic 2B: Control Cell Layout
Topic 2C: Perform Calculations in a Table
Topic 2D: Create Charts
Lesson 3: Creating Customized Formats with Styles and Themes

Topic 3A: Create or Modify a Text Style
Topic 3B: Create a Custom List or Table Style
Topic 3C: Apply Default and Customized Document Themes
Lesson 4: Modifying Pictures

Topic 4A: Resize a Picture
Topic 4B: Adjust the Picture Appearance Settings
Topic 4C: Wrap Text Around a Picture
Topic 4D: Insert and Format Screenshots in a Document
Lesson 5: Creating Customized Graphic Elements

Topic 5A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Topic 5B: Draw Shapes
Topic 5C: Add WordArt and Other Special Effects to Text
Topic 5D: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt
Lesson 6: Inserting Content Using Quick Parts

Topic 6A: Insert Building Blocks
Topic 6B: Create Building Blocks
Topic 6C: Modify Building Blocks
Topic 6D: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts
Lesson 7: Controlling Text Flow

Topic 7A: Control Paragraph Flow
Topic 7B: Insert Section Breaks
Topic 7C: Insert Columns
Topic 7D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow
Lesson 8: Using Templates to Automate Document Creation

Topic 8A: Create a Document Based on a Template
Topic 8B: Create a Template
Lesson 9: Automating the Mail Merge

Topic 9A: Use the Mail Merge Feature
Topic 9B: Merge Envelopes and Labels
Topic 9C: Create a Data Source Using Word
Lesson 10: Using Macros to Automate Tasks

Topic 10A: Automate Tasks Using Macros
Topic 10B: Create a Macro