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Mastering Word 365 - Basics (2025)

Learn the basics of the world’s most powerful document creation software

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BeginnerUpdated Jan 28, 2026
Mastering Word 365 - Basics (2025)

What You'll Learn

check_circleNavigate within documents using shortcuts.
check_circleCreate, save, and print documents using templates.
check_circleSelect, copy, and move text.
check_circleUse the Format Painter.
check_circleWork with tables.
check_circleUse the Editor, the Thesaurus, and the Read Aloud feature.

About This Course

 

Learn the basics of the world’s most powerful document creation software.

Word is more than a word processor. It has the potential to make you more productive and make your job easier! While used by millions of people daily, there are few who know how to maximize Word’s functions and features. In this course taught by Microsoft trainer Christina Tankersley, we’ll show you everything you need to know to work efficiently and create polished documents.   

From starting new blank documents to using existing templates, you will learn how to create documents that are easy to read, use, and share. In addition, you will learn many keyboard shortcuts that will make you more efficient when navigating inside long documents. You’ll learn to use styles for quick formatting and the Editor tools to polish your document. And if you’ve wondered how to easily work with tables to organize and sort your data, our trainer will show you the best ways to do it. If you want to start creating professional documents—this course is for you!   

Topics covered include: 

  • Navigating within documents using shortcuts.
  • Creating, saving, and printing documents.
  • Selecting, copying, and moving text.  
  • Using Find, Replace, and Go To.   
  • Formatting text.   
  • Applying styles.   
  • Using the Format Painter.   
  • Formatting paragraphs.   
  • Working with tables.  
  • Sorting lists.   
  • Using the Editor, the Thesaurus, and the Read Aloud feature.   
  • Inserting and modifying graphics.

Enjoy award-winning HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”™ Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style!   

 

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Bigger Brains
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Christina Tankersley
Christina Tankersley

Trainer

Christina Tankersley has been involved with software education and project management since 1994. Her career includes working on software development and varying manufacturing projects, helping people understand the power of diverse thinking, and continuing to learn tools to share with customers, students, and the population at large. She has certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer, and Microsoft Certified Trainer.

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