Explore word processing skills by learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Google Docs, then see those skills applied to creating common business documents. This course is for people with little or no word processing experience.
This course will teach you how to create documents using Microsoft Word and Google Docs. It is designed for students with little or no experience with these word processing programs. We will review some basic editing and formatting tools and how to create and print a business letter. Google Docs and Microsoft Word share many of the same formatting features and functions, and most of the features we explore in this course can be used in both programs. If you do not have Microsoft Word, you can use a free 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365. Google Docs is available for free to anyone with a Google account. Many schools, universities, and public libraries also have at least one word processing program that you can use. Generally, word processing principles are the same or quite similar, regardless of the type of word processing program or version you use.
- Unit 1: Getting Started with Word and Google Docs
- Unit 2: Document Formatting, Layout, and Design
- Unit 3: Collaboration
- Unit 4: Creating Business Documents
- Use menus, commands, and tools in Microsoft Word and Google Docs;
- Create new documents from templates; and
- Format documents for personal and business use.