Microsoft Publisher 2003

Designed for:    Those familiar with using Microsoft Word who want to learn Publisher skills.

Prerequisites:    Basic working knowledge of Windows and the Word program

Objectives:         To learn Publisher to Microsoft Office Specialist Test Level using this popular desktop publishing (DTP) program

Course Content

Lesson 1: Loading the Publisher 2003 program, the Catalog window, using Publications by Wizard, using the Zoom feature, creating text frames, entering and formatting text, using the Spellcheck facility, saving a new publication, printing a publication, closing the Publisher 2000 Program

Lesson 2: Using Publications by Design, navigating a multi-page publication, editing existing text, deleting existing text, opening an existing publication, deleting a text frame, hiding or showing boundaries and grid lines, moving frames, resizing frames, using undo, creating layout guides, creating frames to specific measurements, inserting text files from another program, using Autoflow, changing the font colour, using ClipArt.

Lesson 3: Using drawing tools, inserting a page in an existing publication, grouping objects, layering objects, colouring objects, using WordArt, adding a frame to an existing publication, using drop capitals, connecting and disconnecting frames, applying bullets and numbering, using the Format Painter, adjusting line spacing

Lesson 4: Creating a table, adjusting the size, deleting rows, adding a border and gridlines, creating a two page brochure

Benefits

n Know how to use Publisher 2003 in order to create your own documents

n The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace

n A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course

n The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate

Course duration:  12-14 hours

Accreditation:       MOS Syllabus (CLAIT PLUS Unit Examination)

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