Microsoft Office 2007 Quick Upgrade
Performance Schedule
One six -hour session
Six instructional hours
Or a customized schedule
Course Objective
A thorough exploration of the new Office 2007 interface and tour of new features.
Specific Course Goals
Microsoft Word 2007
- Explore the Ribbon and Tabs
- Learn to use Contextual Tabs
- Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
- Find familiar commands quickly
- Experiment with new features including Galleries, Live Preview, Themes, and SmartArt
- Learn about the new files types and compatibility issues
- Upgrade your documents with cover pages, contents pages, building blocks, and more
Microsoft Excel 2007
- Understand the new Table function
- Experience enhanced forumula entry methods
- Apply powerful new Conditional Formatting functions
- Create and modify charts with the new interface
- Learn about PivotTables and PivotCharts
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
- Sync themes and colors across the Office programs
- Design a new slide layout
- Use SmartArt to create an organizational chart
- Create a Photo Album
- Customize slide shows
Microsoft Outlook 2007
- Experience the new Ribbon interface for creating Outlook objects
- Find specific email messages in a hurry
- Add RSS feeds in Outlook
- Share your calendar through email
- Use v-cards to share contact information
- Set a customized Out of Office message
- Use stationery and signatures to professionalize your email
Microsoft Access 2007
- Explore the new Access interface
- Understand the concept of tables, queries, forms, and reports
- Create new objects fast
- Quickly learn the structure of your database
Course Concept
This course is a hands-on computer software course.
The instructor introduces each topic and leads a guided instruction exercise. Individuals then practice each skill on their own, with ample time allowed for questions and problem-solving.
Materials
The contractor will provide Microsoft Office 2007 New Features by Element K along with practice document files. Client provides computers with Microsoft Office 2007 software loaded. Schedule the class the same week computers are upgraded for a smooth transition.