MS Word

Tutorials

  1. Tutorial 1 Essay Formatting 60m Apply MLA formatting to a previously written essay directions >>>.Tutorial 2
    1. Follow the directions to learn about Word Shortcuts & Evernote.
  2. Tutorial 3
  3. Compass Career Plan using a Newspaper Style

Optional Resources

    • MS Word Help [link]
    • MS Word Shortcuts [doc]
    • MS Word Content List [outline]
    • MS Word Intro [video]
    • MS Office 2010 Trailer [video]
    1. 55mFollow the video instructions to complete the video tutorial but keep in mind the following changes due to the different software version of MS Word:
    2. -When you make two columns, if your text does not extend to the second column you can increase your text size so it does.
    3. -In the video it will say to use the compass for the bullets but this won't work so use any style of bullets.
    4. -The video will tell you to left slant your WordArt but you can skip the slant
    5. -Also it will tell you to insert your signature photo but we did not make it. Instead, use your howzit profile photo you have been using for class.
    6. -You will also need to download the Compass Large image at the bottom of this page and place as a watermark.
    7. -When you insert your table, just make a simple table first and then add color
    8. When finished, do the following:
    9. -go to View > Ribbon to remove it
    10. -then View > Toolbars > Standard to remove it and give more space for your doc
    11. -then go to View > Enter Full Screen and use the zoom bar on the bottom right to make the document fill the page
    12. -press cmd + 4 to take a screenshot of just the document and email it along with the Word document and a PDF version (PDF will auto change your background color to white) to WordPress with the first line of your email [category tutWord].
    13. If there was something from the video you tried to do but could not because it was a different version, just indicate that in the body of the email. For example: Could not place page border behind text. You will not be deducted points if you type it as it indicates that you tried.
    14. Don't forget to hit the thumbs up button on the YT video (if your account is not suspended) to verify that you have watched it. Then post the WordPress link to the spreadsheet under your name. If you do not have access then wait to post the link to the spreadsheet until next class. Th
    15. en pst the link to the spreadsheet.
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    17. Tutorial 4
    1. 30mFollow the directions to complete the Google Doc assignment.

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Tutorial 2 (move to ex)

About Me

35m Follow the directions to create a form in Google Docs.

Follow the directions to complete the content that you will use later in the next tutorial.

4b About Page

30mCreate an About page using Google Docs.

Tutorial 4 Resume

65mYou can start this tutorial if you started your Me 2.0 project & know your career:

Create a traditional resume using the video tutorial directions. This resume will be for your future career. All of the resume content must be true. Take a screenshot of your resume and upload it along with the Word file to your Wordpress.

If you finish early, scan over the article on creating a smart resumes. Then, check out the creative resume examples.

(Optional) Tutorial 5 Notebook

45m >>>

    1. Learn how to take notes in Word's notebook view.