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Aug 06, 2026
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OTEC 205 - Advanced Microsoft Word
PREREQUISITES: OTEC 105 - Microsoft Word
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48
This course continues the study of Microsoft Word with a focus on advanced document formatting and features. Students will develop proficiency in creating professional-quality documents through hands-on practice with Word’s advanced tools and functions. Emphasis is placed on real-world application and mastery of complex formatting, templates, styles, references, and collaboration tools. To demonstrate competency, students will complete the appropriate Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam as a culminating assessment of course objectives.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Design professional documents using advanced style and formatting tools that ensure layout consistency and structured organization of complex documents.
- Manage collaboration using track changes, comments, and document security features.
- Design visual components, such as tables, charts, and SmartArt, to enhance documents and present qualitative and quantitative data.
- Automate tasks with macros, building blocks, and mail merge tools.
- Design interactive forms using fields, content controls, other data validation tools.
- Integrate Word with other Microsoft Office applications for data-driven documents.
- Apply proofing, accessibility, and security tools to ensure professional and inclusive work.
- Recognize special and/or advanced software features as they relate to software certifications.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Create and manage document content, styles and templates
Create building blocks and Quick Parts
Customize advanced tables, pictures and shapes features
Manage long documents
Create tables of contents, tables of figures, indexes, and citations
Use Collaboration tools such as track changes, comments, and protection tools
Create and customize forms, fields and controls
Automate tasks using templates, macros, and mail merges
Integrate Word with other Office applications
Apply proofing tools, accessibility features, and document security
Customize Word options
View and modify Office account settings
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