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Installation and Updating Office 2011 for Macintosh
We need to start off on the right foot, and there a few things you can do to make sure your installation of Office 2011 is right on target. Plus, the importance of Autoupdate is critical to keeping your Word 2011 running in tiptop shape.
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Workspace Fundamentals
With the addition of the Ribbon interface, Word 2011 has gone to the next level. Learn about Menus, Toolbars, the Toolbox, and the Ribbon (of course). The new look and feel of Word 2011 is different than Word 2008, and definitely a leap for those that are used to the old interface. We see what changes Microsoft has made to assist you in your document and work flow.
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Creating New Documents & Templates
Whether you need to start from scratch with a blank sheet of paper or have a pre-built resume that just needs a few tweaks, Word 2011 has an array of templates that allow you to create whatever you need in this awesome word processor. We also look at the different views and editing styles you have to work with!
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Entering Text, Symbols, Equations
Some times we forget some of the basic things in life, like typing out text on a page! In this Nugget we actually go behind the scenes and look at things like hidden text, financial symbols, Greek symbols, and even how to build math equations from scratch. These are some of the incredible features you'll want to get to know in Word 2011!
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Manipulating Text - Spelling/Grammar
Word processors allow us the freedom to move our text, change our text, and pretty much transform our text in ways typewrites couldn't even dream of. We also look at some basics of spell- and grammar-checking performed by Word 2011.
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Automatic Features Part 1
Autocorrect is a great way to try and "guess" what we meant to type. Word 2011 has this turned on by default. But did you know with the new Equation feature that you have Auto Math correct? Learn how this feature protects you from making math errors in your equations by inserting a prebuilt equation for you.
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Automatic Features Part 2
Autoformat has changed a bit in Word 2011. It's still robust, but there are some changes. We'll take a look at the changes as well as look at the feature known as Autotext -- pre-built items that will help streamline your word processing.
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Using Graphics Part 1
Black-and-white text might be enough to convey your point, but if you add pictures and clip art you can tell an even more dynamic story. Look at this Nugget to find out how we insert and manipulate graphics into our Word 2011 documents.
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Using Graphics Part 2
Word Art and Autoshapes are also very important to those of us who learn and understand things visually. These features are sometimes overlooked when developing your Word documents. In this Nugget, find out how to utilize these features and Text Boxes.
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Diagrams and SmartArt
How often have you found yourself not understanding the flow of how things work, only to be shown a flowchart or Venn diagram that brings the point home? Here we see how to use diagrams and the new Smart Art feature that will astound and amaze your friends and co-workers with your graphics capabilities.
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Text Formatting
Using different fonts, different colors, underlining, bolding, italics, etc.: All of these features have been around a long time in word processing. Word 2011 takes them to the next level.
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Paragraph Formatting
Many people don't understand the reason for paragraphs and how Word 2011 treats these blocks of text. Here you will learn how powerful a paragraph can become in deciding formatting and setting text apart from other areas of your document.
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Tabs and Columns
Frequently misunderstood, often overlooked, Tabs and Columns can help keep your text distinct from other portions of your document. They can clean up what could be an otherwise mass of text and graphics. Learn how to use tabs and columns effectively in this Nugget.
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Page Formatting Part 1
Indents, Page breaks, and Sections, are all part of the structure of your page. Here we find out how to set these up for a document that flows together seamlessly.
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Page Formatting Part 2
Not only can you divide your document page by page, but you can set some of it apart by using colors and textures on the page, including Watermarks, Color, Borders, and Shading. Check out how to make your document come alive on the printed page or viewed page. Plus THEMES -- the thing that ties our pages together.
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Tables
Organizing your data or text can be as easy as placing it into tables. We find out in this Nugget how to set up tables, format tables, and even modify tables.
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Organizing Documents
When you have a document that's over 100 pages long, it can be a chore to find certain parts that need editing, or you might want to be able to skip right to the part you want to read. A Table of Contents or the Indexing features of Word 2011 will make you a happy editor.
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Advanced Features: Master Documents
The ability to create a Master Document with sub-documents makes it easier to edit portions of a HUGE document without having to scroll through page after page. Plus, with the outline view, you can move entire sections without having to select, copy, and paste! Word 2011 is ready to assist you with those monster documents in an elegant and functional manner.
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Advance Features: Collaboration and Customization
One incredible feature of Word 2011 is the ability to collaborate in REAL TIME using Microsoft Skydrive or SharePoint. Watch as Chris shows how easy it is to use the free Skydrive capabilities to create and co-author documents. You'll also see just how customizable Word 2011 is!
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Advance Features: Publishing Layout
A feature that is purely Mac in the Office series is right here in Word 2011. Publishing Layout allows you to make Master Pages, Layout Guidlines, and other great tools to help you create templates to aid in publishing newsletters, magazines, posters, and more! Learn the foundation of this powerful feature in this CBT Nugget!
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