# Microsoft Word Level I Course Canonical URL: ## Overview Learn the everyday functions used in offices across New York City in this Microsoft Word class. Microsoft Word provides a wide range of tools and features—such as templates, grammar and spell check, and collaboration options—that make it easy to create polished documents and work with others on projects. In this one-day class, you’ll learn Microsoft Word’s essential time-saving shortcuts and techniques, including: - How to prepare and send mass emails, letters, and labels with a single click. - How to fix formatting issues with bullets and page numbers. - How to use shortcuts that save hours on routine work and maximize your efficiency in Microsoft Word. No previous Word experience is required for this beginner-friendly class. ## What you'll learn - Navigating through documents - How to format documents - Working with text and paragraphs - Tables in Word - Lists - Endnotes, footnotes, and citations - Adding images to Word documents ## Curriculum #### The Word Interface - Quick Access Tool Bar - The Ribbon - Views - Zoom Options - Navigation Pane #### File Management - New File - Save As - Close a file - Open a File - Save #### Creating a Document - Using Templates - Entering Content - Copy & Paste - Cut & Paste - Paste Options #### Text Formatting (Font Group) - Bold/Italics/Underline - Font Color - Change Case - Small Caps Effect - Text Effects #### Paragraph Formatting (Paragraph Group) - Alignment - Indentation - Non-printing formatting marks - Shading - Line Spacing - Tabs #### Bulleted and Numbered Lists - Format Text as a Bulleted List - Custom Bullets - Numbered List #### Using Borders and Shading - Text Border - Paragraph Border - Paragraph Shading - Horizontal line #### Find/Replace - Find - Replace Text - Replace Formatting - Go To - Applying Quick Styles - Create a New Style - Modify a Style #### Working with Lists - Sorting a list - Multi-level Sort #### Working with Images - Inserting Pictures from a File - Picture Color - Picture Border - Inserting Pictures from Online Sources - Artistic Effects - Picture Effects - Crop to Shape - Inserting Pictures from Stock Images - Picture Styles - Picture Size - Picture Position - Other Graphics #### Creating a Chart - Inserting a Chart - Quick Layout - Chart Styles #### Formatting a Chart - Edit Data - Change Chart type - Chart Object outline - Change the size of the Chart - Save Chart as Template #### Working with Tables - Inserting Tables #### Table Styles - Table Style Options #### Table Layout - Rows and Columns - Merge Cells - AutoFit - Alignment - Formulas - Convert to Text #### Creating Organizational Pages - Cover Page - Insert Blank Pages - Table of Contents - Update Table of Contents - Modify Listing of Table of Contents #### Using Hyperlinks - Hyperlink to webpage - Hyperlink to a place in the document - Hyperlink to an email address #### Page Layouts - Section Breaks - Margins - Columns #### Headers and Footers - Headers & Footers #### Page Borders and Colors - Page Border - Page Color - Watermark #### Reviewing a Document - Spelling, Grammar, and Writing suggestions - Word Count - Thesaurus - Comments ## Schedule - Jun 17, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Jun 17, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Jun 20, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Jul 23, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Aug 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Sep 9, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online ## Instructors ### Linda Haynes-Jackson — Instructor Linda Haynes-Jackson has worked as a contractor to the Federal Government and Graduate School for over 35 years. She facilitates a plethora of training classes, which include all levels of Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Power BI, Power Pivot, Access, Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. In addition, she offers: Customer Service training and Section 508 Compliant Guidelines. She has delivered instruction to all levels of staff, including those who require special accommodations, and has received numerous training instruction awards. Her doctorate studies in Personnel Administration were at New York University. She has an M.A. from Villanova University and a B.S. from Temple University. She also managed an independent consulting company with clients such as: FBI, Environmental Protection Agency, Secret Service, USDA, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NIH, Johnson and Johnson, Campbell Soup, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She has won numerous awards for training from Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local governments. In addition, she has served as an Adjunct Professor at several accredited colleges for many years. Ms. Haynes-Jackson has been noted as a passionate, energetic, and engaging instructor. ### Clarissa J. Corbin — Instructor Clarissa J. Corbin is an accomplished corporate trainer, project manager, and business consultant with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering impactful learning experiences. As President and CEO of Projections Training Solutions, she partners with federal agencies, private corporations, and international organizations to provide results-driven training in leadership, project management, business analysis, and emerging technologies. Clarissa has trained more than 10,000 professionals worldwide, serving clients such as the DoD, NASA, FEMA, Microsoft, Citibank, PNC Bank, Del Monte, and Symantec. Her expertise has taken her across the globe, leading initiatives in Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Africa, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and St. Thomas, USVI. Known for her ability to engage diverse audiences and create interactive, high-impact sessions, Clarissa equips participants with practical solutions they can apply immediately. At Graduate School USA (GSUSA), Clarissa is regarded as one of the most versatile and trusted instructors. She teaches across multiple programs. She played a pivotal role in redesigning the flagship “Managing for Results” course, while also contributing to the development and review of numerous others. Her contributions have earned her two GSUSA Customer Excellence Awards and a two-year appointment to the GSUSA Instructor Advisory Council, underscoring her commitment to innovation, quality, and learner success. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $249