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 both in-person and 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.

All courses are available in-person or remotely. 
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Create and format Word documents using basic tools and views
  • Work with text, paragraphs, tabs, tables, and images
  • Use Mail Merge, print documents, and access Help features
  • Design professional layouts using page formatting tools

Prerequisite:

No prior experience needed. Ideal for those new to Microsoft Word or with limited experience.

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Word Beginner Course Content

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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

Mail Merge

Understanding Printing

Previewing Your Document

Quick Printing

Selecting a Printer

Printing the Current Page

Specifying a Range of Pages

Specifying the Number of Copies

Printing

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Remote Training?

Remote training at Nexacu means our experienced trainers will deliver your training virtually. With remote learning, students can access our usual classroom training courses via video conferencing, ask questions, participate in the discussion and share their screen with the trainer if they need help at any point in the course. Students have the same level of participation and access to the trainer as they would in classroom training sessions.

Which courses are available if I am working from home?

Currently, all of our Public Courses are available to be delivered remotely. Book any course as normal and you will receive login details and instructions the evening before your course.

How can I prepare if I am attending an online course?

You need to install the latest version of Word and ensure you have the appropriate license to use it. 

The browser you use is very important. It is recommended you use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. The latest version must also be installed. Note that Internet Explorer is not compatible with our delivery technologies. 

Windows 10 is highly recommended as the operating system you use. If you are using an apple device, use Safari or a similar modern browser if you cannot use any of the browsers recommended above. Your training experience may diminish due to different features and appearances. Nexacu's trainers are unable to provide detailed guidance for macOS.

To download and unzip files, log in to your student portal. Click on the "Materials" tab and download your exercise files. 

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Extract your Exercise Files to the specified folder below. Note you will have to create this folder first. 

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Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$360 $400
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
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10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
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CPD Hours
6 hours
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Live Online

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$360 $400
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
Training Computer
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CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Address
Level 8
201 Charlotte Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$360 $400
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
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Training Computer
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6 hours
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Instructor-led training
Address
Level 24/477 Pitt Street
Sydney
New South Wales 2000

Course Details

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Price
$360 $400
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1 day
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9am-4pm
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10
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5
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6 hours
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Instructor-led training
Address
Level 12A
45 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Course Details

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$360 $400
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5
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NEW LOCATION
Level 2
221 London Circuit
Canberra ACT 2600

Course Details

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33 King William Street
Adelaide 5000

Course Details

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$360 $400
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5
Reference Materials
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Instructor-led training
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553 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000

Course Details

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$360 $400
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5
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6 hours
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Course Icon Word Intermediate

Boost your productivity by learning styles, templates, sections and more. Take your Microsoft Word skills to the next level.

download course pdf
Price: $370 $410
Course Icon Word Advanced

Unlock advanced Word features like SmartArt, macros, and long document tools. Perfect for power users and professionals.

download course pdf
Price: $385 $430
MO-101 Word Certification

Earn your Microsoft Word certification and showcase your skills. Includes training, practice exam and official MO-101 exam.

Price: 

$1255
inc GST

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