International Computer Driving Licence Version 4.0: Word Processing
Product Code: ICD403 Time: 6 Hour(s) CEUs: .60

Summary:

This course shows users how to use a word processing application to create documents and manipulate and format text. It also shows how to prepare a document for printing, preview and print a document, create tables, import objects, and merge a mailing list with a document. This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) objectives using Microsoft Word on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ECDL/ICDL test can be taken with any word processing application, and although this course demonstrates a specific application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Start and exit a word processing application
  • Create, save, and close a document
  • Open, revise, and save a document to another file type
  • Use application help
  • Change display settings
  • Use templates
  • Format characters and paragraphs
  • Search and replace text
  • Apply styles
  • Prepare a document for printing
  • Check spelling in a document
  • Preview and print a document
  • Create, manipulate, and format a table
  • Add and manipulate graphics and objects
  • Use a mailing list

Outline:

  • Opening and closing a word processing application and documents
  • Saving documents
  • Adjusting settings
  • Inserting data
  • Selecting and editing data
  • Copying, moving, and deleting text
  • Search and replace
  • Formatting text
  • Working with text formats
  • Working with paragraphs
  • Working with lists and borders
  • Document formatting
  • Headers and footers
  • Creating tables
  • Working with tables
  • Inserting pictures, images, and charts
  • Working with pictures, images, and charts
  • Mail merge
  • Preparing documents for output
  • Printing documents

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • A glossary

Applicability:

This course is for those people who have never used a computer and for those who have some computer experience but no formal qualification proving their knowledge or skills. It is also for those people who are preparing to take the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation examination.

Prerequisites:

International Computer Driving Licence Version 4.0: Concepts of Information Technology (IT)International Computer Driving Licence Version 4.0: Using the Computer and Managing Files

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • "International Computer Driving Licence" and ICDL and Stars device are registered trade marks of the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., is an independent entity from the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited, and not affiliated with the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in any manner. This course may be used in assisting students to prepare for the International Computer Driving Licence Examination. Neither the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited nor eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., warrants that the use of this course will ensure passing the relevant Examination.
  • "European Computer Driving Licence" and ECDL and Stars device are registered trade marks of the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., is an independent entity from the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited, and not affiliated with the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in any manner. This course may be used in assisting students to prepare for the European Computer Driving Licence Examination. Neither the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited nor eLearningDepot.com.com, Inc., warrants that the use of this course will ensure passing the relevant Examination.
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  • Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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