Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2007

Overview/Description
Word 2007 enables you to create forms quickly and easily, so that they can be used by other users of Word 2007. Forms contain form fields that you can link to external data sources, and Word 2007 contains security features to protect forms from tampering by other users. Inserting fields has been simplified in Word 2007 by means of built-in commands and content controls. The mail merge feature is also improved and simplified in Word 2007, enabling users to merge content into letters, e-mail messages, envelopes, and labels very easily. The course demonstrates how to add, modify, and update form fields, as well as walking through the mail merge process.

Target Audience
Personnel at all levels of the enterprise; advanced end-users seeking to attain proficiency in Word 2007; advanced end-users seeking to obtain Microsoft Office certification at Core Level in the use of Microsoft Word 2007; end-users seeking a basic IT certification such as ECDL/ ICDL4, or an equivalent.

Prerequisites
The Microsoft Office 2007: Advanced Word learning path; familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment and some experience of using Microsoft Office; competency in the use of Microsoft Word; an understanding of the Internet and web-page functionality, as well as an understanding of the process of web-page creation, would be an advantage.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2007

add form controls

match the form type with its appropriate use

add protection to content controls in a form

protect a form document

create a field

modify a field

create a form

add fields to a Word document

create a form letter using mail merge

print envelopes or labels

use mail merge to create a form letter