Module 10: Referencing

We will introduce the course and what formatting is. We will also provide an overview of how to navigate the course, along with a quick refresher on Word’s user interface.

We will review the most frequently used formatting features found in Word. We’ll look at formatting tools from fonts and paragraph editing to page-display settings as well as some other features, including how to replicate formatting or clear it when necessary.

Styles are pre-set combinations of formatting characteristics that allow you to quickly change how text appears in the document. They are an essential tool for efficiency in the formatting workflow process and for ensuring consistency throughout an entire document.

We cover the use of page and section break tools, a key aspect of document layout. The proper application of page and section breaks ensures that text appears where you want it. Breaks also impact the application of numbering for both pages and headings. We include a lesson on columns here as well because section breaks are key to the smooth flow of text in columns.

Adding page numbers to a document is quite easy! In this module, we’ll go over the basics as well as options. We’ll also prepare you for more advanced numbering by diving into creating headers and footers and adding chapter numbers that also appear in the header.

In this module, we show you how to create bulleted, numbered, and multilevel lists. You’ll also learn about working with tables in Word, including how to customise table designs, insert formulas, and resolve common display issues related to lists and tables.

This module shows you how to insert images into documents and make them play nicely with each other and the text. We’ll also go through the process of adding captions and labels to images, figures and tables, including section or chapter numbers. These skills can help you create visually appealing and professional documents.

This module explains how to create a table of contents and lists of tables and figures using the built-in functionality of Word. You’ll learn how to format headings correctly so they appear in the table of contents and how to update these lists as your document changes.

In this module, we’ll introduce you to some advanced tools to automate repetitive tasks and how to use and create custom themes to give documents a unique look.

In this module, you’ll apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course to complete a final formatting project. This project will let you combine the skills presented throughout the course as you test your proficiency in formatting a professional document in a self-assessment task.