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CIS 113 - Word Processing Software


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090   and ENGL 090   or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
Session Cycle: WI

Word Processing Software develops proficiency in the operations and functions of a word processing software. Features of the software will be exercised as the student determines how to complete different tasks through the creation, educing, and maintaining documents accurately, efficiently, and professionally.

Notes:  

Business Division
Theory Hours: 
45

Learning Outcomes:  

  1. Manage documents by:

  • Navigating within documents
  • Formatting documents
  • Saving and sharing documents
  • Inspecting documents for issues

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  2. Insert and format text, paragraphs, and sections by:

  • Inserting text and paragraphs
  • Formatting text and paragraphs
  • Creating and configuring document sections

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  3. Manage tables and lists by:

  • Creating and modifying tables
  • Creating and modifying lists

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  4. Create and manage references by:

  • Creating and managing references
  • Creating and managing reference tables

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  5. Insert and format graphic elements by:

  • Inserting illustrations and text boxes
  • Formatting illustrations and text boxes
  • Adding text to graphic elements
  • Modifying graphic elements

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  6. Manage document collaboration by:

  • Adding and managing comments
  • Managing change tracking

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  7. Manage document options and settings by:

  • Managing document and templates
  • Preparing documents for collaboration
  • Use and configure language options

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  8Use advanced editing and formatting features by:

  • Finding, replacing, and pasting document content
  • Configuring paragraph layout options
  • Creating and managing styles

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  9. Create custom document elements by:

  • Creating and modifying building blocks
  • Creating custom design elements
  • Creating and managing indexes, and
  • Creating and managing tables of figures

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D

 

  10. Use advance Word features by:

  • Managing forms, fields, and controls,
  • Creating and modifying macros, and 
  • Performing mail merges.

Applies To Computer Information Systems: Office Professional, A.A.S. Computer Information Systems: Office Specialist, Certificate ,  Computer Information Systems: Office Software Specialist (Microsoft Office Certification Prep), Certificate  Program Outcomes A, C, & D