Microsoft Publisher 2003 Foundation Training Materials for IT Trainers
Foundation Level Computer Training Materials
Training Course Outline
1. MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2003
WHAT IS PUBLISHER 2003?
- Using Microsoft Publisher 2003
- Using File Types
- Using the Microsoft Web Site
GETTING TO KNOW THE PUBLISHER 2003 ENVIRONMENT
- Working in the Publisher Window
- Using the Publication Window
- Using the Task Pane
- Using the Publication Gallery
- Using the Status Bar
GETTING TO KNOW PUBLISHER 2003 TOOLBARS
- Using Toolbars
- Showing a Toolbar
- Hiding a Toolbar
- Moving a Toolbar
- Using the Standard Toolbar
- Using the Formatting Toolbar
- Using the Connect Frames Toolbar
- Using the Objects Toolbar
GETTING HELP
- Using the Ask a Question Box
- Using the Microsoft Office Assistant
- Displaying the Office Assistant
- Hiding the Office Assistant
- Customizing the Office Assistant
- Using Office Assistant Tips
- Using Tips of the Day
2. WORKING WITH PUBLICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING THE NEW PUBLICATION TASK PANE
- Using the New Publication Task Pane
- Displaying the New Publication Task Pane
CREATING A PUBLICATION FROM A DESIGN TEMPLATE
- Selecting a Template by Publication Type
- Selecting a Template by Design Sets
- Selecting a Template by Blank Publication
ADDING PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Using Personal Information
- Displaying the Personal Information Dialog Box
- Selecting a Personal Information Set
- Entering Personal Information
- Selecting a Color Scheme
- Adding a Logo
- Editing Personal Information
CREATING OR OPENING A PUBLICATION
- Creating a New Blank Publication
- Creating a Publication from an Existing Publication
- Creating a Publication from a Template
- Opening an Existing Publication
- Importing a Word Document
UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC SEARCH TASK PANE
- Using the Basic Search Pane
- Displaying the Basic Search Pane
- Searching for Files
- Customizing Searches
- Using Search Results
MANAGING A PUBLICATION
- Saving Summary Information
- Saving a Publication
- Saving a Publication as a Picture
- Saving a Publication as a Web Page
- Saving a Backup Copy of a Publication
- Closing a Publication
3. DESIGNING A PAGE
UNDERSTANDING THE PUBLICATION OPTIONS TASK PANE
- Using the Publication Options Task Pane
- Displaying the Publication Options Task Pane
- Applying Publication Options
- Using Quick Publication Options
UNDERSTANDING THE PUBLICATION DESIGNS TASK PANE
- Using the Publication Designs Task Pane
- Displaying the Publication Designs Task Pane
- Applying a Publication Design
- Resetting a Publication Design
UNDERSTANDING THE COLOR SCHEMES TASK PANE
- Using the Color Schemes Task Pane
- Displaying the Color Schemes Task Pane
- Applying a Color Scheme
- Creating a Custom Color Scheme
- Deleting a Color Scheme
UNDERSTANDING THE FONT SCHEMES TASK PANE
- Using the Font Schemes Task Pane
- Displaying the Font Schemes Task Pane
- Applying a Font Scheme
- Duplicating a Font Scheme
- Updating a Font Scheme
- Renaming a Font Scheme
- Deleting a Font Scheme
- Using Font Scheme Options
UNDERSTANDING THE STYLES AND FORMATTING TASK PANE
- Using the Styles and Formatting Task Pane
- Displaying the Styles and Formatting Task Pane
- Applying a Text Style and Format
- Importing a Text Style
- Creating a New Text Style
- Creating a New Text Style by Example
- Modifying a Text Style
- Renaming a Text Style
- Deleting a Text Style
USING BACKGROUNDS
- Using Backgrounds
- Displaying Background Options
- Applying a Background
- Applying a Background Sound
4. SETTING UP A PAGE
CHOOSING A PAGE LAYOUT
- Changing the Layout Based on Publication Type
- Changing the Publication Type Page Size
- Changing the Page Orientation
NAVIGATING A PAGE
- Inserting a Page
- Inserting a Template Page
- Inserting a Section
- Viewing a Two Page Spread
- Moving Between Pages
- Deleting a Page
- Using Page Zoom
USING RULERS AND GUIDES
- Using Rulers, Ruler Guides, and Grid Guides
- Viewing and Hiding Rulers
- Moving Rulers
- Changing a Ruler’s Zero Point
- Viewing and Hiding Boundaries and Guides
- Changing Margin Guides
- Adding Grid Guides
- Moving Grid Guides
- Setting up a Mirrored Page Layout
- Adding Ruler Guides
- Moving Ruler Guides
- Clearing Ruler Guides
WORKING WITH THE MASTER PAGE
- Using Master Pages
- Displaying the Master Page
- Ignoring the Master Page
- Sending an Object to the Master Page
ADDING HEADERS AND FOOTERS
- Using Headers and Footers
- Inserting Page Numbers
- Inserting the Date and Time
- Swapping Between Headers and Footers
5. WORKING WITH TEXT
CREATING AND FORMATTING TEXT BOXES
- Inserting a Text Box
- AutoFitting Text
- Resizing a Text Box
- Moving a Text Box
- Rotating a Text Box
- Adding Columns to a Text Box
- Vertically Aligning Text in a Text Box
- Changing Text Box Margins
- Using Other Formatting Text Box Options
- Deleting a Text Box
LINKING TEXT BOXES
- Creating a Text Box Link
- Breaking a Forward Text Box Link
- Navigating Linked Text Boxes
WORKING WITH WORDART
- Inserting WordArt
- Resizing WordArt
- Moving WordArt
- Rotating WordArt
- Editing WordArt Text
- Changing WordArt Style
- Formatting WordArt
- Changing WordArt Shape
- Selecting WordArt Wrapping Style
- Changing WordArt Letter Height
- Changing WordArt to Vertical Text
- Changing WordArt Alignment
- Changing WordArt Character Spacing
INSERTING PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Inserting Personal Information
- Inserting a Personal Name
- Inserting a Job Title
- Inserting an Address
- Inserting an Organization Name
- Inserting Phone/Fax/E-mail
- Inserting a Tag Line
- Inserting a Logo
FORMATTING FONT
- Changing the Font Type
- Changing the Font Size
- Changing the Font Style
- Changing the Font Color
- Adding Font Effects
FORMATTING TEXT
- Adjusting Kerning
- Adjusting Tracking
- Adjusting Scaling
- Changing Line Spacing
- Using Indents and Lists
- Adding Tabs
- Adding a Drop Cap
- Customizing a Drop Cap
- Adding a Horizontal Rule
- Using the Format Painter
6. USING PUBLISHER TOOLS
USING FIND AND REPLACE
- Finding Text
- Replacing Text
CHECKING SPELLING
- Running Spell Check
- Setting Spell Check Options
- Using Smart Tags – AutoCorrect Options
- Editing a Story Using Microsoft Word
APPLYING LANGUAGE OPTIONS
- Setting the Language
- Using the Thesaurus
- Using Hyphenation
USING UNDO AND REDO
- Undoing the Last Action
- Undoing Multiple Actions
- Redoing the Last Action
- Redoing Multiple Actions
COPYING, CUTTING, AND PASTING
- Copying Text or an Object
- Cutting Text or an Object
- Pasting Text or an Object
- Using Paste Special
- Using Smart Tags – Paste Options
UNDERSTANDING THE CLIPBOARD TASK PANE
- Using the Clipboard Task Pane
- Displaying the Clipboard Task Pane
- Pasting a Single Item from the Office Clipboard
- Deleting an Item from the Office Clipboard
- Pasting all Items from the Office Clipboard
- Clearing the Clipboard
- Changing Clipboard Options
7. SENDING AND PRINTING THE PUBLICATION
SENDING THE PUBLICATION
- Sending the Publication to a Mail Recipient
- Sending the Publication as an Attachment
USING PRINT PREVIEW
- Previewing the Publication
- Scrolling through Pages
- Previewing Multiple Pages
- Zooming in on the Preview
- Exiting Print Preview
PRINTING THE PUBLICATION
- Opening the Print Dialog Box
- Selecting a Printer
- Changing Print Properties
- Setting the Print Range
- Setting the Number of Copies to Print
- Printing the Publication