Exploring MS Office Extras


Facilitator/Trainer Gordon Grant - OD
Intended for all UWS staff.

Description

This full day course picks up on some of the little known programs that reside in the Microsoft Office program.

First we cover Visio which is referred to as a diagramming software that uses vector graphics to create diagrams. You will learn how to use basic functions to create diagrams like block diagrams or flow charts to follow sometimes complex information flows. There are a large variety of diagram templates to get you started. The principles and functionality of creating a Visio flow path diagram will also be explained.

Next we introduce OneNote that Microsoft describes as an "electronic version of a paper notebook".  It is like a blank canvas of Notebooks, Sections and Pages for every topic you want to hold information on. You can write notes, draw or insert graphics or copy anything you see on your monitor. OneNote is linked to all the other Office programs even email.

Finally we look at InfoPath, Acrobat and Word to create forms.

InfoPath is form-creation software that allows you to circulate forms and collate replies via email.

Acrobat Professional (Writer) uses a blank page or built in templates to create a form. This form can be circulated and replies collated, via email.

Microsoft Word uses a blank page or built in templates to create a form. This form can be circulated and replied to on email but cannot use email to collate the answers.

All ODU IT Courses now use Vista / Office 2007.

Learning Objectives

This course will enable participants to:

Microsoft Visio

  • use the Visio application to produce simple work flow diagrams, flow charts and Hieratical charts
  • identify, use and apply a range of basic Visio functions to modify the diagrams
  • use manuals and online help.

Microsoft OneNote

  • use the OneNote application to produce a "Workbook" consisting of "Sections" and "Pages" that contain text, pictures and any related Office objects
  • identify, use and apply a range of basic NoteBook functions to create or modify it's notebooks
  • use manuals and online help.

Microsoft InfoPath

  • use the InfoPath application to produce a Form
  • distribute and collate replies via email
  • identify, use and apply a range of basic InfoPath functions to create or modify the Form
  • use manuals and online help.

Microsoft Acrobat

  • use the Acrobat application to produce a Form
  • distribute and collate replies via email
  • identify, use and apply a range of basic Acrobat functions to create or modify the Form
  • use manuals and online help.

Microsoft Word

  • use the Word application to produce a Form
  • distribute and obtain replies via email
  • identify, use and apply a range of basic Word Forms functions to create or modify the Form
  • use manuals and online help.

This course is part of the Computer Software and Systems Training program.

Additional Online Resources

The following resource is a free, self-paced, online course from the Microsoft website: