Working with text in Word 365 (2024)

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Overview: Working with text in Word 365 (2024)
  56s
  This video outlines the key concepts covered in the Working with text in Word 365 (2024) course including inserting special characters, using the dictation tool, and using the AI Copilot feature. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Inserting text more efficiently in Word 365
  4m 39s
  Word 365 features a variety of different ways of efficiently inserting text. You can use the overwrite mode to replace existing text passages, activate the Click & Type mode to insert text anywhere in your document, and even ask Word to offer word suggestions when you are typing. Discover the editing options available in Word 365. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Selecting text in Word 365
  5m 7s
  If you want to format or edit text in your Word 365 documents, you're going to need to know how to select it. Almost every task begins by selecting something, so Word provides several ways to do it. Explore how to select text using your mouse and keyboard, using the Select tools, and how to configure the text selection. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Moving & pasting text in Word 365
  5m 57s
  If you need to quickly reorganize the text in your document, Word allows you to manually move and reposition your paragraphs. You may also want to move content from other locations into your document. Word features multiple paste options to move text into your document using the formatting of the source, destination, or just pure text. These different functions allow you to be very precise as to what elements you are pasting into your document. This video aligns with the MO-111 Microsoft Word Expert Exam objective: Apply paste options. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Using the Clipboard in Word 365
  5m 12s
  All items that you copy or cut are stored in the Word 365 Clipboard. The Clipboard allows you to have multiple items copied, and then paste them in any order and as many times as needed. See also how to configure the Clipboard settings and paste items in other Office applications. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Inserting special characters in Word 365
  5m 27s
  In Microsoft Word 365, your text isn’t limited to just words or letters. You can use Word's special characters menu to insert a text character or symbol that cannot be found on your keyboard, such as currency, copyright, trade and math symbols. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objective: Insert symbols and special characters. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Inserting a text box in Word 365
  3m 48s
  Text boxes are objects that let you add text and then position it wherever you like in your Word document. Text boxes can be useful for drawing attention to specific text and they can be edited, formatted and arranged as separate objects. See how to insert a preformatted text box, draw a text box manually and delete it from your Word document. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objective: Insert text boxes. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Editing a text box in Word 365
  5m 5s
  Text boxes can be easily formatted and customized to change the way they appear within your Word 365 document. In Word, you can format text boxes and the text within them using a variety of styles and effects in the Shape Format tab, such as applying WordArt Styles or changing the text direction. This helps your content stand out and makes the document more engaging. This video aligns with the MO-110 Microsoft Word Exam objective: Add and modify text in text boxes. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Using the dictation tools in Word 365
  4m 53s
  Word 365 offers a powerful Dictate tool that can help you save time creating a document by using your voice. See how to dictate words, punctuation, and specific actions such as ‘new line’ or applying font effects. After activating the tool, learn how to configure your dictation voice settings such as turning on the profanity filter and changing the spoken language. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Adding content using Copilot in Word 365
  4m 50s
  If you have the Copilot for Microsoft 365 plan, you can access the Copilot generative AI tool in Word. The Copilot tool offers a number of features to quickly create and edit content in your Word document. In this video, learn how to use the Copilot tool to create a first draft, fine tune and rewrite it. FREE ACCESS
• 11.  Creating content from an existing file using Copilot in Word 365
  3m 17s
  You can give the Copilot feature more context to work with by referencing a file. You can add up to three files and Copilot will quickly and easily create content from them. See also how to use Copilot to visualize content in a table in Word 365. FREE ACCESS
• 12.  Chatting with Copilot in Word 365
  3m 52s
  Besides creating content, the Copilot tool in Word 365 can also answer questions about a document. Whether you need help making the document shorter or more formal, Copilot can provide suggestions and recommendations to help you perfect your work. Once Copilot responds to your prompt, you can also view references with citations from where Copilot pulled information in your document. You can also copy any content Copilot provides and easily paste it into your document. FREE ACCESS