Microsoft® Publisher 2010

Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Objective:
You will create, format, edit, and distribute publications.

Target Student:
This course is intended for persons with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word who need to learn how to use Microsoft® Publisher 2010 to create, layout, and edit publications.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

After completing this course the student should be able to:

  • get familiar with the Publisher 2010 environment and start working on a publication.
  • modify the layout and structure of a publication.
  • format text in a publication.
  • edit the contents in a publication.
  • format graphics in a publication.
  • prepare a publication for distribution.

Prerequisites:

  • Windows XP Professional: Level 1 and Windows XP Professional: Level 2
    or
    Windows 7: Level 1

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Publisher 2010

Topic 1A: Identify the Components of the Publisher Interface
Topic 1B: Customize the Publisher Interface
Topic 1C: Create a Basic Publication
Topic 1D: Add Content to a Publication

Lesson 2: Modifying the Layout and Structure of a Publication

Topic 2A: Import Text into a Publication
Topic 2B: Organize Text Boxes and Picture Placeholders in a Layout
Topic 2C: Control the Display of Content in Text Boxes
Topic 2D: Insert Common Layout Elements
Topic 2E: Use Building Blocks

Lesson 3: Formatting Text in a Publication

Topic 3A: Format Text
Topic 3B: Format Paragraphs
Topic 3C: Apply Paragraph Styles
Topic 3D: Apply Schemes

Lesson 4: Editing Content in a Publication

Topic 4A: Edit Text in a Publication
Topic 4B: Present Content in Tables
Topic 4C: Review Text in a Publication
Topic 4D: Insert Symbols and Special Characters

Lesson 5: Formatting Graphics in a Publication

Topic 5A: Customize the Appearance of Pictures
Topic 5B: Add Graphical Objects to a Publication

Lesson 6: Preparing a Publication for Distribution

Topic 6A: Check the Design of a Publication
Topic 6B: Save a Publication for Distribution
Topic 6C: Preview and Print a Publication
Topic 6D: Send a Publication by Email