Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007
In
this hands-on, project-oriented class for beginners, you'll learn how to design,
create, and publish a wide variety of stunning documents using Microsoft
Publisher 2007—one of the most affordable and comprehensive desktop publishing
packages available.
You'll find out how Publisher's built-in layouts and templates can help you
quickly complete virtually any desktop publishing project. Then you'll see the
many ways you can modify those templates in order to create impressive and truly
original works of your own. You'll gain valuable experience in designing and
publishing newsletters, brochures, and Web sites. If you're new to graphic
design, you'll receive plenty of expert guidance in selecting and using images,
colors, and layouts.
Discover how Microsoft Publisher can take you to levels of design expertise you
never dreamed possible without any formal graphic design experience or training!
To enroll in this course, click the Enroll Now button below:
Requirements:
Microsoft Windows Vista or XP,
Microsoft Publisher 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (Small
Business Edition or
Professional Edition only. (Please be sure to install this software
on your computer before the course begins.) Internet access, e-mail, and the
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser. This course is not
suitable for Macintosh users. Artistic ability is not required, just a desire to
be creative.
Note: Publisher 2003 is not covered in this course; however, because the 2003
version is similar to 2007, experienced users may use the 2003 version, provided
they understand that the lessons will not match the version they're using.
Syllabus:
All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two
lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do
not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each
lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each
month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space
the start date for each course at least two months apart.
| Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
| Welcome to Publisher 2007! In the first lesson of our
class, we'll go over some basic Publisher concepts, including accessing
the program and customizing some of Publisher's powerful features. Then
we'll talk about how you can access and use Publisher's extensive online
Help system. This is a handy tool for a beginner to know as you set off
on your journey! |
| Friday - Lesson 02 |
| Today, we'll get started with some of Publisher's
basics. We'll explore some more of the concepts that you need to know
before delving into a large project, including how to open, save, and
close a file. Then we'll take a look at the various elements of the main
Publisher window, including menu bars, toolbars, and page navigation
tools. |
| Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
| Are you ready to have some fun? In this lesson,
you'll see how to add and edit text, both directly in the program and by
importing it from other documents. Then, you'll learn how to format text
(including selecting the font, size, and color) and how to change
paragraph alignment and line spacing. We'll also discuss how to set off
special text by adding borders and fills to the text frame. |
| Friday - Lesson 04 |
| In today's lesson, you'll learn how to punch up the
creativity in your projects by adding graphics. Well go over how to
create and format drawing objects, as well as how to insert clip art and
import picture files. Once you have the basics down, we'll dive into
recoloring, resizing, cropping, rotating, and flipping graphics,
tweaking them for just the right impact. |
| Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
| It's time for you to discover how to create and work
with tables in Publisher. You'll also learn how to apply and customize
table borders, add shading, colors, and patterns, and merge and split
cells. |
| Friday - Lesson 06 |
| Today, we'll begin our two-lesson series on how to
create an impressive professional newsletter in Publisher. We'll begin
by going over some basic planning issues (the crucial first steps!), and
then we'll continue with some layout tips. By the end of this lesson,
you'll select or create a color scheme, develop a masthead, flow text
onto a page, and then continue that text onto another page. |
| Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
| You've done a lot with your newsletter already! Now,
you'll wrap things up by learning how to use the Design Gallery to
create a professional sidebar, format a drop cap, create a footer on the
background, insert a picture, and group objects. When you finish, you'll
have a snazzy newsletter to show for all your hard work. |
| Friday - Lesson 08 |
| Today, we'll begin our two-part series on creating a
Web site in Publisher. You'll learn all you need to know to create a
simple site. Then, we'll take a look at some of the technical issues
surrounding Internet publishing, including ISPs, URLs, and domain names.
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| Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
| In part two of our series on creating a Web site in
Publisher, you'll discover some of the ways you can dress up your site,
including how to add graphics, sound, and other objects. After that,
you'll be ready to publish your site to the Internet and you'll get
detailed instructions on how to do just that. You'll truly be amazed at
what you can do! |
| Friday - Lesson 10 |
| Publisher makes it easier (and cheaper!) than ever
before for anyone to design professional-looking brochures
in—literally—a matter of hours. In this lesson, you'll learn how to
create a good brochure; from planning the content, to designing the
cover, logo, and graphics, to placing and arranging your text. |
| Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
| Today, you'll look at the basic process for preparing
your publication for a commercial printer. We'll talk about the
different printing processes, and when to choose each type. We'll also
discuss how easy and automatic Publisher makes transferring your
publication's files to a format your commercial printer can use. You'll
know exactly what you'll need to do to get the results you want. |
| Friday - Lesson 12 |
| Publisher offers several ways for you to create consistent and professional publications for your organization. In our last lesson together, you'll learn how to use two main methods: Templates and Design Sets. You'll discover how to create a template from scratch, change an existing template, and how to open a new publication using a template. You'll also see how Publisher's Design Sets can help you develop an entire suite of coordinating business materials in a matter of hours. |
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