Microsoft Publisher Introduction

1 Day
Versions XP, 2003 and 2007

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the skills needed to create newsletters, brochures, business cards, postcards, flyers, among others for print, email, and the web. In this course, you will learn how to create a publication from scratch or use one of the designs available in Publisher.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to Microsoft Publisher or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

Is this the right level for you? Please contact our office at 202.682.4500 if you have any questions.

Creating a Basic Publication

Examining the Publisher Environment

Creating a Publication from a Publication Design

Working with Design Object Placeholders

Adding Content to a Publication (Pictures and Text)

Saving a Publication

Creating Business Information Data - 2007 Only

Modifying a Publication's Layout and Structure

Inserting a Text File

Working with Text Boxes and Picture Frames

Connecting Text Boxes

Dividing Text Boxes into Columns

Organizing Pages in the Publication

Creating and Using a Master Page

Editing Content in a Publication

Editing Text in a Publication

Researching Information

Finding and Replacing Text

Checking Spelling

Saving Reusable Content - 2007 Only

Formatting a Publication

Formatting Text

Applying Schemes

Inserting Symbols

Formatting Paragraphs

Working with Styles

Formatting Text Boxes

Formatting Pictures in a Publication

Formatting Picture Frames

Customizing Picture Appearance

Inserting WordArt

Inserting a Design Gallery Object

Preparing a Publication for Distribution

Checking the Design of a Publication

Managing Pictures in a Publication

Save a Publication for Distribution

Previewing and Printing a Publication

Creating a Newsletter to Email

Creating a Web Page

Publishing a Web Site