TestOut Pro Certified: Microsoft Word®

Tentative Course Outline (1/25/2022)

1.0 Course Overview

1.1 Word and the Microsoft Office Suite

• 1.1.1 The Microsoft Office Suite
• 1.1.2 Introduction to Microsoft Word
• 1.1.3 Word Tasks Overview

1.2 Course Features

• 1.2.1 Introduction to TestOut's Microsoft Word® Course
• 1.2.2 Course Overview
• 1.2.3 Course Objectives
• 1.2.4 Tips for Mac Users
• 1.2.5 Using the Simulated Labs
• 1.2.6 Keyboard Shortcuts in Labs
• 1.2.7 Tips for Chromebook Users

2.0 Common Office Features

2.1 Getting Started with Office

• 2.1.1 Introduction to Office Applications (2:23)
• 2.1.2 Microsoft Office Versions (2:20)
• 2.1.3 Learning Office Applications (4:24)
• 2.1.4 The Ribbon (3:01)
• 2.1.5 Beyond the Ribbon (4:18)
• 2.1.6 Backstage View Options (3:38)
• 2.1.7 Common Office Application Features
• 2.1.8 Desktop vs. Web Applications
• 2.1.9 Skills Lab: Get Started with Office
• 2.1.10 Challenge Lab: Get Started with Office

2.2 Customizing Views and Options

• 2.2.1 Document Views (3:23)
• 2.2.2 Customizing Toolbars and Ribbons (3:20)
• 2.2.3 Customization Facts
• 2.2.4 Skills Lab: Customize Views and Options
• 2.2.5 Challenge Lab: Customize Views and Options

2.3 Printing Files

• 2.3.1 Printing Options in Office Applications (4:37)
• 2.3.2 Office Printing Facts
• 2.3.3 Skills Lab: Print Files
• 2.3.4 Challenge Lab: Print Files

2.4 Navigating Files

• 2.4.1 Navigating Through a Word Document (4:24)
• 2.4.2 Navigating Through an Excel Workbook (4:09)
• 2.4.3 Navigation Facts
• 2.4.4 Skills Lab: Navigate Files
• 2.4.5 Challenge Lab: Navigate Files

2.5 Working with Objects

• 2.5.1 Formatting Images (4:49)
• 2.5.2 Formatting Shapes (3:58)
• 2.5.3 Object Formatting Facts
• 2.5.4 Skills Lab: Work with Objects
• 2.5.5 Challenge Lab: Work with Objects

3.0 Document and Text Basics

3.1 Introduction to Word

• 3.1.1 Introduction to Word (2:19)
• 3.1.2 Word Tasks Overview

3.2 Creating Documents and Using the Clipboard

• 3.2.1 Text Selection (3:08)
• 3.2.2 The Clipboard (4:15)
• 3.2.3 Document File Formats (3:26)
• 3.2.4 Word Printing Tips (3:47)
• 3.2.5 Text Importing (3:30)
• 3.2.6 Document Creation Facts
• 3.2.7 Skills Lab: Create Documents
• 3.2.8 Challenge Lab: Create Documents
• 3.2.9 Document Creation Tips
• 3.2.10 Applied Lab: Prepare a Business Memo
• 3.2.11 Applied Lab: Reorganize Class Notes

3.3 Modifying Fonts

• 3.3.1 Font Changes (3:56)
• 3.3.2 Font Choices (3:53)
• 3.3.3 Font Facts
• 3.3.4 Skills Lab: Modify Fonts
• 3.3.5 Challenge Lab: Modify Fonts
• 3.3.6 Font Tips
• 3.3.7 Applied Lab: Prepare a Resume
• 3.3.8 Applied Lab: Format a Math Worksheet

3.4 Formatting Paragraphs

• 3.4.1 Paragraph and Line Spacing (4:13)
• 3.4.2 Indentation and Tabs (4:27)
• 3.4.3 Bulleted and Numbered Lists (3:41)
• 3.4.4 Paragraph Borders and Shading (3:15)
• 3.4.5 Paragraph Formatting Facts
• 3.4.6 Skills Lab: Format Paragraphs
• 3.4.7 Challenge Lab: Format Paragraphs
• 3.4.8 Paragraph Formatting Tips
• 3.4.9 Applied Lab: Format Research Paper Paragraphs
• 3.4.10 Applied Lab: Format Lists

3.5 Editing Documents

• 3.5.1 AutoCorrect Options (3:05)
• 3.5.2 Spell Checking (2:13)
• 3.5.3 The Thesaurus (4:10)
• 3.5.4 Document Editing Facts
• 3.5.5 Skills Lab: Edit Documents
• 3.5.6 Challenge Lab: Edit Documents
• 3.5.7 Document Editing Tips
• 3.5.8 Applied Lab: Edit an Essay
• 3.5.9 Applied Lab: Edit a Newspaper Article

4.0 Document Formatting and Graphics

4.1 Formatting Pages

• 4.1.1 Page Layout Options (3:24)
• 4.1.2 Page and Column Breaks (2:21)
• 4.1.3 Tab Stops (2:19)
• 4.1.4 Page Formatting Facts
• 4.1.5 Skills Lab: Format Pages
• 4.1.6 Challenge Lab: Format Pages
• 4.1.7 Page Formatting Tips
• 4.1.8 Applied Lab: Format a Report Draft
• 4.1.9 Applied Lab: Format a Music Program

4.2 Inserting Illustrations and Other Elements

• 4.2.1 Text Wrap Options (2:50)
• 4.2.2 Illustration Formatting (4:00)
• 4.2.3 Building Blocks and Other Elements (4:00)
• 4.2.4 3D Models (2:12)
• 4.2.5 SmartArt
• 4.2.6 Word Illustration Facts
• 4.2.7 Skills Lab: Insert Illustrations
• 4.2.8 Challenge Lab: Insert Illustrations
• 4.2.9 Word Illustration Tips
• 4.2.10 Applied Lab: Insert Images for a Poster
• 4.2.11 Applied Lab: Insert Images for a Flyer

4.3 Creating and Formatting Tables

• 4.3.1 Word Tables (3:02)
• 4.3.2 Table Formatting (5:01)
• 4.3.3 Advanced Table Formatting (3:05)
• 4.3.4 Word Table Facts
• 4.3.5 Skills Lab: Create and Format Tables
• 4.3.6 Challenge Lab: Create and Format Tables
• 4.3.7 Word Table Tips
• 4.3.8 Applied Lab: Format a Calendar
• 4.3.9 Applied Lab: Format Tables for a Sales Report

4.4 Using Themes, Styles, and Templates

• 4.4.1 Word Styles (3:44)
• 4.4.2 Themes and Style Sets (4:04)
• 4.4.3 Word Templates (2:58)
• 4.4.4 Word Theme & Style Facts
• 4.4.5 Skills Lab: Use Themes, Styles, and Templates
• 4.4.6 Challenge Lab: Use Themes, Styles, and Templates
• 4.4.7 Word Theme & Style Tips
• 4.4.8 Applied Lab: Create a Certificate Using a Template
• 4.4.9 Applied Lab: Format a Newsletter

5.0 Academic and Workplace Features

5.1 Managing References

• 5.1.1 Citations and References (4:17)
• 5.1.2 Footnotes, Endnotes, and Advanced Citations (5:04)
• 5.1.3 Table of Contents (2:37)
• 5.1.4 Reference Facts
• 5.1.5 Skills Lab: Manage References
• 5.1.6 Challenge Lab: Manage References
• 5.1.7 Reference Tips
• 5.1.8 Applied Lab: Manage Essay References
• 5.1.9 Applied Lab: Add References to Research Report

5.2 Managing Headers, Footers, and Sections

• 5.2.1 Headers and Footers (4:09)
• 5.2.2 Header and Footer Options (2:57)
• 5.2.3 Next Page Section Breaks (4:33)
• 5.2.4 Continuous Section Breaks (4:27)
• 5.2.5 Word Header, Footer, & Section Facts
• 5.2.6 Skills Lab: Manage Headers, Footers, and Sections
• 5.2.7 Challenge Lab: Manage Headers, Footers, and Sections
• 5.2.8 Word Header, Footer, & Section Tips
• 5.2.9 Applied Lab: Format a Research Paper with Sections
• 5.2.10 Applied Lab: Format a Survey Report

5.3 Using Office Collaboration Features

• 5.3.1 Track Changes and Comments (3:51)
• 5.3.2 Combining Revisions (4:02)
• 5.3.3 Distributing Files (4:27)
• 5.3.4 Collaboration Facts
• 5.3.5 Skills Lab: Use Collaboration Features
• 5.3.6 Challenge Lab: Use Collaboration Features
• 5.3.7 Collaboration Tips
• 5.3.8 Applied Lab: Prepare a Business Memo for Distribution
• 5.3.9 Applied Lab: Prepare an Online Resume

6.0 Word Associate Live Projects

6.1 Word Live Projects

• 6.1.1 How to Use Word Live Projects (3:32)
• 6.1.2 Installing the Optional Task Guide in Word
• 6.1.3 Additional Tips for Word Live Projects
• 6.1.4 Word Project: Create an Event Flyer
• 6.1.5 Word Project: Format a Sales Report
• 6.1.6 Word Project: Format and Add Citations for a White Paper

7.0 MOS 100 (Word Associate) Practice Exams

7.1 Preparing for MOS Certification

• 7.1.1 Preparing for the MOS Exams (2:49)
• 7.1.2 Performing Unfamiliar Tasks (7:17)
• 7.1.3 Using TestOut MOS Practice Exams (4:16)
• 7.1.4 MOS Exam Objectives
• 7.1.5 Taking an MOS Exam

7.2 Domain Practice Labs: Word Associate 2019 (MO-100)

• 7.2.1 Domain Practice - Manage Documents
• 7.2.2 Domain Practice - Insert and Format Text, Paragraphs, and Sections
• 7.2.3 Domain Practice - Manage Tables and Lists
• 7.2.4 Domain Practice - Create and Manage References
• 7.2.5 Domain Practice - Insert and Format Graphic Elements
• 7.2.6 Domain Practice - Manage Document Collaboration

7.3 Practice Exams: Word Associate 2019 (MO-100)

• 7.3.1 Microsoft Word Associate Practice - Form A
• 7.3.2 Microsoft Word Associate Practice - Form B

8.0 Custom Styles

8.1 Using Custom Styles and Themes

• 8.1.1 Modify Existing Styles
• 8.1.2 Create and Manage Styles
• 8.1.3 Custom Color and Font Sets
• 8.1.4 Custom Themes and Style Sets
• 8.1.5 Share Styles Between Documents
• 8.1.6 Custom Styles and Themes Facts
• 8.1.7 Skills Lab: Use Custom Styles and Themes
• 8.1.8 Challenge Lab: Use Custom Styles and Themes
• 8.1.9 Custom Styles and Themes Tips
• 8.1.10 Applied Lab: Create a Design Guide, Part 1
• 8.1.11 Applied Lab: Create a Design Guide, Part 2

8.2 Using Charts

• 8.2.1 Chart Types
• 8.2.2 Creating Charts in Word
• 8.2.3 Editing Chart Data
• 8.2.4 Formatting Charts
• 8.2.5 Chart Facts
• 8.2.6 Skills Lab: Use Charts
• 8.2.7 Challenge Lab: Use Charts
• 8.2.8 Chart Tips
• 8.2.9 Applied Lab: Create a Sales Report
• 8.2.10 Applied Lab: Design a Grade Summary

9.0 Advanced Editing and References

9.1 Advanced Find and Replace

• 9.1.1 Find and Replace Options
• 9.1.2 Find and Replace Formatting
• 9.1.3 Find and Replace Special Characters
• 9.1.4 Searching with Wildcards
• 9.1.5 Advanced Find and Replace Facts
• 9.1.6 Skills Lab: Advanced Find and Replace
• 9.1.7 Challenge Lab: Advanced Find and Replace
• 9.1.8 Advanced Find and Replace Tips
• 9.1.9 Applied Lab: Format Poems
• 9.1.10 Applied Lab: Edit a Research Paper

9.2 Indexes and Captions

• 9.2.1 Index Entries
• 9.2.2 Create and Manage an Index
• 9.2.3 Figure and Table Captions
• 9.2.4 The Table of Figures
• 9.2.5 Using Master and Subdocuments
• 9.2.6 Index and Captions Facts
• 9.2.7 Skills Lab: Indexes and Captions
• 9.2.8 Challenge Lab: Indexes and Captions
• 9.2.9 Index and Caption Tips
• 9.2.10 Applied Lab: Create a Character Index
• 9.2.11 Applied Lab: Annotate a Research Paper

9.3 Review and Protect Documents

• 9.3.1 Using Different Languages
• 9.3.2 Document Display Options
• 9.3.3 Restrict Document Access
• 9.3.4 Combine Documents
• 9.3.5 Review and Protection Facts
• 9.3.6 Skills Lab: Review and Protect Documents
• 9.3.7 Challenge Lab: Review and Protect Documents
• 9.3.8 Review and Protect Tips
• 9.3.9 Applied Lab: Format a Magazine Article
• 9.3.10 Applied Lab: Protect a Business Proposal

10.0 Automatic Document Content

10.1 Forms and Fields

• 10.1.1 Building Blocks (4:00)
• 10.1.2 Customize Fields
• 10.1.3 Content Controls
• 10.1.4 Forms and Fields Facts
• 10.1.5 Skills Lab: Forms and Fields
• 10.1.6 Challenge Lab: Forms and Fields
• 10.1.7 Forms and Fields Tips
• 10.1.8 Applied Lab: Create an Order Form
• 10.1.9 Applied Lab: Format an Inventory Record

10.2 Mail Merge

• 10.2.1 Intro to Mail Merge
• 10.2.2 Mail Merge for Envelopes
• 10.2.3 Mail Merge for Labels
• 10.2.4 Mail Merge Facts
• 10.2.5 Skills Lab: Mail Merge
• 10.2.6 Challenge Lab: Mail Merge
• 10.2.7 Mail Merge Tips
• 10.2.8 Applied Lab: Send a Business Letter
• 10.2.9 Applied Lab: Create a Label Sheet

10.3 Using Macros

• 10.3.1 Intro to Macros
• 10.3.2 Macro Shortcuts
• 10.3.3 Macro Management
• 10.3.4 Macro Facts
• 10.3.5 Skills Lab: Use Macros
• 10.3.6 Challenge Lab: Use Macros
• 10.3.7 Macro Tips
• 10.3.8 Applied Lab: Create a Recital Program
• 10.3.9 Applied Lab: Create an Advertisement

11.0 TestOut Pro Certified: Microsoft Word® Advanced Practice Exams

11.1 Prepare for TestOut Pro Certified: Microsoft Word® Advanced Certification

• 11.1.1 Pro Exam Objectives
• 11.1.2 Pro Exam Objectives by Course Section
• 11.1.3 How to take the Pro Exam
• 11.1.4 Pro Exam FAQs

11.2 TestOut Pro Certified: Microsoft Word® Advanced Exam Domain Review

11.3 TestOut Pro Certified: Microsoft Word® Advanced Practice Exams

• 11.3.1 Certification Practice Exam - Form A
• 11.3.2 Certification Practice Exam - Form B

12.0 MO-101 (Word Expert) Practice Exams

12.1 Preparing for MOS Certification

• 12.1.1 Preparing for the MOS Exams
• 12.1.2 Performing Unfamiliar Tasks
• 12.1.3 Using TestOut MOS Practice Exams
• 12.1.4 MOS Exam Objectives
• 12.1.5 Taking an MOS Exam

12.2 Domain Practice Labs: Word Expert 2019 (MO-101)

• 12.2.1 Domain Practice - Manage Document Options and Settings
• 12.2.2 Domain Practice - Use Advanced Editing and Formatting Features
• 12.2.3 Domain Practice - Create Custom Document Elements
• 12.2.4 Domain Practice - Use Advanced Word Features

12.3 Practice Exams: Word Expert 2019 (MO-101)

• 12.3.1 Microsoft Word Expert Practice - Form A
• 12.3.2 Microsoft Word Expert Practice - Form B