Word Contracts, Manuals, and Other Large Document

This virtual Microsoft Suite series class taught by Neal Otto will follow the schedule below. Each class must be registered for by emailing steph@nacmint.com; cost per class is $135/pp. The series is a la carte and no one must attend every class. All times are Mountain.
Word for Contracts, Manuals, and Other Large Documents
This course offers an in-depth exploration of advanced features in Microsoft Word, focusing on mastering the management and organization of long documents. Students will learn how to utilize advanced find and replace techniques, manipulate styles effectively, and navigate complex documents using tools such as the Navigation Pane and Outline View. Additionally, participants will gain expertise in creating automatic tables of contents and managing headers and footers.
Key Takeaways:
• Employ Advanced Selection Techniques: Utilize sophisticated methods to select and modify text efficiently, improving document editing and formatting tasks.
• Create and Apply Styles: Develop and use character, paragraph, and heading styles to ensure consistent formatting and enhance document structure.
• Navigate with the Navigation Pane: Use the Navigation Pane to efficiently navigate and organize complex documents, improving overall document management.
• Utilize Outline View: Implement Outline View to structure and review long documents, making it easier to manage and rearrange content.
• Generate Automatic Tables of Contents: Create and update a table of contents automatically, ensuring accurate and up-to-date document navigation.
• Manage Headers and Footers: Work efficiently with headers and footers to maintain consistency and professionalism throughout the document.
• Optimize Document Organization: Discover strategies for improving document organization and readability, making it easier to handle large volumes of content.
• Streamline Document Management: Explore best practices for managing and formatting long documents, enhancing productivity and document quality.
Neal Otto Bio:
“People work too hard to get simple things done!” quotes Neal Otto, Jumpstart Computer Training. Neal and Jumpstart believe that technology should reduce waste and help us all get more of the right things done, faster. Since 1996, Neal and Jumpstart have helped tens of thousands of individuals improve their use of Microsoft technologies.
Neal, a former high school teacher, is known for his broad knowledge of an extensive array of Microsoft software and his ability to connect with students of all abilities and styles. Given his background, he can keep audiences engaged and entertained.
Neal lives in Corvallis Oregon with his sweetheart Shannon. Linus THE Wonder Dog and Cali THE Wonder Dog 2 keep Neal company in his office during webinars. Neal is a long-distance bicyclist and loves to spend any spare time in his shop making sawdust or in the kitchen making bread. Son Nathan is the CFO of Fluke Healthcare; daughter Brynne is self-employed and resides in Bellingham Washington.
Subject |
Start |
End |
Excel Essentials |
Tue 1/27/2026 9 AM |
Tue 1/27/2026 1 PM |
Excel Calculations and Charts |
Tue 2/10/2026 9 AM |
Tue 2/10/2026 1 PM |
Outlook - Simplify, Organize, and Boost Productivity |
Tue 2/24/2026 9 AM |
Tue 2/24/2026 1 PM |
Excel Database/List Management |
Tue 3/10/2026 9 AM |
Tue 3/10/2026 1 PM |
Excel Get and Transform |
Tue 3/24/2026 9 AM |
Tue 3/24/2026 1 PM |
Word for Contracts, Manuals, and Other Large Documents |
Tue 4/7/2026 9 AM |
Tue 4/7/2026 1 PM |
Excel Conditional Formatting |
Tue 4/21/2026 9 AM |
Tue 4/21/2026 11 AM |