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NH201 Microsoft Office
Intermediate 120 Total Hours
COURSE TITLE: Microsoft Office Intermediate
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is intended for individuals who are looking to further themselves with the basics of personal computers and the intermediate to advanced levels of Microsoft Office Applications
Including:
Creating more complex documents that include lists, tables, charts, graphics, and newsletter layouts.
Merge data into documents to personalize correspondence and address envelopes and labels with the data.
Create and work with lengthy documents, collaborate with others on documents, and create forms in Microsoft Word.
Using advanced Excel 2013 functionality such as advanced formula creation, tables, charts, PivotTables/ PivotCharts and VLookups.
Skills to automate common tasks, audit workbooks to avoid errors, share data with other people, analyze data, and use Excel data in other applications.
User Accounts and installing devices and printers, file management and protection techniques.
Using utilities such as System Restore and configure networking in Windows.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students will learn some of the more advanced techniques for working with the Windows 7 environment. In addition to topics such User Accounts and installing devices and printers, file management and protection techniques will be addressed. Students will also learn how to use utilities such as System Restore and configure networking in Windows 7. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create more complex documents that include lists, tables, charts, graphics, and newsletter layouts. You will also merge data into documents to personalize correspondence and address envelopes and labels with the data as well.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: This course combines theory instructions with lab application.
Instructional strategies include theory, demonstration, discussion, practical application, simulation and
presentations. Multiple choice assessments are given at the end of each module.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 01 - User Accounts
Topic: Account Management
User Account
Two Types of User Accounts
User Account Privileges
Administrator and Guest Accounts
Manage Accounts
Creating a User Account
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Editing a User Account
Account Pictures
Deleting Accounts
To Make Administrative Changes
Switching User Accounts
Ctrl+Alt+Delete Account Options
Demo - User Accounts
Topic: Password Management
Password Rules
Password Guidelines
Creating an Account Password
Disabling an Account
Demo - Delete and Disable Users
The Computer Management Window
Unit 01 Review
Unit 02 - Devices and Printers
Topic: Devices
Interacting With Your Devices
Device Stage
The Device and Printers Window
Troubleshooting Devices
Windows ReadyBoost
Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
Demo - Devices
Topic: Printers
Adding a Printer
Changing a Default Printer
Printing Terms
Canceling a Print Job
Removing a Printer
Demo - Printers
Unit 02 Review
Unit 03 - File Management and Protection
Topic: File and Folder Management
File Attributes
Setting File Attributes
Open the Folder Options Dialog Box
Demo - Files and Folders
Topic: File Protection
Backup and Restore
Configure Automatic Backups
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Demo - Backup
Restoring Files and Folders
Demo - Restore
BitLocker To Go
Demo - BitLocker
Unit 03 Review
Unit 04 - Programs and Utilities
Topic: Disk Maintenance
Disk Cleanup
Clean Up a Drive and Free Up Space
Demo - Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter
Demo - Disk Defragmenter
Demo - Install a Program
Demo - Uninstalling a Program
Topic: System Restore
Restore Points
Creating a Restore Point
Demo - Create Restore Point
Restoring a PC to a Previous State
Demo - Using Restore Points
Topic: Troubleshooting
Windows Troubleshooting
Demo - Task Manager
Demo - Troubleshooting Problems
The Program Compatibility Wizard
The Problem Steps Recorder (PSR)
Demo - PSR
Advanced Startup Options
Demo - Advanced Startup Options
Unit 04 Review
Unit 05 - Networks and Mobile Computing
Topic: Networks
Components of a Network
Local Area Network
Internet Connection Options
Network Models and Resources
Domains
Workgroups and Homegroups
The Network and Sharing Center
Network Locations
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Remote Connection Options
Connect to a Workplace with a VPN
Demo - VPN
Connect to a Workplace Window
DirectAccess
Topic: File and Printer Sharing
Network Sharing Options
Sharing via Public Folders
Sharing Files with Specific Users
Demo - Folder Sharing
Unit 06 - Security
Topic: User Account Control
Standard User Account Security
User Account Control Settings
Changing the UAC Settings
Demo - UAC
Topic: Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall
View the Status of Windows Firewall
Enable or Disable Windows Firewall
Set Windows Firewall Exceptions
Demo - Windows Firewall
Topic: Windows Update
Windows Updates
Configuring Automatic Updates
Checking for Updates
Demo - Windows Update
Topic: Malware Protection
Malware Types
The Action Center
Antivirus Software
Windows Defender
Configuring Windows Defender
Demo - Windows Defender
Topic: Internet Explorer Security and Privacy
Phishing
Security Zones
Custom Security Zones
Configuring the SmartScreen Filter
Clearing your Browsing History
Change Settings for Temporary Files
Third-party Cookies
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InPrivate Browsing
InPrivate Filtering
Demo - Internet Explorer
Unit 06 Review
Windows 7 Advanced Labs
Unit 07 - Working with Tables and Charts
Topic A: Sort Table Data
Single-Level Sort
Demo 1-1: Sorting Table Data
Topic B: Control Cell Layout
Merged Table Cells
Merged Title Row and Category Cells
Demo 1-2: Controlling Cell Layout
Topic C: Perform Calculations in a Table
Formula Examples
Number Format Masks
Formula Arguments
Equations
Demo 1-3: Performing Calculations in a Table
Topic D: Create a Chart
Chart Components as Seen in a Bar Chart
Chart Types
Caption Dialog Box
Demo 1-4: Creating a Chart
Lesson 07 Review
Unit 08 - Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes
Topic A: Create and Modify Text Styles
Built-In Style Examples
Styles on the Ribbon
Styles Task Pane Launcher
The Styles Task Pane
Linked Style
Kerning
Create New Style from Formatting Dialog Box
Create New Style from Formatting
Style Sets
Demo 2-1: Creating and Modifying Text Styles
Topic B: Create Custom List or Table Styles
Creating a New List Style
Creating a New Table Style
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Demo 2-2: Creating and Modifying List and Table Styles
Topic C: Apply Document Themes
Themes Gallery
Save Current Theme Dialog Box
Demo 2-3: Applying Document Themes
Lesson 08 Review
Unit 09 - Using Images in a Document
Topic A: Resize an Image
Picture Layout Size Options
Cropping Handles
Crop to Shape
Demo 3-1: Resizing an Image
Topic B: Adjust Image Appearance
The Adjust Group
Original and Corrected Image
Picture Corrections Options
More Corrections Options
Picture Color Options
More Picture Color Options
Artistic Effects Options
Pencil and Chalk Artistic Effects
Removing Background from an Image
Demo 3-2: Adjusting Image Corrections Options
Demo 3-3: Adjusting Image Color
Demo 3-4: Applying Artistic Effects
Demo 3-5: Adjusting Image Appearance
Demo 3-6: Removing the Background from an Image
Topic C: Integrate Pictures and Text
Layout Dialog Box Text Wrap Options
Layout Options Button
Text Wrapping Styles
Through Wrap Option with Wrap Points
Image Position
Layout Dialog Box Position Options
Horizontal Layout Positions
Vertical Layout Positions
Alignment Guides
Rotate Image
Demo 3-7: Integrating Pictures and Text
Topic D: Insert and Format Screenshots
Screenshot Tool
Demo 3-8: Inserting and Formatting Screenshots
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Topic E: Insert Video
Video Link
Insert Video with Embed Code
Insert Video from Search
Demo 3-9: Inserting a Video Link
Lesson 09 Review
Unit 10 - Creating Custom Graphic Elements
Topic A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Examples of Pull Quote and Sidebar
Demo 4-1: Creating Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
Topic B: Draw Shapes
Shape Categories
Drawing Canvas
Demo 4-2: Drawing Shapes
Topic C: Add WordArt and Other Text Effects
WordArt Gallery
Drop Cap Formatting
Demo 4-3: Adding WordArt and Other Text Effects
Topic D: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt
Adding Text to a SmartArt Graphic
Choose a SmartArt Graphic Dialog Box
SmartArt Graphic Categories
Demo 4-4: Creating Complex Illustrations with SmartArt
Lesson 10 Review
Lesson 11 - Inserting Content Using Quick Parts
Topic A: Insert Building Blocks
Quick Parts Menu
Building Blocks Organizer
Building Blocks Pane Columns
Demo 5-1: Inserting Building Blocks
Topic B: Create and Modify Building Blocks
Create New Building Block Dialog Box
Demo 5-2: Creating and Modifying Building Blocks
Topic C: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts
Quick Parts Menu
Field Codes and Field Values
Field Code Syntax
Field Dialog Box
Field Dialog Box Showing Field Codes
Field Code Categories
Demo 5-3: Inserting Fields Using Quick Parts
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Lesson 11 Review
Unit 12 - Controlling Text Flow
Topic A: Control Paragraph Flow
Paragraph Flow Control
Demo 6-1: Controlling Paragraph Flow
Topic B: Insert Section Breaks
Section Breaks
Demo 6-2: Inserting Section Breaks
Topic C: Insert Columns
Columns with Column Breaks
Columns Dialog Box with Custom Options Set
Demo 6-3: Inserting Columns
Topic D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow
Linked Text Boxes
Demo 6-4: Linking Text Boxes to Control Text Flow
Lesson 12 Review
Unit 13 - Using Templates
Topic A: Create a Document Using a Template
Word Templates
Template Storage Locations
Template and Template-Based Document
Demo 7-1: Creating a Document Using a Template
Topic B: Create a Template
MacroButton Syntax
Demo 7-2: Creating a Template
Lesson 13 Review
Unit 14 - Using Mail Merge
Topic A: The Mail Merge Features
Mail Merge Fields and Merge Results
Data Source in a Word Table
Mail Merge Fields
Matching Mail Merge Fields
Insert Greeting Dialog Box
More Items Mail Merge Field
Mail Merge Rules
Mail Merge IF Rule
Mail Merge Data Sources
Mail Merge Process
MAILINGS Tab
Mail Merge Wizard Steps
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Insert Merge Field Dialog Box
Mail Merge Recipients Dialog Box
SQL Warning Message
Demo 8-1: Performing a Mail Merge
Topic B: Merge Envelopes and Labels
Envelope with Merge Fields and Merge Results
Demo 8-2: Merging Envelope and Label Data
Topic C: Create a Data Source Using Word
Demo 8-3: Creating a Data Source Using Word
Lesson 14 Review
Lesson 15 - Using Macros
Topic A: Automate Tasks Using Macros
Results of Running a Macro
Macros Dialog Box
Trust Center Options
The DEVELOPER Tab
Demo 9-1: Automating Tasks Using Macros
Topic B: Create a Macro
The Record Macro Dialog Box
Customize Keyboard Dialog Box
VBA Window
Demo 9-2: Creating a Macro
Lesson 15 Review
Word Intermediate labs
Unit 16 - Collaborating on Documents
Topic A: Modify User Information
Document Panel
Demo 1-1: Modifying User Information
Topic B: Share a Document
Demo 1-2: Sending a Document as an Attachment
Topic C: Compare Document Changes
Comparing Two Documents
Compare Documents Dialog Box
Demo 1-3: Comparing Document Changes
Topic D: Review a Document
Track Changes Options
Track Changes Indicator
Comments in Comment Pane
Comment Replies
Demo 1-4: Reviewing a Document
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Topic E: Merge Document Changes
Combining Document Changes
Reviewing Pane
Topic F: Review Tracked Changes
Demo 1-5 & 1-6: Merging Document Changes and Accepting or Rejecting Changes
Topic G: Coauthor Documents
See Who Else is Editing the File
Notification of an Area Locked by Another User
Changes by Others are Highlighted in Green
Demo 1-7: Coauthoring a Document
Lesson 16 Review
Unit 17 - Adding Reference Marks and Notes
Topic A: Add Captions
Captions
Caption Dialog Box
Demo 2-1: Adding Captions
Topic B: Add Cross-References
Cross-Reference in a Document
Demo 2-2: Adding Cross-References
Demo 2-3: Updating a Cross-Reference
Topic C: Add Bookmarks
Bookmark Dialog Box
Demo 2-4: Creating and Using Bookmarks
Topic D: Add Hyperlinks
Insert Hyperlink Dialog Box
Demo 2-5: Inserting Hyperlinks
Topic E: Insert Footnotes and Endnotes
Footnotes and Endnotes
Footnote and Endnote Dialog Box
Demo 2-6: Inserting Footnotes and Endnotes
Topic F: Add Citations and a Bibliography
Create Source Dialog Box
Demo 2-7: Inserting Citations and a Placeholder
Demo 2-8: Adding a Bibliography
Demo 2-9: Modify a Citation and Bibliography
Lesson 17 Review
Unit 18 - Simplifying and Managing Long Documents
Topic A: Insert Blank and Cover Pages
Demo 3-1: Inserting Cover and Blank Pages
Topic B: Insert an Index
Index Dialog Box
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Concordance File
Demo 3-2: Indexing a Document
Topic C: Insert a Table of Contents
Demo 3-3: Inserting a Table of Contents
Topic D: Insert an Ancillary Table
Mark Citation Dialog Box
Table of Authorities Dialog Box
Demo 3-4: Adding a Table of Figures
Demo 3-5: Adding a Table of Authorities
Topic E: Manage Outlines
Outline View
Demo 3-6: Creating and Organizing an Outline
Topic F: Create a Master Document
Master Document
Demo 3-7: Creating a Master Document
Demo 3-8: Modifying a Master Document
Lesson 18 Review
Unit 19 - Securing a Document
Topic A: Suppress Information
Document Inspector Dialog Box
Demo 4-1: Hiding Text
Demo 4-2: Removing Personal Information from a Document
Topic B: Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions
Restrict Editing Task Pane
Demo 4-3: Setting Formatting and Editing Restrictions
Topic C: Add a Digital Signature to a Document
Digital Signature
Signatures Task Pane
Requested Signatures
Demo 4-4: Adding a Digital Signature to a Document
Topic D: Restrict Document Access
Demo 4-5: Setting a Password for a Document
Lesson 19Review
Unit 20 - Forms
Topic A: Create Forms
Forms
Content Controls
Content Controls Panel
Demo 5-1: Using the Controls Group
Demo 5-2: Locking and Saving a Form
Topic B: Manipulate Forms
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Demo 5-3: Adding and Removing Fields from a Form
Lesson 20 Review
Word Advanced Labs
Unit 21 - Creating Advanced Formulas
Topic A: Apply Range Names
Worksheet without Range Names
Worksheet with Range Names
Excel 2013’s Save Options
Where to Access Saved Versions
Demo 1-1: Adding Range Names
Demo 1-2 & 1-3: Editing and Deleting a Range Name
Demo 1-4: Using Range Names in a Formula
Topic B: Use Specialized Functions
The Function Library
Logical Functions
Statistical Functions
Syntax of the AVERAGE Function
The Insert Function Dialog Box
The Function Arguments Dialog Box
Demo 1-5: Locating Functions by Using the Function Reference
Demo 1-6: Using Functions
Lesson 21 Review
Unit 22 - Analyzing Data with Logical and Lookup Functions
Topic A: Leverage Questions and Testing to Write Formulas
Topic B: Use Logical and Lookup Functions to Find Answers to Questions
Logical Functions
Demo 2-1: Working with Logical Functions
Demo 2-2: Combining IF and AND Functions
The VLOOKUP Function
The HLOOKUP Function
Demo 2-3: Working with Lookup Functions
Lesson 22 Review
Unit 23 - Organizing Worksheet Data with Tables
Topic A: Create and Modify Tables
A Sample Table
The Create Table Dialog Box
The TABLE TOOLS DESIGN Contextual Tab
Demo 3-1: Converting a Range to a Table
Topic B: Sort and Filter Data
Data Sorted on a Single Column
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Data Sorted on Multiple Columns
Filtered and Sorted Data
Advanced Filter with Three Criteria
Demo 3-2: Sorting Data and Removing Duplicate Records
Demo 3-3: Filtering Records
Topic C: Use Summary and Database Functions to Calculate Data
The SUBTOTAL Function
Demo 3-4: Using Subtotals with Range Data
Summary Functions in Table Total Row: Example 1
Summary Functions in Table Total Row: Example 2
Compare SUM to DSUM
Demo 3-5: Using Summary Functions in Tables
Demo 3-6: Using Database Functions
Lesson 23 Review
Unit 24 - Visualizing Data with Charts
Topic A: Create Charts
Data in a Table
Data in a Chart
The Insert Chart Dialog Box
Demo 4-1: Creating Charts
Topic B: Modify and Format Charts
Demo 4-2: Modifying Charts
Demo 4-3: Formatting Charts
Topic C: Create a Trendline
Trendlines Forecasting Out Two Years
The Format Trendline Dialog Box
Demo 4-4: Creating a Trendline
Topic D: Create Advanced Charts
A Dual-Axes Chart
Demo 4-5: Creating a Dual-Axes Chart
Lesson 24 Review
Unit 25 - Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts
Topic A: Create a PivotTable
A Standard Table
A PivotTable
The PivotTable Field List Pane
The Summarize Values By Options
Summarizing Values by Using the MIN Function
The Show Values As Options
Showing Values As a Percent of the Grand Total
Combining Summarize and Show (Example 1)
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Combining Summarize and Show (Example 2)
Demo 5-1: Creating PivotTables
Topic B: Filter Data by Using Slicers
Slicers and a PivotTable
Demo 5-2: Adding Slicers
Topic C: Analyze Data by Using PivotCharts
Slicers and a PivotChart
Demo 5-3: Creating a PivotChart
Lesson 25 Review
Unit 26 - Inserting Graphics
Topic A: Insert and Modify Graphic Objects
The INSERT Tab’s Illustration Group
Types of Shapes
Demo 6-1: Inserting Pictures and Clip Art
Topic B: Layer and Group Graphic Objects
Layers
A Hidden Layer
The Same Layers in a New Stacking Order
Three Graphic Objects, No Grouping
Three Graphic Objects in One Group of Three
Demo 6-2: Inserting and Grouping Shapes
Topic C: Incorporate SmartArt
The Choose a SmartArt Graphic Dialog Box
Demo 6-3: Incorporating SmartArt
Lesson 26 Review
Unit 27 - Enhancing Workbooks
Topic A: Customizing Workbooks
A Comment
Demo 7-1: Inserting Comments and Hyperlinks
Topic B: Manage Themes
Built-in Themes
Demo 7-2: Applying and Editing a Theme
Topic C: Create and Use Templates
An Expense Report Template
Demo 7-3: Creating a Template
Topic D: Protect Files
File Protection Options
The REVIEW Tab’s Changes Group
The Protect Sheet Dialog Box
The Protect Structure and Windows Dialog Box
Demo 7-4: Protecting a Worksheet and a Workbook
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Lesson 27 Review
Excel Intermediate Labs
Unit 28 - Automating Worksheet Functionality
Topic A: Update Workbook Properties
Workbook Properties
Demo 1-1: Updating Workbook Properties
Demo 1-2: Modifying the Default Settings in Excel
Topic B: Create and Edit a Macro
Macros Icon
Record Macro Dialog Box
Naming Macros
Visual Basic for Applications
Demo 1-3: Creating a Macro
Demo 1-4: Editing a Macro
Topic C: Apply Conditional Formatting
Conditional Formatting
Conditional Formatting Rules Manager
Demo 1-5: Applying Conditional Formatting
Demo 1-6: Editing a Conditional Formatting Rule
Topic D: Add Data Validation Criteria
Data Validation
The Data Validation Dialog Box
Demo 1-7: Adding Data Validation Criteria
Lesson 28 Review
Unit 29 - Auditing Worksheets
Topic A: Trace Cells
Trace Cells
Tracer Arrows
Demo 2-1: Tracing Cell Precedents and Dependents
Topic B: Troubleshoot Invalid Data and Formula Errors
The Error Checking Command
Data Validation
Demo 2-2: Troubleshooting Invalid Data
Demo 2-3: Troubleshooting Invalid Formulas
Topic C: Watch and Evaluate Formulas
Watch Window
The Evaluate Formula Icon
Demo 2-4: Evaluating a Formula
Topic D: Create a Data List Outline
Outlines
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Demo 2-5: Creating a Data List Outline
Demo 2-6: Adding Subtotals to Grouped Data
Lesson 29 Review
Unit 30 - Analyzing and Presenting Data
Topic A: Create Sparklines
Sparkline
The SPARKLINE TOOLS DESIGN Tab
Demo 3-1: Adding Sparklines to Your Worksheet
Demo 3-2: Editing Sparkline Data
Topic B: Create Scenarios
Scenarios
The Scenario Manager Dialog Box
Demo 3-3: Adding a Scenario
Demo 3-4: Editing Scenario Data
Topic C: Perform a What-If Analysis
Goal Seek Dialog Box
Solver Tool Parameters
Demo 3-5: Using Goal Seek
Demo 3-6: Installing the Solver Tool Add-In
Demo 3-7: Using Solver to Perform a What-If Analysis
Topic D: Perform a Statistical Analysis with the Analysis ToolPak
Analysis ToolPak
Demo 3-8: Performing a Data Analysis with Analysis ToolPak-Descriptive Statistics
Topic E: Create Interactive Data with Power View
A Power View Worksheet
Demo 3-9: Creating a Power View Worksheet
Lesson 30 Review
Unit 31 - Working With Multiple Workbooks
Topic A: Consolidate Data
Data Consolidation
Demo 4-1: Consolidating Data
Topic B: Link Cells in Different Workbooks
Link Cells in Different Workbooks
Demo 4-2: Linking Cells in Different Workbooks
Demo 4-3: Editing Links
Topic C: Merge Workbooks
The Compare and Merge Workbooks Feature
Demo 4-4: Merging Workbooks
Lesson 31 Review
Unit 32 - Exporting Excel Data
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Topic A: Export Excel Data
Export
Demo 5-1: Exporting Excel Data
Topic B: Import a Delimited Text File
Text Import Wizard
Get External Data Group
Delimited Text Files
Demo 5-2: Importing a Delimited Text File
Topic C: Integrate Excel Data with the Web
File Publish
Publish as a Web Page Dialog Box
Demo 5-3: Publishing a Worksheet to the Web
Demo 5-4: Importing Data from the Web
Topic D: Create a Web Query
Web Queries
The New Web Query Dialog Box
Demo 5-5: Creating a Web Query
Lesson 32 Review
Excel Advanced Labs
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sessions per week may vary, but all contact hours shall be met within the term, and within the class
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