Word 2002: Level 2
Course Specifications
Course number: 084301
Software: A complete installation of Microsoft Office XP Professional—see the Class Setup Requirements for additional instructions.
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Certification: Microsoft Office Specialist, Internet Computing and Core Certification (IC3)
Course Description
Welcome to Microsoft Word 2002: Level 2. This course is the second in a series of three Microsoft Word 2002 courses. By taking this course, you will expand upon the basic concepts that you learned in the Microsoft Word 2002: Level 1 course as well as be introduced to new intermediate concepts with an opportunity to apply them. 
Course Objective: You will use Microsoft Word intermediate features for creating custom templates and styles, managing tables and table data, inserting graphics, creating a newsletter, sending form letters, creating a Web page, and managing document changes.

Target Student: This course is designed for persons interested in learning the intermediate features of Word 2002. It is also intended for those preparing to pursue certification as Microsoft Office User Specialists (MOUS) in Word.

Prerequisites: Students enrolling in this course should be familiar with personal computers, and know how to use Word 2002 to create, edit, format, and print standard business documents complete with tables. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Element K course or have equivalent knowledge: 
•	Windows 2000: Introduction 
•	Word 2002: Level 1 
Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured, hands-on activities.
Certification
Microsoft: Word 2002: Level 2 is one of a series of Element K courseware titles that addresses Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) skill sets. The Office Specialist program is for individuals who use Microsoft's business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more product proficiency exams in order to earn Office Specialist certification.

Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3): Word 2002: Level 2 is one of four Element K courseware titles that address the Module 2 (Key Applications) objectives of the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) program. Modules 1 (Computing Fundamentals) and 3 (Living Online) objectives are addressed in other Element K courseware titles. Certification candidates must pass three exams—one associated with each module—in order to earn IC3 certification.
Hardware Requirements
•	Pentium 133 MHz or higher processor required for all operating systems. 
•	64 MB of RAM recommended minimum for Windows 2000 Professional; in addition, you should have 8 MB of RAM for each application running simultaneously. (Note: Memory requirements may differ for other operating systems). 
•	600 MB of free hard disk space. (Under Windows 2000, at least 4 MB of space must be available in the registry.) 
•	Either a local CD-ROM drive or access to a networked CD-ROM driver for installation purposes. 
•	A floppy-disk drive.
•	A two-button mouse, an IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device. 
•	VGA or higher resolution monitor; Super VGA recommended.
•	An installed printer driver. 
•	An Internet connection is required in order to complete some tasks for this class; therefore, you will need a 9600 baud modem or higher. 
•	If you plan to key the “Performing a Mail Merge Using Outlook Contacts” optional activity in Lesson 5, “Sending Form Letters,” you will need a Microsoft Exchange Server. See the Class Setup section for details. 
Platform Requirements
•	Windows 2000 Professional. This book was written using the Windows 2000 Professional operating system. Using this book with other operating systems may affect how the activities work. Note: The manufacturer states that Microsoft Office XP Professional with FrontPage will work with Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Office XP Professional with FrontPage will not run on the Microsoft Windows 3.x, Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x, or Microsoft Windows 95 operating systems. 
Software Requirements
•	A complete installation of Microsoft Office XP Professional—see the Class Setup Requirements for additional instructions. 
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	create and modify custom templates, apply existing styles, and create a custom style. 
•	enhance a table by merging table cells, sorting and calculating table data, and creating charts based on various table data. 
•	learn how to insert, manipulate, and format graphic images, including clip art, AutoShapes, WordArt, and organization charts. 
•	create a newsletter using columns, sections, and graphics.
•	use the Mail Merge Wizard to mail merge form letters, complete with mailing labels. 
•	create a Web page, create and edit a hyperlink, save and preview a Web page, as well as enhance a Web page by applying themes. 
•	include comments in a document and compare and merge documents.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Creating and Modifying Templates
Topic 1A: Apply Styles
Topic 1B: Modify Styles
Topic 1C: Create User-Defined Styles 
Topic 1D: Create a Template from an Existing Document 

Lesson 2: Managing Tables and Table Data in Documents
Topic 2A: Convert Tabbed Text into a Table 
Topic 2B: Merge Cells in a Table 
Topic 2C: Open an Excel Table in Word
Topic 2D: Sort Table Data 
Topic 2E: Perform Calculations in Tables 
Topic 2F: Create and Modify a Chart Based on Word Table Data 
Topic 2G: Link Excel Data in a Word Table 

Lesson 3: Adding Graphics
Topic 3A: Insert a Clip Art Image 
Topic 3B: Add an AutoShape
Topic 3C: Insert WordArt
Topic 3D: Insert an Organizational Chart 

Lesson 4: Creating a Newsletter
Topic 4A: Create a Document Section 
Topic 4B: Format Text into Newsletter Columns 
Topic 4C: Control Column Text Flow
Topic 4D: Wrap Text Around a Graphic 
Topic 4E: Create Envelopes and Labels 

Lesson 5: Sending Form Letters
Topic 5A: Select the Main Document Type 
Topic 5B: Select the Data Source 
Topic 5C: Insert Merge Fields 
Topic 5D: Merge and Preview Form Letters 
Topic 5E: Create Mailing Labels 

Lesson 6: Creating a Web Page
Topic 6A: Create a Web Page Using a Template 
Topic 6B: Preview a Web Page in a Browser
Topic 6C: Create a Hyperlink in a Web Page 
Topic 6D: Edit a Hyperlink in a Web Page 
Topic 6E: Apply a Theme to a Web Page 

Lesson 7: Managing Document Changes
Topic 7A: Use Comments in Word Documents 
Topic 7B: Compare and Merge Documents 

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

Appendix B: Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) Program