Please complete the following assignments and submit to me the requested homework. Send me an email to mariodvc@gmail.com when you are done with an assignment and use the provided email subject line (copy and paste it) so that your homework submission is routed to the correct assignment folder. Thank You and Email me if you have ANY questions - Mario :) |
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Tech Assignment #1
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The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #1:
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Tech Assignment #2
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The tasks that you should complete for Tech Assignment #2:
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Common Features
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This first section in the textbook is called Common Features and contains common elements that a person uses in the MS Office applications. The common features are items like opening files, saving files, entering text and printing. The Ribbon (formally called the Toolbar) is used to select the different options in the application. The Ribbon is devided into Tabs, Groups and Buttons - Please pay special attention to which one of these you are being asked to use. Important Note
This first section is the SAME in all the class textbooks! Remember this section is to teach you the COMMON FEATURES of all the MS Office Applications. When you are done working in Common Features - Chapter 1 you will email the file you created to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksPutting a Bullet in the Middle of a SentenceFor design purposes, there may be a time when you want to place a bullet in the middle of a sentence or between two words. You cannot accomplish this by using the Bullets tool (Home tab of the Ribbon, Paragraph group). Instead, you must work directly with the actual bullet character. To insert a bullet you can type it directly by holding down the Alt key and typing 0183 on the numeric keypad. Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 1
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Creating Documents with Word 2010 This section you will continue working with douments. You'll work on entering and editing text, entering text from other documents, working with fonts, working with some basic graphics and document footers. This section also shows you how to save your files for use in older versions of MS Word and other SAVE AS options. When you are done working in Chapter 1 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksSelecting a Text BlockWord has an interesting way of allowing you to select a rectangular block of text, without reference to what may be within that block. The key to using this feature is the shortcut key described in this tip. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Selecting a Text Block Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 2
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Format and Organize Text This section you will continue working with douments. You'll work on creating an enhanced page layout and improve the readability of the text by working with margins, indents, spacing (line & paragraph), lists (bullets & numbered) and using the format painter. This section also shows you how to insert and format, headers, footers, citations and bibliographies. When you are done working in Chapter 2 - you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksUnderstanding the Gutter MarginMost everyone knows that Word allows you to set top, bottom, left, and right margins for your document. There is another type of margin that may be helpful, as well. Known as the gutter margin, it has a very specific purpose in your page layout. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Understanding the Gutter Margin Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 3
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Working with Graphics, Tabs and Tables This section you will work with graphics - insert, resize, move and format them as you utilize them in your documents. Next you will work with tab stops - yes I know this is "Old School" but there are still instances when you need to know HOW to use tab stops. And since you will be learning about tab stops then you should also be introduced to Tables - this is the freature that basically allowed us to move away from tab stops! When you are done working in Chapter 3 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksConvert Text into a TableNeed a block of text to appear in a table? Word can do the conversion for you very quickly (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) There are two major ways you can create tables in Word. One way is to create a blank table by any of the various methods provided by Word (such as drawing the table or using the Insert Table tool). The other method is to convert existing text into a table. Click Here to View the Tip - Converting Text to a Table Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 4
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Apply Special Text, Paragraph and Document Formats This section you will learn how to make a flyer with multiple columns, text, graphics and smart objects. Next you will learn how to create mail merge documents including labels. When you are done working in Chapter 4 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksMerging Graphics into Word DocumentsEver want to expand the mail merge feature to include graphics? Merging graphics into your document is easy but requires some know-how. This tip explains how Word handles the process. Click Here to View the Tip - Merging Graphics into Word Documents Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 5
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Apply Advanced Formatting and Layout Setting In this section you will learn how to insert symbols, work with section breaks, custom margins and learn how to use Quick Parts. You will also learn to add and modify formulas in tables but remember this is NOT Excel! If you need to create a table that includes a formula more complicated than adding a row a numbers then you need to use Excel to create the sheet and then import it into Word!! When you are done working in Chapter 5 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksViewing Formulas in Table CellsWord allows you to insert simple formulas, using fields, in table cells. If you want to see these formulas in their entirety, you may need to adjust how Word displays the rows in the table. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Viewing Formulas in Table Cells Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 6
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Create a Document with Visual Elements In this section you will learn how to work with template files, text boxes, text direction and insert shapes to create a more interesting document. You will also work with linking to an Excel worksheet for data and charts. In the real world, this is a common use of Excel and Word. When you are done working in Chapter 6 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksWorking with Document LinksWord makes it easy to establish links between documents. Here's how to change and manage those links easily. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Working with Document Links Tip Provided by: |
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Word - MidTerm Project
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MidTerm Project For the midterm you will create a registration form for a vintage car show. This project will test your ability to create a MS Word document based on a template and to incorperate several of the techniques learned in Lessons 1-6. This is not an easy assignment thus the reason for the extra time to complete the project. Make sure you set aside enough time to complete this MidTerm Project and don't wait until the last minute! The Midtrem Project is worth 30 points. When you have completed working on the MidTerm Project you will email it to me for review and for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following task:
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Word - Chapter 7
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Preparing a Document with References In this section you will learn how to create a series of references with in a document. You will work with indexes, tables of figures, table of contents, bookmarks and cover pages. When you are done working in Chapter 7 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksControlling the Format of Cross-ReferencesWhen you use fields to add cross-references to tables or figures, Word normally takes care of formatting the words used in the cross-reference. Here's a couple of ways that you can exercise tighter control over the way the cross-references appear. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Controlling the Format of Cross-References Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 8
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Collaborate and Share with Others In this section you will learn how to track changes, insert comments and accept or reject tracked changes. When you are done working in Chapter 8 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksShowing Only Added Text with Track ChangesDo you want to change how Track Changes displays the markup in your document? Here's how you can completely hide deleted text so that only your added text shows up. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Showing Only Added Text with Track Changes Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 9
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Work with Styles In this section you will learn how to create styles: character styles, list styles, table styles and paragraph styles. Though some folks consider styles hard to understand if you approach it with the idea that styles are ONLY mulitple formating commands - you will be OK! At first I had a hard time with styles but when I realized that a style was just formatting commands like Bold, Font type, Font size and Font Color combined into one click - then it made more sense! When you are done working in Chapter 9 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksControlling the Format of Cross-ReferencesWhen you use fields to add cross-references to tables or figures, Word normally takes care of formatting the words used in the cross-reference. Here's a couple of ways that you can exercise tighter control over the way the cross-references appear. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Controlling the Format of Cross-References Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Chapter 10
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Create Forms and Macros In this section you will learn how to create forms using the developer tools tab. You will also learn how to create and work with macros. When you are done working in Chapter 10 you will complete the end of chapter assignments and email them to me for credit. If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following tasks:
OPTIONAL - End of Chapter Review (Do Not Submit) MS Word Tips & TricksAssigning a Macro to a Button in Your TextOne way you can access macros is through the use of a button, added directly into the text of your document. This is done with the MacroButton field, described in this tip. (This tip works with MS Word 2007, and Word 2010) Click Here to View the Tip - Assigning a Macro to a Button in Your Text Tip Provided by: |
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Word - Final Project
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Final Project For the Final Project you will create a MS Word document based on a file and to incorperate several of the techniques learned in Lessons 7-10. This is not an easy assignment thus the reason for the extra time to complete the project. Make sure you set aside enough time to complete this Final Project and don't wait until the last minute! The Final Project is worth 30 points. When you have completed working on the Final Project you will email it to me for review and for credit - NO Later than Monday May 21st BEFORE 8am!! I will accept NO Assignments after Monday May 21st at 8am!! If you have any questions or comments, Complete the following task:
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