Researching, Writing and Publishing Local History
Courses available in Ipswich Libraries
Word Processing for Absolute Beginners
1. Learning MS Word Online
If you want to learn the basics of word processing
and don’t even know how to make a capital letter,
this is the series for you. The new information is
provided at a pace that suits the group and you
will have many opportunities to ask questions and
practice your new skills in a relaxed and
supportive environment. Includes lots of tips to
make the task easier.
Ÿ Goodwill Community - text and video lessons
Course Offers:
Ÿ Computer School - The Ipswich Library pays
Ÿ Hands on experience using a mouse and
keyboard
Ÿ Fundamentals of word processing using
Microsoft Word 2010
Ÿ Simple file management activities such as
creating, deleting and renaming files and
folders
Ÿ Create, edit, print and save simple
documents, change the font style and size of
text
Ÿ Your chance to be a writer for the library
Recipe Wiki
Duration: 3 x 2 Hours - Participants need to attend
all three sessions.
Level: Beginner
What to Bring: A USB memory stick if you want to
save your documents.
Bookings: Courses available on request please ring
(07) 3810 6815
http://blog.library.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ll/training/in
ternet-classes/word-processing/
Ÿ Create your first Word document I
Ÿ Create your first Word document II
Ÿ Simon Sez IT - five simple and free video
lessons
Ÿ Brainstorm - Quick help videos
for lessons for you, just click on the
Computer School link, type in the number on
your library card and select the Word 2010
lessons.
2. About your Computer
Ÿ Ideas for making your computer experience
easier
Ÿ Simple exercise suggestions to help your
posture
Ÿ Why we use the QWERTY keyboard
Ÿ Go to this site to build your keyboard skills
Ÿ More typing lessons
3. Related Downloads
Ÿ Jarte - A free word processor with more
advanced features.
You can download it to use at home.
Ÿ Type Faster - This program is a typing tutor
you can use on your home computer.