Duration
1 Day
Introductions
Our introduction to Microsoft Publisher training course is suitable for new users who wish to create, personalize, and share a wide range of publications and marketing materials in-house.
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
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
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
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
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
Module 8: Customizing the Interface
- Collapsing and Expanding the Ribbon
- Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
- Hiding and Showing Ribbon Tabs
- Creating Custom Ribbon Tabs
- Resetting Interface Changes
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.