Creating, Opening & Saving Documents in Word 2019 for Windows
Word 2019 (Windows)
| Beginner
- 16 videos | 58m 48s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
- CPE
Discover how to create, save, and open documents in Word 2019 in this 16-video course. Learners will observe how to use the Start page interface with its simple layout, giving you access to old and new documents, and how to optimize documents with accessibility and protection tools. You will learn how to change what gets displayed on the Start page through the various options offered by Word 2019. Key topics covered here include how to change a document's orientation from portrait to landscape; how to adjust margins, the blank areas around the contents of a document; and how to change a page size in Word when printing documents other than A4. Next, you will observe how Word allows you to insert information automatically using data fields with Quick Parts. For instance, you can insert a document character or word count, filename or size, and much more-data pulled automatically from properties and added to the text. Learn how to check out a document if you want to make edits without other people making changes. In order to practice what you have learned, you will find the Word document named Word 2019 for Windows: Creating, Opening & Saving Documents Exercise as well as the associated materials in the Resources section.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Create and open a document
Use document templates
Create and edit a document template
Save a document
Save a document as a pdf
Recover a previous version of your document
Prepare to print your document
Print your document -
Access your document statistics
Modify your document properties
Check your document for compatibility issues
Create an accessible document
Use the read aloud tool for your document
Protect your document
Adjust your document's protection settings
Manage your document's version history
IN THIS COURSE
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4m 27sIf you want to use Word, 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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3m 35sWord'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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3. Creating & editing a document template in Word 2019 for Windows4m 34sWord'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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4. Saving a document in Word 2019 for Windows3m 53sYou can save your documents in several different places when using Word. You will see how to save a document for the first time as well as how to save it to the cloud on your professional OneDrive and SharePoint accounts. FREE ACCESS
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5. Saving a document as a PDF in Word 2019 for Windows3m 51sA 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, 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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6. Recovering a previous version of your document in Word 2019 for Windows4m 9sIf your computer crashes and you do not have the time to save your document, Word 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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7. Preparing to print your document in Word 2019 for Windows3m 21sBefore printing your work, it is always a good idea to check your page layout settings. Word 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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8. Printing your document in Word 2019 for Windows3m 58sOnce you have finished your work, you can use Word 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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9. Accessing your document statistics in Word 2019 for Windows3m 6sThe Word 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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10. Modifying your document properties in Word 2019 for Windows5m 43sData fields can be used to insert information automatically into your Word document. You can, for example, insert your document's word count, author details, and even filename and file size. You can also adjust how these data fields appear in your document. FREE ACCESS
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11. Checking your document for compatibility issues in Word 2019 for Windows2m 45sBefore sharing your document with anyone, it is highly recommended that you run Word's issue checkers. These tools can check your document for personal information that you may not want to pass on to anyone else. They can also make sure that your document is compatible with older versions of Word. FREE ACCESS
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12. Creating an accessible document in Word 2019 for Windows3m 29sBefore sharing your document, it is a good idea to make sure that is accessible. This involves using Word 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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13. Using the Read Aloud tool in Word 2019 for Windows2m 12sYou now have the possibility of listening to your documents with Word 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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14. Protecting your document in Word 2019 for Windows2m 31sBefore sharing your form or survey, you may want to protect it from unauthorized modifications. Word comes complete with a special mode that allows you to protect any areas that are not intended for the user completing the form. When this mode is activated, the user can add their answers but they cannot modify the questions. FREE ACCESS
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15. Adjusting your document's protection settings in Word 2019 for Windows4m 22sIf you are sharing your document with other users, you may find it useful to know how to apply additional security measures. In Word, 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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16. Managing your document's version history in Word 2019 for Windows2m 53sWith Word, you can manage a document's version history by opening a different version of the document, recovering unsaved documents and checking out a document so no one else can edit the document at the same time. FREE ACCESS
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