Duration
1 day
Course Requirement
A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is required or attendance on one of our Microsoft Windows introduction courses. No experience of Microsoft Publisher is required.
Module 1: The Basics
- Getting Started
- Signing In
- Creating a New Publication
- About the Scratch Area
- Saving a Publication
- Opening a Publication
- Selecting Multiple Objects
- Grouping Objects
- Ungrouping Objects
- Aligning Objects to Each Other
- Arranging Objects
Module 2: Your First Publication
- Creating a Text Box
- Typing and Deleting Text
- Selecting Text
- Using Undo and Redo
- Using Cut, Copy, and Paste
- Using Drag and Drop
- Inserting Symbols
- Inserting the Date and Time
- Inserting Files
- Inserting Objects
- Creating Hyperlinks
- Creating Bookmarks
- Understanding Text Box Links
- Linking Text Boxes
- Navigating Through Linked Text Boxes
- Breaking Text Box Links
Module 3: Working with Pages
- Inserting Pages
- Navigating Through Pages
- Deleting Pages
- Renaming Pages
- Creating a Page Background
- Changing the Color and Font Scheme
Module 4: Formatting Text
- Changing the Font Face, Size, and Color
- Applying Text Effects
- Changing Character Spacing
- Working with the Font Dialog
- Using the Format Painter
- Clearing Formatting
- Inserting Drop Caps
- Choosing a Number Style
- Choosing a Ligature Style
- Choosing a Stylistic Set
- Managing Swashes
- Choosing Stylistic Alternates
- Creating a New Style
- Modifying Styles
- Deleting Styles
- Importing Styles
Module 5: Working with Objects
- Selecting an Object
- Resizing an Object
- Moving an Object
- Rotating an Object
- Deleting an Object
- About Contextual Tabs and the Mini Toolbar
Module 6: Illustrating Your Publication
- Inserting Local Images
- Inserting Online Images
- Inserting a Picture Placeholder
- Inserting Shapes
- Inserting WordArt
- Inserting Tables
- Inserting Page Parts
- Inserting Calendars
- Inserting Borders and Accents
- Inserting Advertisements
Module 7: Printing and Sharing Your Publication
- Saving a Publication as PDF or XPS
- Saving a Publication for Commercial Printing
- Saving a Publication for Photo Printing
- Printing a Publication
- E-mailing a Publication
This is a version-specific reference outline. Confirm the current syllabus and delivery arrangements with EIEIO.