The resource for this course is 30 pages and almost 10,000 words. Plus, there are 45+ minutes of demo videos!
This advanced course builds on the functions you know, showing how to use them in unconventional or uncommon ways to make the most of Word for editing. It builds on the knowledge from the Essentials course.
This course is designed to make work easier and more professional when you already know the essentials of Word. And if you don’t know all the essentials, the hacks in here will inspire you with which essential to learn next.
In this course you’ll learn about:
- Customizing your workspace and methods
- Refreshing your eyes with hacks and tech tools
- Learn about stellar add-ins & plug-ins
In fact, customizing your workspace is such a game changer that we’re going to start there. But first, a little orientation to the course content.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- How to Use This Course4
- Customizing Your WorkspaceGetting the Word environment set up to maximize your workflow makes a huge difference.5
- Refreshing Your EyesJust because the manuscript has to be submitted looking a certain way doesn't mean you have to work with it looking that way. These hacks make the look of a file more effective for editing eyes!2
- Hacking the ToolsThe Essentials course taught how to use Word features the intended way. Here we hack the tools to use them in new ways that help make editing more efficient and effective.2
- Add-ins and Plug-insThis section looks at some tools you can add to work more efficiently in Word.1
- ConclusionThis concludes our time together. I hope to see you in one of the other core courses or in a skill bite!1
There are instructions and demos for both Mac and Windows versions of Word.
We can support versions as old as 2016 but do try to keep the materials current, as Word changes frequently.
Not really, unless you have taken an a-la-carte topic that this course covers or have taken the comprehensive all-topic course. This course covers innovative uses of the tools taught in the other courses.
Requirements
- MS Word, 2016 or newer
- Video player (e.g., web browser)
- Ebook reader for a PDF, epub, or mobi file
Features
- Instructions specifically for editors and proofreaders
- Demonstrations for both Mac and Windows users
- Self-paced
- Keep the course resource (lectures) forever
Target audiences
- Editors
- Proofreaders
- Copyeditors
- Editorial workflow professionals