Start to design and edit documents using Microsoft Wordpad and Microsoft Word or Libre Office Writer. Please check which version of the software you have on your home computer e.g. Word 2016. You can see which version it is when you open the programme.

Once calligraphy and illuminated scrolls were the gold standards in written communication. Now it is so much easier using a word processing programme. It sounds a little boring but can make communications with family, friends, business and organisation clearer, more readable and more likely to catch attention. If you have Windows 7, 8 or 10 and MS Word or Libre Office Writer, the Word Processing Level 1 Course will help you meet these type of goals. 

During the courses you will acquire the ability to put together a document that is well received, looks great and is READ! You will learn how to set different types of styles to maintain a common format for headings, use various types of graphics and format fonts, how to use the spell checker and thesaurus. Find out the advantages of paragraphs when setting up a document to make it catch the readers’ attention. Learn how to make eye-catching signs for such things as garage sales.

Computers are available for your use but you may bring your own laptop to the course. 2-hour sessions for four weeks.

Increase your skills and knowledge your skills in the production of documents at a more advanced level using Microsoft Word and Libre Office Writer. Please check which version of the software you have on your home computer e.g. Word 2016. You can see which version it is when you open the programme.

Computers are available for your use but you may bring your own laptop to the course. 2-hour sessions for four weeks.