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NH201 Microsoft Office

Intermediate 120 Total Hours

COURSE TITLE: Microsoft Office Intermediate

COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is intended for individuals who are looking to further themselves with the basics of personal computers and the intermediate to advanced levels of Microsoft Office Applications

Including:

Creating more complex documents that include lists, tables, charts, graphics, and newsletter layouts.

Merge data into documents to personalize correspondence and address envelopes and labels with the data.

Create and work with lengthy documents, collaborate with others on documents, and create forms in Microsoft Word.

Using advanced Excel 2013 functionality such as advanced formula creation, tables, charts, PivotTables/ PivotCharts and VLookups.

Skills to automate common tasks, audit workbooks to avoid errors, share data with other people, analyze data, and use Excel data in other applications.

User Accounts and installing devices and printers, file management and protection techniques.

Using utilities such as System Restore and configure networking in Windows.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students will learn some of the more advanced techniques for working with the Windows 7 environment. In addition to topics such User Accounts and installing devices and printers, file management and protection techniques will be addressed. Students will also learn how to use utilities such as System Restore and configure networking in Windows 7. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create more complex documents that include lists, tables, charts, graphics, and newsletter layouts. You will also merge data into documents to personalize correspondence and address envelopes and labels with the data as well.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: This course combines theory instructions with lab application.

Instructional strategies include theory, demonstration, discussion, practical application, simulation and

presentations. Multiple choice assessments are given at the end of each module.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Unit 01 - User Accounts

Topic: Account Management

User Account

Two Types of User Accounts

User Account Privileges

Administrator and Guest Accounts

Manage Accounts

Creating a User Account

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Editing a User Account

Account Pictures

Deleting Accounts

To Make Administrative Changes

Switching User Accounts

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Account Options

Demo - User Accounts

Topic: Password Management

Password Rules

Password Guidelines

Creating an Account Password

Disabling an Account

Demo - Delete and Disable Users

The Computer Management Window

Unit 01 Review

Unit 02 - Devices and Printers

Topic: Devices

Interacting With Your Devices

Device Stage

The Device and Printers Window

Troubleshooting Devices

Windows ReadyBoost

Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media

Demo - Devices

Topic: Printers

Adding a Printer

Changing a Default Printer

Printing Terms

Canceling a Print Job

Removing a Printer

Demo - Printers

Unit 02 Review

Unit 03 - File Management and Protection

Topic: File and Folder Management

File Attributes

Setting File Attributes

Open the Folder Options Dialog Box

Demo - Files and Folders

Topic: File Protection

Backup and Restore

Configure Automatic Backups

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Demo - Backup

Restoring Files and Folders

Demo - Restore

BitLocker To Go

Demo - BitLocker

Unit 03 Review

Unit 04 - Programs and Utilities

Topic: Disk Maintenance

Disk Cleanup

Clean Up a Drive and Free Up Space

Demo - Disk Cleanup

Disk Defragmenter

Demo - Disk Defragmenter

Demo - Install a Program

Demo - Uninstalling a Program

Topic: System Restore

Restore Points

Creating a Restore Point

Demo - Create Restore Point

Restoring a PC to a Previous State

Demo - Using Restore Points

Topic: Troubleshooting

Windows Troubleshooting

Demo - Task Manager

Demo - Troubleshooting Problems

The Program Compatibility Wizard

The Problem Steps Recorder (PSR)

Demo - PSR

Advanced Startup Options

Demo - Advanced Startup Options

Unit 04 Review

Unit 05 - Networks and Mobile Computing

Topic: Networks

Components of a Network

Local Area Network

Internet Connection Options

Network Models and Resources

Domains

Workgroups and Homegroups

The Network and Sharing Center

Network Locations

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Remote Connection Options

Connect to a Workplace with a VPN

Demo - VPN

Connect to a Workplace Window

DirectAccess

Topic: File and Printer Sharing

Network Sharing Options

Sharing via Public Folders

Sharing Files with Specific Users

Demo - Folder Sharing

Unit 06 - Security

Topic: User Account Control

Standard User Account Security

User Account Control Settings

Changing the UAC Settings

Demo - UAC

Topic: Windows Firewall

Windows Firewall

View the Status of Windows Firewall

Enable or Disable Windows Firewall

Set Windows Firewall Exceptions

Demo - Windows Firewall

Topic: Windows Update

Windows Updates

Configuring Automatic Updates

Checking for Updates

Demo - Windows Update

Topic: Malware Protection

Malware Types

The Action Center

Antivirus Software

Windows Defender

Configuring Windows Defender

Demo - Windows Defender

Topic: Internet Explorer Security and Privacy

Phishing

Security Zones

Custom Security Zones

Configuring the SmartScreen Filter

Clearing your Browsing History

Change Settings for Temporary Files

Third-party Cookies

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InPrivate Browsing

InPrivate Filtering

Demo - Internet Explorer

Unit 06 Review

Windows 7 Advanced Labs

Unit 07 - Working with Tables and Charts

Topic A: Sort Table Data

Single-Level Sort

Demo 1-1: Sorting Table Data

Topic B: Control Cell Layout

Merged Table Cells

Merged Title Row and Category Cells

Demo 1-2: Controlling Cell Layout

Topic C: Perform Calculations in a Table

Formula Examples

Number Format Masks

Formula Arguments

Equations

Demo 1-3: Performing Calculations in a Table

Topic D: Create a Chart

Chart Components as Seen in a Bar Chart

Chart Types

Caption Dialog Box

Demo 1-4: Creating a Chart

Lesson 07 Review

Unit 08 - Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes

Topic A: Create and Modify Text Styles

Built-In Style Examples

Styles on the Ribbon

Styles Task Pane Launcher

The Styles Task Pane

Linked Style

Kerning

Create New Style from Formatting Dialog Box

Create New Style from Formatting

Style Sets

Demo 2-1: Creating and Modifying Text Styles

Topic B: Create Custom List or Table Styles

Creating a New List Style

Creating a New Table Style

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Demo 2-2: Creating and Modifying List and Table Styles

Topic C: Apply Document Themes

Themes Gallery

Save Current Theme Dialog Box

Demo 2-3: Applying Document Themes

Lesson 08 Review

Unit 09 - Using Images in a Document

Topic A: Resize an Image

Picture Layout Size Options

Cropping Handles

Crop to Shape

Demo 3-1: Resizing an Image

Topic B: Adjust Image Appearance

The Adjust Group

Original and Corrected Image

Picture Corrections Options

More Corrections Options

Picture Color Options

More Picture Color Options

Artistic Effects Options

Pencil and Chalk Artistic Effects

Removing Background from an Image

Demo 3-2: Adjusting Image Corrections Options

Demo 3-3: Adjusting Image Color

Demo 3-4: Applying Artistic Effects

Demo 3-5: Adjusting Image Appearance

Demo 3-6: Removing the Background from an Image

Topic C: Integrate Pictures and Text

Layout Dialog Box Text Wrap Options

Layout Options Button

Text Wrapping Styles

Through Wrap Option with Wrap Points

Image Position

Layout Dialog Box Position Options

Horizontal Layout Positions

Vertical Layout Positions

Alignment Guides

Rotate Image

Demo 3-7: Integrating Pictures and Text

Topic D: Insert and Format Screenshots

Screenshot Tool

Demo 3-8: Inserting and Formatting Screenshots

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Topic E: Insert Video

Video Link

Insert Video with Embed Code

Insert Video from Search

Demo 3-9: Inserting a Video Link

Lesson 09 Review

Unit 10 - Creating Custom Graphic Elements

Topic A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes

Examples of Pull Quote and Sidebar

Demo 4-1: Creating Text Boxes and Pull Quotes

Topic B: Draw Shapes

Shape Categories

Drawing Canvas

Demo 4-2: Drawing Shapes

Topic C: Add WordArt and Other Text Effects

WordArt Gallery

Drop Cap Formatting

Demo 4-3: Adding WordArt and Other Text Effects

Topic D: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt

Adding Text to a SmartArt Graphic

Choose a SmartArt Graphic Dialog Box

SmartArt Graphic Categories

Demo 4-4: Creating Complex Illustrations with SmartArt

Lesson 10 Review

Lesson 11 - Inserting Content Using Quick Parts

Topic A: Insert Building Blocks

Quick Parts Menu

Building Blocks Organizer

Building Blocks Pane Columns

Demo 5-1: Inserting Building Blocks

Topic B: Create and Modify Building Blocks

Create New Building Block Dialog Box

Demo 5-2: Creating and Modifying Building Blocks

Topic C: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts

Quick Parts Menu

Field Codes and Field Values

Field Code Syntax

Field Dialog Box

Field Dialog Box Showing Field Codes

Field Code Categories

Demo 5-3: Inserting Fields Using Quick Parts

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Lesson 11 Review

Unit 12 - Controlling Text Flow

Topic A: Control Paragraph Flow

Paragraph Flow Control

Demo 6-1: Controlling Paragraph Flow

Topic B: Insert Section Breaks

Section Breaks

Demo 6-2: Inserting Section Breaks

Topic C: Insert Columns

Columns with Column Breaks

Columns Dialog Box with Custom Options Set

Demo 6-3: Inserting Columns

Topic D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow

Linked Text Boxes

Demo 6-4: Linking Text Boxes to Control Text Flow

Lesson 12 Review

Unit 13 - Using Templates

Topic A: Create a Document Using a Template

Word Templates

Template Storage Locations

Template and Template-Based Document

Demo 7-1: Creating a Document Using a Template

Topic B: Create a Template

MacroButton Syntax

Demo 7-2: Creating a Template

Lesson 13 Review

Unit 14 - Using Mail Merge

Topic A: The Mail Merge Features

Mail Merge Fields and Merge Results

Data Source in a Word Table

Mail Merge Fields

Matching Mail Merge Fields

Insert Greeting Dialog Box

More Items Mail Merge Field

Mail Merge Rules

Mail Merge IF Rule

Mail Merge Data Sources

Mail Merge Process

MAILINGS Tab

Mail Merge Wizard Steps

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Insert Merge Field Dialog Box

Mail Merge Recipients Dialog Box

SQL Warning Message

Demo 8-1: Performing a Mail Merge

Topic B: Merge Envelopes and Labels

Envelope with Merge Fields and Merge Results

Demo 8-2: Merging Envelope and Label Data

Topic C: Create a Data Source Using Word

Demo 8-3: Creating a Data Source Using Word

Lesson 14 Review

Lesson 15 - Using Macros

Topic A: Automate Tasks Using Macros

Results of Running a Macro

Macros Dialog Box

Trust Center Options

The DEVELOPER Tab

Demo 9-1: Automating Tasks Using Macros

Topic B: Create a Macro

The Record Macro Dialog Box

Customize Keyboard Dialog Box

VBA Window

Demo 9-2: Creating a Macro

Lesson 15 Review

Word Intermediate labs

Unit 16 - Collaborating on Documents

Topic A: Modify User Information

Document Panel

Demo 1-1: Modifying User Information

Topic B: Share a Document

Demo 1-2: Sending a Document as an Attachment

Topic C: Compare Document Changes

Comparing Two Documents

Compare Documents Dialog Box

Demo 1-3: Comparing Document Changes

Topic D: Review a Document

Track Changes Options

Track Changes Indicator

Comments in Comment Pane

Comment Replies

Demo 1-4: Reviewing a Document

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Topic E: Merge Document Changes

Combining Document Changes

Reviewing Pane

Topic F: Review Tracked Changes

Demo 1-5 & 1-6: Merging Document Changes and Accepting or Rejecting Changes

Topic G: Coauthor Documents

See Who Else is Editing the File

Notification of an Area Locked by Another User

Changes by Others are Highlighted in Green

Demo 1-7: Coauthoring a Document

Lesson 16 Review

Unit 17 - Adding Reference Marks and Notes

Topic A: Add Captions

Captions

Caption Dialog Box

Demo 2-1: Adding Captions

Topic B: Add Cross-References

Cross-Reference in a Document

Demo 2-2: Adding Cross-References

Demo 2-3: Updating a Cross-Reference

Topic C: Add Bookmarks

Bookmark Dialog Box

Demo 2-4: Creating and Using Bookmarks

Topic D: Add Hyperlinks

Insert Hyperlink Dialog Box

Demo 2-5: Inserting Hyperlinks

Topic E: Insert Footnotes and Endnotes

Footnotes and Endnotes

Footnote and Endnote Dialog Box

Demo 2-6: Inserting Footnotes and Endnotes

Topic F: Add Citations and a Bibliography

Create Source Dialog Box

Demo 2-7: Inserting Citations and a Placeholder

Demo 2-8: Adding a Bibliography

Demo 2-9: Modify a Citation and Bibliography

Lesson 17 Review

Unit 18 - Simplifying and Managing Long Documents

Topic A: Insert Blank and Cover Pages

Demo 3-1: Inserting Cover and Blank Pages

Topic B: Insert an Index

Index Dialog Box

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Concordance File

Demo 3-2: Indexing a Document

Topic C: Insert a Table of Contents

Demo 3-3: Inserting a Table of Contents

Topic D: Insert an Ancillary Table

Mark Citation Dialog Box

Table of Authorities Dialog Box

Demo 3-4: Adding a Table of Figures

Demo 3-5: Adding a Table of Authorities

Topic E: Manage Outlines

Outline View

Demo 3-6: Creating and Organizing an Outline

Topic F: Create a Master Document

Master Document

Demo 3-7: Creating a Master Document

Demo 3-8: Modifying a Master Document

Lesson 18 Review

Unit 19 - Securing a Document

Topic A: Suppress Information

Document Inspector Dialog Box

Demo 4-1: Hiding Text

Demo 4-2: Removing Personal Information from a Document

Topic B: Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions

Restrict Editing Task Pane

Demo 4-3: Setting Formatting and Editing Restrictions

Topic C: Add a Digital Signature to a Document

Digital Signature

Signatures Task Pane

Requested Signatures

Demo 4-4: Adding a Digital Signature to a Document

Topic D: Restrict Document Access

Demo 4-5: Setting a Password for a Document

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Unit 20 - Forms

Topic A: Create Forms

Forms

Content Controls

Content Controls Panel

Demo 5-1: Using the Controls Group

Demo 5-2: Locking and Saving a Form

Topic B: Manipulate Forms

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Demo 5-3: Adding and Removing Fields from a Form

Lesson 20 Review

Word Advanced Labs

Unit 21 - Creating Advanced Formulas

Topic A: Apply Range Names

Worksheet without Range Names

Worksheet with Range Names

Excel 2013’s Save Options

Where to Access Saved Versions

Demo 1-1: Adding Range Names

Demo 1-2 & 1-3: Editing and Deleting a Range Name

Demo 1-4: Using Range Names in a Formula

Topic B: Use Specialized Functions

The Function Library

Logical Functions

Statistical Functions

Syntax of the AVERAGE Function

The Insert Function Dialog Box

The Function Arguments Dialog Box

Demo 1-5: Locating Functions by Using the Function Reference

Demo 1-6: Using Functions

Lesson 21 Review

Unit 22 - Analyzing Data with Logical and Lookup Functions

Topic A: Leverage Questions and Testing to Write Formulas

Topic B: Use Logical and Lookup Functions to Find Answers to Questions

Logical Functions

Demo 2-1: Working with Logical Functions

Demo 2-2: Combining IF and AND Functions

The VLOOKUP Function

The HLOOKUP Function

Demo 2-3: Working with Lookup Functions

Lesson 22 Review

Unit 23 - Organizing Worksheet Data with Tables

Topic A: Create and Modify Tables

A Sample Table

The Create Table Dialog Box

The TABLE TOOLS DESIGN Contextual Tab

Demo 3-1: Converting a Range to a Table

Topic B: Sort and Filter Data

Data Sorted on a Single Column

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Data Sorted on Multiple Columns

Filtered and Sorted Data

Advanced Filter with Three Criteria

Demo 3-2: Sorting Data and Removing Duplicate Records

Demo 3-3: Filtering Records

Topic C: Use Summary and Database Functions to Calculate Data

The SUBTOTAL Function

Demo 3-4: Using Subtotals with Range Data

Summary Functions in Table Total Row: Example 1

Summary Functions in Table Total Row: Example 2

Compare SUM to DSUM

Demo 3-5: Using Summary Functions in Tables

Demo 3-6: Using Database Functions

Lesson 23 Review

Unit 24 - Visualizing Data with Charts

Topic A: Create Charts

Data in a Table

Data in a Chart

The Insert Chart Dialog Box

Demo 4-1: Creating Charts

Topic B: Modify and Format Charts

Demo 4-2: Modifying Charts

Demo 4-3: Formatting Charts

Topic C: Create a Trendline

Trendlines Forecasting Out Two Years

The Format Trendline Dialog Box

Demo 4-4: Creating a Trendline

Topic D: Create Advanced Charts

A Dual-Axes Chart

Demo 4-5: Creating a Dual-Axes Chart

Lesson 24 Review

Unit 25 - Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts

Topic A: Create a PivotTable

A Standard Table

A PivotTable

The PivotTable Field List Pane

The Summarize Values By Options

Summarizing Values by Using the MIN Function

The Show Values As Options

Showing Values As a Percent of the Grand Total

Combining Summarize and Show (Example 1)

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Combining Summarize and Show (Example 2)

Demo 5-1: Creating PivotTables

Topic B: Filter Data by Using Slicers

Slicers and a PivotTable

Demo 5-2: Adding Slicers

Topic C: Analyze Data by Using PivotCharts

Slicers and a PivotChart

Demo 5-3: Creating a PivotChart

Lesson 25 Review

Unit 26 - Inserting Graphics

Topic A: Insert and Modify Graphic Objects

The INSERT Tab’s Illustration Group

Types of Shapes

Demo 6-1: Inserting Pictures and Clip Art

Topic B: Layer and Group Graphic Objects

Layers

A Hidden Layer

The Same Layers in a New Stacking Order

Three Graphic Objects, No Grouping

Three Graphic Objects in One Group of Three

Demo 6-2: Inserting and Grouping Shapes

Topic C: Incorporate SmartArt

The Choose a SmartArt Graphic Dialog Box

Demo 6-3: Incorporating SmartArt

Lesson 26 Review

Unit 27 - Enhancing Workbooks

Topic A: Customizing Workbooks

A Comment

Demo 7-1: Inserting Comments and Hyperlinks

Topic B: Manage Themes

Built-in Themes

Demo 7-2: Applying and Editing a Theme

Topic C: Create and Use Templates

An Expense Report Template

Demo 7-3: Creating a Template

Topic D: Protect Files

File Protection Options

The REVIEW Tab’s Changes Group

The Protect Sheet Dialog Box

The Protect Structure and Windows Dialog Box

Demo 7-4: Protecting a Worksheet and a Workbook

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Lesson 27 Review

Excel Intermediate Labs

Unit 28 - Automating Worksheet Functionality

Topic A: Update Workbook Properties

Workbook Properties

Demo 1-1: Updating Workbook Properties

Demo 1-2: Modifying the Default Settings in Excel

Topic B: Create and Edit a Macro

Macros Icon

Record Macro Dialog Box

Naming Macros

Visual Basic for Applications

Demo 1-3: Creating a Macro

Demo 1-4: Editing a Macro

Topic C: Apply Conditional Formatting

Conditional Formatting

Conditional Formatting Rules Manager

Demo 1-5: Applying Conditional Formatting

Demo 1-6: Editing a Conditional Formatting Rule

Topic D: Add Data Validation Criteria

Data Validation

The Data Validation Dialog Box

Demo 1-7: Adding Data Validation Criteria

Lesson 28 Review

Unit 29 - Auditing Worksheets

Topic A: Trace Cells

Trace Cells

Tracer Arrows

Demo 2-1: Tracing Cell Precedents and Dependents

Topic B: Troubleshoot Invalid Data and Formula Errors

The Error Checking Command

Data Validation

Demo 2-2: Troubleshooting Invalid Data

Demo 2-3: Troubleshooting Invalid Formulas

Topic C: Watch and Evaluate Formulas

Watch Window

The Evaluate Formula Icon

Demo 2-4: Evaluating a Formula

Topic D: Create a Data List Outline

Outlines

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Demo 2-5: Creating a Data List Outline

Demo 2-6: Adding Subtotals to Grouped Data

Lesson 29 Review

Unit 30 - Analyzing and Presenting Data

Topic A: Create Sparklines

Sparkline

The SPARKLINE TOOLS DESIGN Tab

Demo 3-1: Adding Sparklines to Your Worksheet

Demo 3-2: Editing Sparkline Data

Topic B: Create Scenarios

Scenarios

The Scenario Manager Dialog Box

Demo 3-3: Adding a Scenario

Demo 3-4: Editing Scenario Data

Topic C: Perform a What-If Analysis

Goal Seek Dialog Box

Solver Tool Parameters

Demo 3-5: Using Goal Seek

Demo 3-6: Installing the Solver Tool Add-In

Demo 3-7: Using Solver to Perform a What-If Analysis

Topic D: Perform a Statistical Analysis with the Analysis ToolPak

Analysis ToolPak

Demo 3-8: Performing a Data Analysis with Analysis ToolPak-Descriptive Statistics

Topic E: Create Interactive Data with Power View

A Power View Worksheet

Demo 3-9: Creating a Power View Worksheet

Lesson 30 Review

Unit 31 - Working With Multiple Workbooks

Topic A: Consolidate Data

Data Consolidation

Demo 4-1: Consolidating Data

Topic B: Link Cells in Different Workbooks

Link Cells in Different Workbooks

Demo 4-2: Linking Cells in Different Workbooks

Demo 4-3: Editing Links

Topic C: Merge Workbooks

The Compare and Merge Workbooks Feature

Demo 4-4: Merging Workbooks

Lesson 31 Review

Unit 32 - Exporting Excel Data

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Topic A: Export Excel Data

Export

Demo 5-1: Exporting Excel Data

Topic B: Import a Delimited Text File

Text Import Wizard

Get External Data Group

Delimited Text Files

Demo 5-2: Importing a Delimited Text File

Topic C: Integrate Excel Data with the Web

File Publish

Publish as a Web Page Dialog Box

Demo 5-3: Publishing a Worksheet to the Web

Demo 5-4: Importing Data from the Web

Topic D: Create a Web Query

Web Queries

The New Web Query Dialog Box

Demo 5-5: Creating a Web Query

Lesson 32 Review

Excel Advanced Labs

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shall not change, and if so, students shall be given prior notice. However, the course breakout in

sessions per week may vary, but all contact hours shall be met within the term, and within the class

schedule parameters.