What keyboard shortcuts open an existing document and the Replace dialog in MS Word?

Press Ctrl+O to open an existing document and Ctrl+H to open Find and Replace.

How do I save a Microsoft Word document as a reusable template?

Select File > Save As, choose Word Template (*.dotx), name the file, and save it.

How can I convert a PDF file to an editable Word document?

In Word, choose File > Open, select the PDF, confirm the conversion prompt, then save it as a Word document.

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Free online course MS Word Complete Course: Basics to Advanced Features

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 47 minutes

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Master MS Word fast with this free online course—format documents, build tables, insert visuals, and convert PDF/web pages with confidence. Certificate-ready.

In this free course, learn about

Navigate MS Word basics: create, open, save documents; key interface parts
Use essential shortcuts: open document (Ctrl+O), Replace (Ctrl+H), Spelling (F7)
Format text: fonts, sizes, styles, colors, highlighting, and text effects
Edit text efficiently: select, cut/copy/paste, undo/redo, find and replace
Format paragraphs: alignment, indents, spacing, bullets/numbering, borders
Run and fix Spelling & Grammar; understand proofing options and suggestions
Customize the Ribbon: add/remove commands, create tabs/groups for workflows
Create and save reusable templates (.dotx) for consistent document layouts
Configure AutoCorrect: add/edit replacements via File > Options > Proofing
Build and manage tables: insert, add/remove rows/columns, merge/split cells
Delete an entire table at once via Table Tools > Layout > Delete > Delete Table
Use table formulas (SUM, MIN, MAX, AVERAGE) via Table Tools > Layout > Formula
Insert and format shapes, pictures, objects, and charts; edit chart data in Excel
Convert content: open PDF to convert to Word; export Word to webpage/convert webpage

About the free online course

Strong Word skills are still one of the most practical advantages you can bring to school, business, and everyday work. This free online course takes you from the essentials of Microsoft Word to advanced, time-saving features that help you produce professional documents quickly and consistently. You will build confidence with the interface and core workflows, then move into formatting techniques that make reports, proposals, and assignments easier to read and easier to maintain.

Instead of relying on manual tweaks, you will learn smarter ways to edit text, manage paragraphs, and keep documents polished using built-in spelling and grammar tools. You will also improve speed with common keyboard shortcuts and practical questions that reinforce what matters most when you are under deadline. As you progress, you will discover how customization can match Word to your workflow by adjusting the ribbon, using templates for repeatable layouts, and setting up AutoCorrect to reduce repetitive typing and mistakes.

The course also focuses on real-world document building. You will work with tables beyond the basics, including creating and removing them efficiently and using simple formulas to calculate values directly inside a document when needed. To make your files more informative and visually clear, you will learn how to insert and format pictures, shapes, charts, and objects in a way that supports the message rather than distracting from it.

Finally, you will practice productivity features that connect Word to the formats you deal with daily: converting PDFs into editable Word files, turning web pages into Word documents, and exporting Word content for the web. By the end, you will be able to create clean, consistent documents with better structure, faster editing, and a more professional finish—useful for students, office roles, freelancers, and anyone who shares documents with others.

Course content

Video class: MS Word - Basics 09m
Exercise: Which keyboard shortcut is used to open an existing document in MS Word?
Video class: Ms Word - Formatting Text 04m
Video class: MS Word - Editing Text 06m
Exercise: Which keyboard shortcut opens the Replace dialog in MS Word to replace one word with another?
Video class: MS Word - Paragraphs Formatting in Microsoft Office 08m
Video class: MS Word - Spelling and Grammar 04m
Exercise: Which shortcut key opens the Spelling and Grammar check dialog box in MS Word?
Video class: MS Word - Customize Ribbon 04m

Video class: MS Word - Template 01m
Exercise: How do you save a Word document as a reusable template?
Video class: MS Word - Auto Correct Features 02m
Exercise: Where do you go in MS Word to change AutoCorrect settings (add or edit replacements)?

Video class: MS Word - Table part 1 04m
Exercise: In MS Word, which method opens a dialog box to manually enter the number of columns and rows when creating a table?
Video class: MS Word - Table Part 2 07m
Exercise: In MS Word, how can you delete an entire table at once?
Video class: MS Word - Table Part 3 06m
Video class: MS Word - Table Part 4 05m
Exercise: In an MS Word table, where do you go to insert a formula like SUM, MIN, MAX, or AVERAGE?

Video class: MS Word - Insert Shapes 06m
Exercise: In MS Word, which path is used to insert a shape for the first time?
Video class: MS Word - Insert Pictures 03m
Exercise: How do you insert a picture into a Microsoft Word document?
Video class: MS Word - Format Pictures 03m
Video class: MS Word - Insert Object 04m
Video class: MS Word - Insert Charts 03m
Exercise: After inserting a chart in Microsoft Word, what opens to let you edit the chart’s underlying data so the chart updates automatically?

Video class: MS Word - Convert pdf to Word 01m
Exercise: How can you convert a PDF document into a Word document in MS Word?
Video class: Convert Webpage to Word 02m
Video class: Convert Word to Webpage 01m

Video class: MS Word - Watermark 05m
Video class: MS Word - Page Background 06m
Exercise: In MS Word, where do you go to change the page background color and add page borders?
Video class: MS Word - Page Setup Part 1 05m
Exercise: Which option is used to leave extra space on the left side for book binding?
Video class: MS Word - Page Setup Part 2 06m
Exercise: Which shortcut key combination inserts a page break to move content to the next page in MS Word?
Video class: MS Word - Header and Footer for Slides 08m
Exercise: Which option lets you change the numbering style (e.g., 1, 2, 3 to A, B, C) for page numbers in MS Word?
Video class: MS Word - Header and Footer for Notes 09m
Exercise: What does selecting Update automatically do when inserting Date & Time in a header or footer?

Video class: MS Word - Restrict Editing 04m
Video class: MS Word - Mail Merge 09m
Video class: MS Word - Export Document 03m
Exercise: Which menu path is used to export a Word document as a PDF/XPS file?
Video class: MS Word - Styles and Outline 06m
Exercise: In MS Word, what is a Style primarily described as?
Video class: MS Word - Sections 02m
Video class: MS Word Interactive Form 06m
Exercise: In MS Word, what is the first step to create an interactive form with controls like text boxes, drop-downs, and date pickers?

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