Introduction to Microsoft Word

Introduction

Takes the inexperienced user through all the basic concepts of handling a document. After which it introduces proofing tools, text formatting, and page formatting.

This can be considered the Word essentials course as it both lays the foundations of unlocking all future skills whilst giving the attendee a good working knowledge

Course code

SBWD

Location

Varies

Duration

1 day, online Via MS Teams, 0930 – 1700

Price

£75.00

Entry Requirements

Access to MS Teams is essential.
It is highly recommended that delegates have access to a 2nd screen throughout the course.

Course Content

How to use the Word user interface
Basic typing and editing. Including word wrap, editing mistakes, inserting and overtype.
Managing Word files
Changing the display view to suit your work
Printing documents
Using formatting. Includes Bold, Underline, Italics, fonts, font sizes and text alignment
Using the proofing tools. The spell-checker, thesaurus and grammar checker.
Using the clipboard, drag and drop and multiple documents.
Paragraph Formatting. This includes line and paragraph spacing, page breaks, bullet points, margins, page numbers, paragraph styles, tabs and indentations.

Additional funding information

No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.

You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.

And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.

Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.

Are you eligible?

You must meet all of the following criteria

16 years of age or older
Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
Have the right to work and live in the UK.
Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)

AND at least one of the following characteristics: (hyperlink to the definitions)

Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
Armed Forces Veteran
Asylum Seeker
Care Experienced
Caring responsibilities
Childcare needs
Criminal Convictions
Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
Long Term health condition/ illness
No Limited work experience.
Refugee
Substance related conditions
Lack of Transport

If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.

Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant

To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.

Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence: