Transitioning from
Corel WordPerfect to Microsoft Word

1 Day

Course Description

This instructor-led course, through lecture and hands-on exploration, teaches students the skills needed to get up and running quickly and efficiently in Microsoft Word. This course is geared for users who feel comfortable using Corel WordPerfect and are now switching to Microsoft Word.

Is this the right course for you? Please contact our office at (202) 747-5000 if you have any questions.

What’s Different With the Basics

Important Screen Elements

Working with Toolbars or Ribbon

Opening Existing WordPerfect Documents

Using Word's Layout Views

Refresher on Navigating through Text

Inserting the Current Date as Text or a Field

Using Word's Spelling and Grammar as You Type

Using Word's Multiple Undos and Redos

Naming Conventions When Saving Documents

Previewing Documents

Printing Documents

Printing a Single Envelope or Label

Closing a Document and/or Word

Starting a New Document

Starting a Documents Based on a Template

Switching Between Multiple Documents

Formatting in Word

Important Formatting Concepts in Word

WordPerfect’s Formatting Philosophy Compared to Word

What is the Equivalent to WordPerfect’s Reveal Codes?

Using Shortcuts to Select Text

Important Character Formatting Concepts

Important Paragraph Formatting Concepts

Important Section / Document Formatting Concepts

Understanding and Using Section Breaks

Advanced Editing and Automation Tools

Using AutoCorrect

Working with AutoText or Quick Parts

Understanding AutoFormat As You Type

Using AutoComplete

Opening & Converting WordPerfect Documents

Reviewing What Word Will and Will Not Convert

Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Up WordPerfect Documents

Quick Methods for Clearing WordPerfect "Codes"

Working with WordPerfect Mail Merge Files

Converting WordPerfect Label Sheets in Word