Creating, Opening & Saving Documents in Word 2016 for Windows
Word 2016 (Windows)
| Beginner
- 15 videos | 1h 8m 55s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
Creating, saving, and opening documents are central to your user experience in Word 2016 for Windows. Learn how to create files, how to save them, and how to optimize your documents with accessibility and protection tools.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Creating & opening a documentUsing document templatesCreating & editing a document templateSaving your documentSaving your document as a pdfRecovering a previous version of your documentPreparing to print your documentPrinting your document
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Accessing your document statisticsModifying your document propertiesChecking your document for compatibility issuesCreating an accessible documentUsing the read aloud toolProtecting your documentAdjusting your document's protection settings
IN THIS COURSE
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4m 29sIf you want to use Word 2016, you're going to have to know how to create or open a document. The method you use will depend on whether you are creating a new document or opening a pre-existing one. FREE ACCESS
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5m 1sWord 2016's templates are very useful if you do not have the time to create your own document. Templates come pre-formatted, allowing you to simply fill in the details. FREE ACCESS
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4m 1sIf you often work on similarly-structured documents, you may find it useful to create your own template. Once you have created a base document in Word 2016, it is very easy to save it in a template format which can be used again and again. FREE ACCESS
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5m 6sIf you want to keep a document that you have created, you're going to need to know how to save it. In doing so, you are going to have to choose a directory, a name and a file format. FREE ACCESS
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5m 49sA PDF file displays your document as it would appear if it were printed out. If you want to share your document with another user but that individual does not have Word 2016, you can export your document as a PDF. PDF is a popular file format because it can be used across multiple platforms and operating systems. It is also difficult to modify a PDF's contents, which makes it a useful format for protecting your document. FREE ACCESS
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4m 58sIf your computer crashed and you did not have the time to save your document, Word 2016 might be able to help. When you reopen Word, you may be able to open automatic backup files that have been created. This is very useful if you want to recover an older version of your document. FREE ACCESS
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2m 48sBefore printing your work, it is always a good idea to check your page layout settings. Word 2016 features a number of different tools that can help you to do this. These tools will help you to change your margin settings, your page orientation and also the type of paper you print on. FREE ACCESS
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4m 30sOnce you have finished your work, you can use Word 2016 to print out a hard copy of it. To do this, you will need to know how to modify the print settings, including the page range, the number of copies, and the paper type. FREE ACCESS
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2m 56sThe Word 2016 statistics are extremely useful if you want to see technical information relating to your document. This can include your word count, the number of lines in your document, and even the number of characters. You can even visualize localized statistics relating to specific areas in your document. FREE ACCESS
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5m 8sThe document properties contains a list of supplementary information that is not contained in the text, including information on the author, collaborators, date last modified, etc. Here, you will learn how to check and modify this information. FREE ACCESS
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4m 20sBefore sharing your document with anyone, it is highly recommended that you run Word 2016's issue checkers. These tools can check that your document is compatible with older versions of Word 2016. FREE ACCESS
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5m 50sBefore sharing your document, it is a good idea to make sure that is accessible. This involves using Word 2016 to check for any items or settings that might make the document difficult to read or use for certain individuals. FREE ACCESS
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3m 20sYou have the possibility of listening to your documents with Word 2016 thanks to the Read Aloud tool. In this video, you will see how to find the tool and read part or all of your document. You can also modify the speed and voice of the reader. FREE ACCESS
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4m 56sIf you are sharing your document with other users, you may find it useful to know how to apply additional security measures. In Word 2016, you can activate read-only mode for your document, track any changes made to the shared copy, and even lock your document using a password. FREE ACCESS
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5m 45sOnce you have applied security measures to protect your document, you can adjust the settings in order to allow users the level of access and editing rights you deem appropriate. FREE ACCESS
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