Beginners Word: June 2026
Introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Word.
The course will include:
- starting up Word
- creating, saving and opening documents
- entering, selecting and deleting text
- moving around a document
- cut, copy and paste functions
- formatting text with different fonts, sizes and colours
- text alignment
- printing documents
Suitable for beginners who have basic IT skills.
By the end of the course, you will have an understanding of the basic functions of Microsoft Word.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for learners who have little or extremely limited experience of Microsoft Word.
Material required for the course
Bring a pen and paper for making notes.
Teaching method
Learning will be through
- observing tutor demonstrations
- completing a series of exercises under guidance of the tutor
How is your progress checked
Tutor observation, question and answer, and the completion of exercises.
Assessment
There will be a self-evaluation at the end of the session.
More information
This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.
Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.
Course details
Start date: Thursday 4 June 2026
When:
Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration: 1 day
Full fee: £15
Concessionary fee: £15
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre
Contact information
Community Learning Team
Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information
Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire
Phone: 01344 354220