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Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

1 Day, 9:00-4:00

Course Overview

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. This course is designed for users that are new to Microsoft Publisher or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, you should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

Course Objectives

  • Create a basic publication
  • Modify a publication's layout and structure
  • Edit content in a publication
  • Format a publication
  • Format pictures in a publication
  • Prepare a publication for distribution

Course Outline

Creating a Basic Publication

  • Explore the Microsoft Office Publisher Environment
  • Create a Publication from a Publication Design
  • Add Design Object Placeholders
  • Add Content to a Publication
  • Save a Publication
  • Create Business Information Data

Modifying a Publication's Layout and Structure

  • Insert Text in a File
  • Organize Text Boxes and Picture Frames in the Layout
  • Connect Text Boxes
  • Divide Text Boxes into Columns
  • Organize Pages in the Publication
  • Insert Common Layout Elements

Editing Content in a Publication

  • Edit Text in a Publication
  • Research Information
  • Find and Replace Text
  • Spell Check the Publication
  • Save Reusable Content

Formatting a Publication

  • Format Text
  • Apply Schemes
  • Insert Symbols
  • Format Paragraphs
  • Create Paragraph Styles
  • Format Text Boxes

Formatting Pictures in a Publication

  • Format Picture Frames
  • Customize Picture Appearance
  • Insert WordArt
  • Insert a Design Gallery Object

Preparing a Publication for Distribution

  • Check the Design of a Publication
  • Manage Pictures in a Publication
  • Save a Publication for Distribution
  • Preview and Print a Publication
  • Compose a Publication for Email
  • Create a Website
  • Publish a Web Page

 

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class on our public schedule and as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Public Class: Live Virtual
Per student $375
Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-4 students $950
5-8 students $1400
9-12 students* $1600
*$100 per additional student
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-4 students $1200
5-8 students $1650
9-12 students* $1850
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee