Microsoft Publisher - Course Outline
Duration
1 day
Course Aims
This course will introduce new users to the desk top publishing and design features of Publisher.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
• understand desk top publishing concepts • size and position graphic objects
• create and edit a publication • print publications
• open and save publications • use the Page Wizards
• insert graphic objects • produce professional publications
Training Method
Training is conducted by professional trainers, using hands on exercises and user practise to consolidate concepts.
Prerequisite
Windows Getting Started course or the equivalent amount of experience using a Windows based application. Participants must have good mouse skills.
Course Content
Getting Started
• The Start Up Dialog Box • Parts of the Screen
• The Toolbars • Layout Guides
Creating a Basic Publication
• Using the Page Wizards • Starting from Scratch
• Inserting a Text Box, WordArt and Pictures • Printing a Publication
Working with Text
• Inserting and Deleting Text Frames • Moving and Resizing Text Frames
• Importing Text • Converting Text into Columns
• Changing Text Size and Appearance • Line Spacing
• Text Alignment • Indents and Bullets
• Tabs • Tables • Text Styles
Working with Graphics
• Inserting and Deleting Graphics • Moving and Resizing Graphics
• Restoring a Graphic to the Original Size • Wrapping Text around Graphics
• Borders, Shading and BorderArt • WordArt
Multiple Page Publications
• Creating a Newsletter • Paper Size
• Page Orientation • Adding and Deleting Pages
• Headers & Footers • Inserting Page Numbering
• Deleting Page Numbering • Working with Backgrounds
• Working with Facing Pages • Spell Check
Working with Objects
• Tools • Selecting an Object
• Basic Drawing • Special Functions Keys
• Moving / Deleting Objects • Viewing Objects
• Grouping/Ungrouping • Layering
Creating a Brochure
• Creating a Brochure from Scratch • Using the Brochure Wizard
Page Wizards
• Revision and Experimenting