Transitioning from WordPerfect to Word

365 | 2019 | 2016
1 Day, 9:00-4:00

Course Overview

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.

Course Objectives

Learn the differences with the basic tools
Learn how to format in Word
Use advanced editing and automation tools
Open and convert WordPerfect documents

Course Outline

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
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

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-8 students	$1400
9-12 students*	$1600
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Class: At Your Location or Softek
1-8 students	$1550
9-12 students*	$1750
*$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 $125 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. There is a 2-hour minimum fee for 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