Course length

1 day

Why come on this course?

On this course you will learn the key new and improved features of Windows 10 and Office 2016 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Who is it for?

This course is intended for existing Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 and Office 2007 or 2010 users who need to know the key new and improved features of Office 2016.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course you should be:

  • Able to use Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • Able to use a keyboard and mouse and be able to navigate the Windows operating system including using Windows Explorer.
  • Relatively experienced in using Office 2007 or 2010 with basic knowledge of the core applications.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to:

  • Explore the new features in the Windows 10 environment
  • Work with files and folders
  • Browse the Internet with Microsoft Edge
  • Manage workspaces with Virtual Desktops
  • Optional: Windows 10 and touch-enabled devices
  • Explore the general environment of Office 2016
  • Use the key new features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 2016

Course contents

Introducing Microsoft Windows 10

  • Explore the new features in the Windows 10 environment
  • Working with files and folders
  • Browsing the Internet with Microsoft Edge
  • Managing workspace with Virtual Desktops
  • Optional: Windows 10 and touch-enabled devices

Overview of Microsoft Office 2016 New Features

  • General Environment
  • New Office Themes
  • Office Backstage View
  • File Formats
  • New File Locations
  • Document Inspector
  • Search Box (Tell me what to do)
  • Automatic Image Rotation
  • Pan and Zoom
  • Smart Lookup
  • Quick Shape Formatting
  • Start Inking
  • Collaboration

Overview of Microsoft Word 2016 New Features

  • New Templates
  • Expand and Collapse Paragraphs
  • Object Zoom
  • Working with Tables
  • Live Layout
  • Online Pictures / Videos
  • PDF Reflow
  • Improved Reference Tools (Proofing)
  • Improved Review Tools (Track Changes)
  • Read Mode and Resume Reading
  • Views and Zooming
  • Paste Options
  • Improved Formatting Tools (Themes)
  • Search and Navigation
  • Quick Parts
  • New Illustration Tools (SmartArt Graphics)

Overview of Microsoft Excel 2016 New Features

  • Getting Started Quickly
  • Excel File Types
  • New Excel Functions
  • Page Layout View
  • New Chart Types and Recommended Charts
  • Flash Fill Data
  • Quick Data Analysis
  • Sparklines
  • Forecast Sheet
  • Pivot Tables Enhancements and Recommended Pivot Tables
  • 3D Maps (Power Maps)
  • Power Tools (Overview Only - Power Pivot, View and Query)

Overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 New Features

  • Viewing Presentations
  • New Views
  • Eyedropper Tool
  • Merge Shapes
  • Custom Slide Layouts
  • Slide Sections
  • Themes and Variants
  • Smart Guides
  • Online Content
  • Convert Bullets to SmartArt Graphics
  • Embedding and Editing Video
  • Enhanced Animations and Transitions
  • Object Zoom
  • Collaborating
  • Screen Recording

Overview of Microsoft Outlook 2016 New Features

  • The Ribbon
  • Navigation, To-Do Bar
  • Instant Search
  • Mail Icons, Inline Reply and Message Notification Window
  • Attachment Reminder
  • Instant Inbox Filters
  • Quick Steps
  • Conversation View
  • Signatures
  • Folder Tab and Pane
  • People Cards and Pane
  • Enhanced Views
  • Weather Bar
  • Meeting Recommendations
  • Colour Categories
  • Email the Calendar
  • Automatic Replies (Out of Office)
  • Tasks View in Calendar
  • Overlay Calendars
  • Groups
  • Clutter
  • Outlook Email Attachments
Contact Alpha Training