Office 2010 New Features

Course Length

Three hours

Prerequisite

Experience with a previous version of Microsoft Office

Course Description

This course is designed for users upgrading from Office 2003 to Office 2010. In this hands-on class you will learn about the new Office Fluent user interface, the XML format, ribbon tabs and groups, galleries, contextual tabs, Live Preview, and much more. In addition, dedicated units for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook will introduce you to five new features specific to each application.

Course Topics

Office 2010 New Features

  • Explore the Office Fluent user interface and Office XML format
  • Use, customize, and reset the ribbon
  • Minimize and maximize the ribbon
  • Use dialog box launchers
  • Display ScreenTips and Backstage view
  • Display the Application Options dialog box
  • Explore galleries and Live Preview
  • Use contextual ribbon tabs
  • Move, customize, and reset the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Use KeyTips, the zoom slider, and view buttons
  • Customize the status bar
  • Use the mini toolbar and paste preview
  • Insert and modify a SmartArt graphic and shape
  • Apply and customize themes
  • Use AutoRecover options
  • Use the Help window and Interactive Reference Guides

Word 2010 New Features

  • Use contextual spell check
  • Apply a quick style set
  • Create and insert an AutoText entry
  • Use the Building Blocks Organizer
  • Use the Navigation pane

Excel 2010 New Features

  • Explore larger worksheet size
  • Use Page Layout view
  • Create Excel tables
  • Use rich conditional formatting
  • Create sparklines

PowerPoint 2010 New Features

  • Convert a bulleted list to SmartArt
  • Apply text effects
  • Add artistic and visual effects
  • Use the Animation Painter tool
  • Organize slides in sections

Outlook 2010 New Features

  • Preview an attachment
  • Use the To-Do bar
  • Send a calendar via e-mail
  • Overlay multiple calendars
  • Use default Quick Steps

What Participants Receive

Each participant receives a guide containing step-by-step instructions.