Course Description
You will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using OpenOffice.org Writer.
www.Openoffice.org is the leading open-source office software suite. It works on all common PCs, it stores all data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used free of charge for any purpose.
Target Student:
This course is intended for general office workers, who need skills in creating and editing text documents.
Delivery Method:
Instructor-led Training
Course Content
Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Document
- Topic 1A: Explore the OpenOffice.org Writer Interface
- Topic 1B: Customize the Writer Environment
- Topic 1C: Enter Text
- Topic 1D: Use the Writer Help System
- Topic 1E: Save a Document
- Topic 1F: Print a Document
Lesson 2: Editing a Document
- Topic 2A: Modify Text
- Topic 2B: Find and Replace Text
- Topic 2C: Proof a Document
Lesson 3: Formatting a Document
- Topic 3A: Format Text
- Topic 3B: Format Paragraphs
- Topic 3C: Format Paragraphs as a List
Lesson 4: Inserting Tables into a Document
- Topic 4A: Create a Table
- Topic 4B: Modify a Table
- Topic 4C: Format a Table
- Topic 4D: Work with Table Data
Lesson 5: Adding Visual Effects
- Topic 5A: Add Visual Effects to Text
- Topic 5B: Work with Pictures
- Topic 5C: Create Charts
Lesson 6: Controlling Page Appearance
- Topic 6A: Control Page Layout
- Topic 6B: Insert Breaks
- Topic 6C: Add Headers and Footers
Lesson 7: Creating Styles and Templates
- Topic 7A: Work with Styles
- Topic 7B: Work with Templates
Lesson 8: Automating Tasks
- Topic 8A: Perform a Mail Merge
- Topic 8B: Mail Merge Envelopes and Labels
- Topic 8C: Automate Tasks Using Macros
Lesson 9: Securing a Document
- Topic 9A: Apply Security Options to a Document
- Topic 9B: Apply Security Options to Text
- Topic 9C: Apply Macro Security
Appendix A: Creating Forms
Appendix B: Integrating Writer with Other Programs
Appendix C: Using the OpenOffice.org Extension Repository
