Word is the main application, from the Microsoft Office Suite, that is used for creating documents such as letters, CV’s, reports, brochures and contracts. When used effectively Word can be a powerful tool to deliver a message, tell a story and illustrate facts using text, images and graphics.

Word is the most popular tool for displaying text and it has evolved further by providing users with an array of functions and features to create beautiful and functional documents.

Word has a variety of features allowing users to:

• create professional looking documents;

• use a range of templates and pre-designed styles to aid creativity and consistency, and;

• collaborate, track and manage edits or updates to a document.

Workshop Outline & Content

This workshop has been designed to explore the various features of Word and how to create structured documents that meet its intended purpose. You will be looking at designing and structuring concepts for reports, as well as managing images alongside text and working with Excel in Word.

As part of this workshop, there will be an opportunity to explore strategies for creating effective documents and an action plan to note follow on steps for future requirements to support your business needs.

During the session you will be looking at how to:

• create word templates for contracts, procedures, and reports;

• format a document;

• develop the Page Layout using page breaks images and tables;

• create a professional looking document using headers/footers and a content page;

• insert a spreadsheet into a word document, and;

• save a Word document as a PDF.

Why you should attend

This workshop is for you if you need to:

• create reports;

• design leaflets or brochures;

• create or edit contracts;

• write a book or script;or

• write a business plan or proposal.

Outcomes

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

• create a branded template using your logo;

• use the various features to create an interactive document;

• create a report with a cover page and content page; and

• create an achievable action plan to move forward.

Who should attend

You should have basic keyboard skills and be able to use a mouse.

FAQs

Can I attend this event if I am not a Building Legacies Member?

Yes, please select the available ticket option and complete the registration form. Once we have received your order, we will contact you to finalise the registration process.

How many people from my team can attend the event?

2 maximum

Do you take photos at your events?

'Yes we do, as part of our marketing strategy, we regularly take photos during our events to use on our website, email newsletters, social media and other promotional materials. If you are not comfortable about being in our photos please specify in your order and remind us during the event so we do not include you.

Is there a cancellation charge?

No, however as we cover the full cost of running the event, we would appreciate 24 hours' notice or that you cancel your ticket 24 hours before the event, which will allow another business on our waiting list to take the space or for us to reduce our costs.