Microsoft Word 2016 Level 2.6: Simplifying and Managing Long Documents

Long documents, such as reports, require more preparation than shorter documents. This training video teaches users how to use functions within Microsoft Word 2016 to simplify formatting of a long document. These functions include inserting cover pages and an index, as well as others.

Microsoft Word 2016 has a gallery of customizable cover pages. This course shows how to insert a cover page at the beginning of a document and then customize the title, date, author’s name, and text. Viewers also learn two ways to insert an index. This course also teaches how to insert tables of contents or figures, manage outlines, and create a master document.

Watch this training course to learn how to easily format long documents in Microsoft Word 2016.

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Microsoft Word 2016 users

• Introduction
• Insert Blank And Cover Pages
• Insert An Index
• Insert A Table Of Contents
• Insert A Table Of Figures
• Work With Table Of Authorities
• Manage Outlines
• Create A Master Document

• Insert blank and cover pages.
  • Identify the items typically included on a document cover page.
  • Recall how to break up documents into sections.
• Insert an Index.
  • Identify an Index entry.
  • Define a concordance file.
  • Recall what should appear in the left column of a concordance file.
  • Select which tab will enable indexing.
• Insert a Table of Contents.
  • Recall an important step to take prior to inserting a Table of Contents.
  • List options available when creating a customized Table of Contents.
  • Recall the function that will enable navigation between sections.
• Insert a Table of Figures.
  • Recall how a Table of Figures is created in Word.
• Work with Table of Authorities.
  • Recall which elements of a document must be marked before generating a Table of Authorities.
• Manage outlines.
  • Identify the first step to take when creating a document outline.
  • Recall what a minus symbol next to a heading means.
  • Select the symbol under the Outlining tab to move an item up the list.
• Create a master document.
  • Locate the master document in Word.

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