Word I Basics

Walk-In Access

In this 2-hour class, you will learn basic word-processing features in MS Word 2019 that can help you to create letters, résumés, faxes and other documents that are used to apply for jobs.

Seats are limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Please arrive a half-hour early to sign in for a seat at one of the 16 workstations.

For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the Center for Accessibility at DCPLaccess@dc.gov or 202-727-2142.

Instructor: A. Peek
MLK Jr. Memorial Library
Adult Learning Department
901 G Street, NW
Computer Lab - Room 202-O

Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well and the skills acquired in the PC Basics class.

You will learn to:

• Identify and navigate the basic features and elements of the Microsoft Word window.
• Execute multiple text-selection techniques.
• Apply basic formatting features.
• Perform the Copy/Cut and Paste functions.
• Execute the "Find and Replace" and "Go To" features.
• Explore a variety of templates for creating letters, résumés, faxes, reports, stationery and more.
• Apply themes, page borders, page colors and watermarks.

Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.

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