The skills and knowledge acquired in this course are sufficient to be able to create publications such as flyers, newsletters, and labels using Microsoft Publisher.
Note: Publisher 2016, Publisher 2019, Publisher 2021, and Publisher 365 are all desktop application versions of Microsoft Publisher. Publisher 2016, Publisher 2019, and Publisher 2021 are the perpetual, bought-outright, stand-alone versions of the software; Publisher 365 is the subscription-based version. Anyone working with any of these versions will be able to successfully complete this course. Throughout this course you will be using the desktop app; the course does not cover use of the web/online app.
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What you’ll learn
At the completion of this course you should be able to:
Work with the basic features of Publisher
Create a new publication
Understand concepts essential to the use of Publisher
Understand how to work with text
Understand different techniques for working with text
Insert building blocks into a publication
Insert and modify shapes
Insert and modify pictures
Create, use and modify a table
Create publications based on different layout and design options
Use master pages effectively
Conduct and customise a mail merge
Create a catalogue merge
Save and share a publication in several different ways
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Track Record
We have a 30-year history of driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions.
More Courses, More Often
When you train with Lumify Work you get more courses, more often, in more locations, and from more vendors.
Quality Instructors and Content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor-approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world's leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the Technology Curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
We have a 30-year history of driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions.
More Courses, More Often
When you train with Lumify Work you get more courses, more often, in more locations, and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for users who are keen to learn how to create a range of business-based documents such as flyers, newsletters, and labels in Microsoft Publisher.
We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us on 1800 U LEARN (1800 853 276)
Course subjects
Getting Started with Microsoft Publisher
Understanding Publisher
Starting Publisher in Windows 10
Understanding the Start Screen
Creating a New Blank Publication
The Publisher Screen
How Publisher Works
Using the Ribbon
Showing and Collapsing the Ribbon
Understanding the Backstage View
Accessing the Backstage View
Understanding the Status Bar
Exiting Safely From Publisher
Your First Publication
Tips for Planning a Publication
Understanding Different Types of Publications
Adding and Editing Business Information
Creating a Publication From a Template
The Save As Place
The Save As Dialog Box
Saving a New Publication on Your Computer
Inserting Text
Formatting Text
Using Undo and Redo
Saving an Existing Publication
Previewing a Publication
Printing a Publication
Safely Closing a Publication
Working with a Publication
The Open Place
The Open Dialog Box
Opening an Existing Publication
Using the Pages Navigation Pane
Working With Layouts
Zooming and Panning
Inserting Pages
Naming Pages
Moving Pages
Deleting Pages
Working with Text
Creating a Text Box
Modifying a Text Box
Importing Text
Checking Spelling
Selecting Text
Applying Colour to Text
Creating WordArt
Formatting WordArt
Text Effects
Text Techniques
Text Columns
Linking Text Boxes
Drawing Text Boxes Accurately
Text Box Margins
Wrapping Text
Aligning Text
Using Baseline Guides
Paragraph Spacing
Hyphenation
Creating Bulleted Lists
Creating Numbered Lists
Creating Text Styles
Applying a Text Style
Modifying a Text Style
Building Blocks
Inserting Page Parts
Inserting Calendars
Inserting Borders and Accents
Inserting Advertisements
Working with Shapes
Drawing and Inserting Shapes
Selecting Shapes
Resizing Shapes
Moving Shapes
Aligning Shapes
Grouping Shapes
Changing Fill
Drawing Lines
Deleting Shapes
Working with Pictures
Inserting Pictures
Inserting Online Pictures
Using the Scratch Area
Swapping Pictures
Picture Formatting and Effects
Cropping Pictures
Inserting a Caption
Working with Tables
Inserting Tables
Entering Text in a Table
Adjusting Rows and Columns
Applying Table Styles
Using Fills and Tints
Using Sample Fill Colour
Design and Layout
Page Orientation
Understanding Page Sizes
Creating Envelopes
Creating Labels
Creating Folded Cards
Changing Margin Guides
Creating Grid Guides
Creating Ruler Guides
Using Guides
Using Colour Schemes
Using Font Schemes
Creating a Fill Background
Creating an Image Background
Master Pages
Understanding Master Pages
Using a Master Page
Inserting Headers
Inserting Footers
Inserting Page Numbers
Using a Two Page Master
Creating Additional Master Pages
Using Multiple Master Pages
Mail Merge
Creating a Data Source
Creating a Mail Merge Publication
Showing Merge Results
Sorting a Merge
Filtering Data
Merge Printing
Clearing a Filter
Catalogue Merge
Understanding the Merge Area
Creating a Product List
Selecting a Merge Area Layout
Inserting Text Fields
Formatting Text Fields
Inserting Picture Fields
Previewing and Modifying a Catalogue Merge
Merging to a New Publication
Saving and Sharing
Sending a Publication as an Email
Changing the File Type
Saving for Photo Printing
Saving for a Commercial Printer
Saving for Another Computer
Getting Help
Understanding How Help Works
Accessing the Help Window
Navigating the Help Window
Using Google to Get Help
Prerequisites
This course assumes little or no knowledge of Microsoft Publisher. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment.
End User Seminars
Seminar-style training is conducted in short sessions of 1-3 hours and is ideal for groups of up to 30 students.
M365 Adoption and Training Plans
Our aim is to help educate and enable your organisation to get the best return on your Microsoft 365 investment.
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