Publisher 2003: Introduction for Beginners

Course Overview

This course is introduce you to the functions and features of Microsoft Publisher. You will learn how to create, manage, revise, and distribute publications.

Audience

This course was designed for persons with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word who need to learn how to use Microsoft(R) Publisher 2003 to create, layout, and edit publications

Prerequisites

• Delegates should be able to: launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer manage files and folders and select text.

Course Outline

Creating a Basic Publication

• Examine the Publisher Environment
• Create a Publication from a Publication Design
• Replace Design Object Placeholders
• Save a Publication
• Create a Blank Publication
• Display Ruler Guides
• Add Text
• Insert a Picture from a File

Modifying a Publication's Layout and Structure

• Insert and Delete Pages
• Insert a Text File
• Text Boxes and Picture Frames
• Move Text Boxes and Picture Frames
• Connect Text Boxes
• Divide Text Boxes into Columns
• Move a Page
• Create and Use a Master Page

Editing Content in a Publication

• Edit Text in a Publication
• Research Information
• Find and Replace Text
• Check Spelling

Formatting a Publication

• Format Text
• Apply Schemes
• Insert Symbols
• Indent Paragraphs
• Change Spacing Between Paragraphs
• Control Paragraph Flow
• Create Paragraph Styles
• Format Text Boxes

Formatting Pictures in a Publication

• Format Picture Frames
• Crop a Picture
• Wrap Text Around a Picture
• Insert WordArt
• Insert a Design Gallery Object

Preparing a Publication for Distribution

• Check the Design of a Publication
• Verify Pictures
• Create a Newsletter to Email
• Create a Web Page
• Publish a Web Site
• Preview and Print a Publication
• Templates