Office 2007 New Features

 

 

Microsoft Office 2007 Common New Features

The Office Button
The Ribbon
Dialog Box Launchers
Screen Tips
The Quick Access Toolbar
The Microsoft Office Window Frame
Contextual Tabs
The Mini Toolbar
Galleries
Live Preview
Enhanced File and Compatibility Features in Office 2007

 

 

Microsoft Outlook

Quickly find the information you need with Instant Search
Enable Instant Search
Disable Instant Search
Find a message
Include subfolders in Instant Search
Include the Deleted Items folder in Instant Search
Add more search criteria
Reuse a recent search
Include data files in searches
Choose which data files to include in searches
Color Categories
Assign a color category to a message
Assign a Quick Click category to a message
Set a Quick Click category
Assign a Quick Click category
Attachment previewing
Preview an attachment in the Reading Pane
Preview an attachment
Minimized Navigation Pane
Minimize or expand the Navigation Pane
Task integration on the Calendar
Schedule an in-person meeting
Change a meeting
Make a meeting recurring
Make a meeting private
Easily share information with anyone, anywhere
Send your calendar via e-mail
Discontinued features and modified functionality in Outlook 2007

 

 

Microsoft Word 2007

Styles
New Fonts in Word 2007
Document Themes
Building Blocks
SmartArt Graphics

 

 

Microsoft Excel 2007

Excel Spreadsheet Enhancements
The Enhanced Excel Table
Format Tables
Conditional Formatting
Enhanced Sorting
Enhanced Filter Options

 

 

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

PowerPoint Themes and Quick Styles
SmartArt Graphics
New and improved Effects and Text Styles
Table and Chart Enhancements
Slide Libraries 

 

Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 1

Course Description

Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful information management computer applications is the relational database. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will be introduced to the concept of the relational database by using the Microsoft® Office Access 2003 relational database application and its information management tools.

Prerequisites: To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 1, we recommend completion of one of the following Element K courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: An Overview of Access 2003

Topic 1A: Understand Relational Databases

Topic 1B: Examine the Access Environment

Topic 1C: Open the Database Environment

Topic 1D: Examine an Access Table
 

Lesson 2: Managing Data

Topic 2A: Examine an Access Form

Topic 2B: Add and Delete Records

Topic 2C: Sort Records

Topic 2D: Display Recordsets

Topic 2E: Update Records

Topic 2F: Run a Report
 

Lesson 3: Establishing Table Relationships

Topic 3A: Identify Table Relationships

Topic 3B: Identify Primary and Foreign Keys in the Relationships Window

Topic 3C: Work with Subdatasheets
 

Lesson 4: Querying the Database

Topic 4A: Create a Select Query

Topic 4B: Add Criteria to a Query

Topic 4C: Add a Calculated Field to a Query

Topic 4D: Perform a Calculation on a Record Grouping
 

Lesson 5: Designing Forms

Topic 5A: Examine Form Design Guidelines

Topic 5B: Create a Form Using AutoForm

Topic 5C: Create a Form Using the Form Wizard

Topic 5D: Modify the Design of a Form
 

Lesson 6: Producing Reports

Topic 6A: Create an AutoReport

Topic 6B: Create a Report by Using the Wizard

Topic 6C: Examine a Report in Design View

Topic 6D: Add a Calculated Field to a Report

Topic 6E: Modify the Format Properties of a Control

Topic 6F: AutoFormat a Report

Topic 6G: Adjust the Width of a Report
 

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

 

Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 2

Course Description

As you begin this course, you should have the basic skills you need to work with a Microsoft® Office Access 2003 databases. This includes working with Access tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports. But thus far you have been focusing on essential database user skills only. In this course you will consider how to design and create a new Access database, how to customize database components, and how to share Access data with other applications.

Prerequisites: To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft Access 2003: Level 2, we recommend completion of the following courses, or equivalent knowledge (basic familiarity with Access tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports) from another source:

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Planning a Database

Topic 1A: Design a Relational Database

Topic 1B: Identify Database Purpose

Topic 1C: Review Existing Data

Topic 1D: Determine Fields

Topic 1E: Group Fields into Tables

Topic 1F: Normalize the Data

Topic 1G: Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
 

Lesson 2: Building the Structure of a Database

Topic 2A: Create a New Database

Topic 2B: Create a Table Using a Wizard

Topic 2C: Create Tables in Design View

Topic 2D: Create Relationships between Tables
 

Lesson 3: Controlling Data Entry

Topic 3A: Restrict Data Entry with Field Properties

Topic 3B: Create an Input Mask

Topic 3C: Create a Lookup Field
 

Lesson 4: Finding and Joining Data

Topic 4A: Find Data with Filters

Topic 4B: Create Query Joins

Topic 4C: Join Unrelated Tables

Topic 4D: Relate Data Within a Table
 

Lesson 5: Creating Flexible Queries

Topic 5A: Set Select Query Properties

Topic 5B: Create Parameter Queries

Topic 5C: Create Action Queries
 

Lesson 6: Improving Your Forms

Topic 6A: Enhance the Appearance of a Form

Topic 6B: Restrict Data Entry in Forms

Topic 6C: Add Command Buttons

Topic 6D: Create a Subform
 

Lesson 7: Customizing Your Reports

Topic 7A: Organize Report Information

Topic 7B: Set Report Control Properties

Topic 7C: Control Report Pagination

Topic 7D: Summarize Information

Topic 7E: Add a Subreport to an Existing Report

Topic 7F: Create Mailing Labels
 

Lesson 8: Expanding the Reach of Your Data

Topic 8A: Publish Access Data as a Word Document

Topic 8B: Analyze Access Data in Excel

Topic 8C: Export Data to a Text File

Topic 8D: Merge Access Data with a Word Document
 

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

 

Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 3

Course Description

Your training in and use of Microsoft® Office Access 2003 has provided you with a solid foundation in the basic and intermediate skills for working in Microsoft® Office Access 2003. You're now ready to extend your knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities.

Prerequisites: To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 3, we recommend completion of the following Element K courses, or equivalent knowledge (familiarity with basic and intermediate features of Access tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports) from another source:

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data

Topic 1A: Import Data

Topic 1B: Analyze Tables

Topic 1C: Create a Junction Table

Topic 1D: Improve Table Structure
 

Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries

Topic 2A: Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries

Topic 2B: Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field

Topic 2C: Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query

Topic 2D: Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart

Topic 2E: Display a Graphical Summary on a Form
 

Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros

Topic 3A: Create a Macro

Topic 3B: Attach a Macro to a Command Button

Topic 3C: Restrict Records Using a Where Condition
 

Lesson 4: Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros

Topic 4A: Require Data Entry with a Macro

Topic 4B: Display a Message Box with a Macro

Topic 4C: Automate Data Entry
 

Lesson 5: Making Forms More Effective

Topic 5A: Change the Display of Data Conditionally

Topic 5B: Display a Calendar on a Form

Topic 5C: Organize Information with Tab Pages
 

Lesson 6: Making Reports More Effective

Topic 6A: Cancel Printing of a Blank Report

Topic 6B: Include a Chart in a Report

Topic 6C: Arrange Data in Columns

Topic 6D: Create a Report Snapshot
 

Lesson 7: Maintaining an Access Database

Topic 7A: Link Tables to External Data Sources

Topic 7B: Back Up a Database

Topic 7C: Compact and Repair a Database

Topic 7D: Protect a Database with a Password

Topic 7E: Determine Object Dependency

Topic 7F: Document a Database

Topic 7G: Analyze the Performance of a Database
 

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

 

Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 4

Course Description

In previous levels, you were introduced to advanced topics that dealt with local database management. In this course, you will learn remote database management, how to exchange data with XML and other type applications, and how to automate your business processes by using VBA code.

Prerequisites: To ensure the successful completion of Access 2003: Level 4, we recommend completion of the following Element K courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:
Windows 2000: Introduction, Windows XP: Introduction, or Windows XP: Level 1 and Windows XP: Level 2 and Access 2003: Level 1, Access 2003: Level 2, and Access 2003: Level 3

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Making Your Data Available on the Web

          Topic 1A: Create a Data Access Page by Using the Wizard

          Topic 1B: Improve the Presentation of the Data Access Page

          Topic 1C: Viewing Data Access Pages with the Browser

          Topic 1D: Edit Data Using the Data Access Page

          Topic 1E: Group Records in the Data Access Page

 

Lesson 2: Developing a Data Access Page in Design View

          Topic 2A: Create a Data Access Page in Design View

          Topic 2B: Incorporate a ComboBox in the Data Access Page

          Topic 2C: Test the New Record Function of the Data Access Page

          Topic 2D: Develop a PivotTable with the Office PivotTable Tool

          Topic 2E: Develop a PivotChart

 

Lesson 3: Integrating Access into Your Business

          Topic 3A: Import XML Data into an Access Database

          Topic 3B: Export Access Data to XML Format

          Topic 3C: Share Data with Other Office Applications

 

Lesson 4: Automating a Business Process with VBA

          Topic 4A: Create a Standard Module

          Topic 4B: Develop Code

          Topic 4C: Call a Procedure from a Form

          Topic 4D: Run the Procedure

 

Lesson 5: Creating a Switchboard and Setting the Startup Options

          Topic 5A: Create a Database Switchboard

          Topic 5B: Modify a Database Switchboard

          Topic 5C: Set the Startup Options

          Topic 5D: Modify the Startup Options

 

Lesson 6: Distributing and Securing the Database

          Topic 6A: Split a Database

          Topic 6B: Implement Security

          Topic 6C: Set Passwords

          Topic 6D: Encode and Decode a Database

          Topic 6E: Convert an Access Database to an MDE File

 

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program


Excel Level 1

 

 

Prerequisites: To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Element K course or have equivalent knowledge:

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Excel

Topic 1A: An Overview of Excel
Topic 1B: Navigate in Excel
Topic 1C: Select Data
Topic 1D: Enter Data
Topic 1E: Save a Workbook
Topic 1F: Obtain Help

Lesson 2: Modifying a Worksheet

Topic 2A: Move and Copy Data Between Cells
Topic 2B: Fill Cells with Series of Data
Topic 2C: Edit Cell Data
Topic 2D: Insert and Delete Cells, Columns, and Rows
Topic 2E: Find, Replace, and Go To Cell Data
Topic 2F: Spell Check a Worksheet

Lesson 3: Performing Calculations

Topic 3A: Create Basic Formulas
Topic 3B: Calculate with Functions
Topic 3C: Copy Formulas and Functions
Topic 3D: Create an Absolute Reference

Lesson 4: Formatting a Worksheet

Topic 4A: Change Font Size and Type
Topic 4B: Add Borders and Color to Cells
Topic 4C: Change Column Width and Row Height
Topic 4D: Merge Cells
Topic 4E: Apply Number Formats
Topic 4F: Create a Custom Number Format
Topic 4G: Align Cell Contents
Topic 4H: Find and Replace Formats
Topic 4I: Apply an AutoFormat
Topic 4J: Apply Styles

Lesson 5: Developing a Workbook

Topic 5A: Format Worksheet Tabs
Topic 5B: Reposition Worksheets in a Workbook
Topic 5C: Insert and Delete Worksheets
Topic 5D: Copy and Paste Worksheets
Topic 5E: Copy a Workbook

Lesson 6: Printing Workbook Contents

Topic 6A: Set a Print Title
Topic 6B: Create a Header and a Footer
Topic 6C: Set Page Margins
Topic 6D: Change Page Orientation
Topic 6E: Insert and Remove Page Breaks
Topic 6F: Print a Range

 Lesson 7: Customizing Layout

Topic 7A: Split a Worksheet
Topic 7B: Arrange Worksheets
Topic 7C: Freeze and Unfreeze Rows and Columns
Topic 7D: Hide and Unhide Worksheets

 

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

 

Excel Level 2

 

Prerequisites: To ensure your success, we recommend that you have experience with creating, editing, formatting, saving, and printing basic spreadsheets in Microsoft® Excel 2003. Students can obtain this level of skill by taking the following Element K course:

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating and Applying Templates

Topic 1A: Create a Workbook from a Template

Topic 1B: Create a Custom Template

Topic 1C: Working with Comments

Topic 1D: Create a Hyperlink

Topic 1E: Use Web-based Research Tools

 

Lesson 2: Creating and Modifying Charts

Topic 2A: Create a Chart

Topic 2B: Format Chart Items

Topic 2C: Change the Chart Type

Topic 2D: Create a Diagram

 

Lesson 3: Working with Graphic Objects

Topic 3A: Insert Graphics

Topic 3B: Create AutoShapes

Topic 3C: Format Graphic Objects

Topic 3D: Change the Order of Graphic Objects

Topic 3E: Group Graphic Objects

Topic 3F: Move, Copy, and Resize Graphic Objects

 

Lesson 4: Calculating with Advanced Formulas

Topic 4A: Create and Apply a Name for a Range of Cells

Topic 4B: Calculate Across Worksheets

Topic 4C: Calculate with Date and Time Functions

Topic 4D: Calculate with Financial Functions

Topic 4E: Calculate with Statistical Functions

Topic 4F: Calculate with Lookup and Reference Functions

Topic 4G: Calculate with Logical Functions

 

Lesson 5: Sorting and Filtering Data

Topic 5A: Sort Data Lists

Topic 5B: Filter Data Lists

Topic 5C: Create and Apply Advanced Filters

Topic 5D: Calculate with Database Functions

Topic 5E: Add Subtotals to a Worksheet

 

Lesson 6: Using Excel with the Web

Topic 6A: Export Excel Data

Topic 6B: Publish a Worksheet to the Web

Topic 6C: Import Data from the Web

Topic 6D: Create a Web Query

 

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

 

Excel Level 3

 

Prerequisites: To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Element K courses or have equivalent knowledge:

 

Performance-based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Streamlining Workflow

Topic 1A: Create a Macro

Topic 1B: Edit a Macro

Topic 1C: Customize Access to Excel Commands

Topic 1D: Apply Conditional Formatting

Topic 1E: Add Data Validation Criteria

Topic 1F: Update a Workbook's Properties

Topic 1G: Modify Excel's Default Settings

 

Lesson 2: Collaborating with Others

Topic 2A: Protect Files

Topic 2B: Share a Workbook

Topic 2C: Set Revision Tracking

Topic 2D: Review Tracked Revisions

Topic 2E: Merge Workbooks

Topic 2F: Adjust Macro Settings

Topic 2G: Administer Digital Signatures

 

Lesson 3: Auditing Worksheets

Topic 3A: Trace Cell Precedents

Topic 3B: Trace Cell Dependents

Topic 3C: Locate Errors in Formulas

Topic 3D: Locate Invalid Data and Formulas

Topic 3E: Watch and Evaluate Formulas

Topic 3F: Group and Outline Data

 

Lesson 4: Analyzing Data

Topic 4A: Create a Trendline

Topic 4B: Create Scenarios

Topic 4C: Perform What-If Analysis

Topic 4D: Develop a PivotTable© Report

Topic 4E: Develop a PivotChart© Report

Topic 4F: Perform Statistical Analysis with the Analysis ToolPak

 

Lesson 5: Working with Multiple Workbooks

Topic 5A: Create a Workspace

Topic 5B: Consolidate Data

Topic 5C: Link Cells in Different Workbooks

Topic 5D: Edit Links

 

Lesson 6: Importing and Exporting Data

Topic 6A: Export to Microsoft Word

Topic 6B: Import a Word Table

Topic 6C: Import Text Files

 

Lesson 7: Structuring XML Workbooks

Topic 7A: Develop XML Maps

Topic 7B: Import, Add, and Export XML Data

Topic 7C: Manage XML Workbooks

Topic 7D: Apply XML View Options

 

 

FrontPage Introduction

 

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

Course Content

 

Lesson 1: Creating a Web

Topic 1A: Overview of Web Development

Topic 1B: Create a New Web Site

Topic 1C: Create and Format Web Page Text

Topic 1D: Create Pages

Topic 1E: Import Web Pages

 

Lesson 2: Adding Images

Topic 2A: Add a Picture to a Web Page

Topic 2B: Edit a Picture

Topic 2C: Add a New Drawing

Topic 2D: Add a Photo Gallery

Topic 2E: Modify a Photo Gallery

 

Lesson 3: Creating Links

Topic 3A: Add Hyperlinks

Topic 3B: Add Bookmark Links

Topic 3C: Link from an Image

 

Lesson 4: Adding Tables

Topic 4A: Insert a Table

Topic 4B: Set Table Properties

Topic 4C: Set Cell Properties

Topic 4D: Edit a Table's Structure

Topic 4E: Split Tables

Topic 4F: AutoFormat a Table

 

Lesson 5: Formatting a Web Page

Topic 5A: Apply a Theme

Topic 5B: Customize a Theme

Topic 5C: Create and Format with Styles

Topic 5D: Set the Background

Topic 5E: Test in Multiple Browsers

 

Lesson 6: Designing Your Web Pages

Topic 6A: Design a Web Page Layout

Topic 6B: Lay Out a Web Page with Tables

Topic 6C: Create and Apply a Dynamic Web Template

 

Lesson 7: Structuring a Web Site with Navigation View

Topic 7A: Create a Navigation Structure

Topic 7B: Modify a Navigation Structure

Topic 7C: Remove a Web Page from a Web's Navigation Structure

 

Lesson 8: Publishing a Web

Topic 8A: Prepare Your Web Site for Publishing

Topic 8B: Publish Your Web

Topic 8C: Publish a Web Site from One Location to Another

 

FrontPage Advanced

 

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

 

Course Content

Lesson 1: Laying Out a Page with Frames

Topic 1A: Create Frames Pages

Topic 1B: Add Links to Frames Pages

Topic 1C: Modify Frames

Topic 1D: Create an Inline Frame

 

 

Lesson 2: Adding User Navigation Components

Topic 2A: Add Search Capabilities

Topic 2B: Create an Image Map

Topic 2C: Insert a Link Bar

Topic 2D: Create a Table of Contents

 

 

Lesson 3: Working with Forms

Topic 3A: Create a Form

Topic 3B: Modify Field Properties

Topic 3C: Send Form Data to a File

Topic 3D: Send Form Data to a Database

 

 

Lesson 4: Displaying Dynamic Content

Topic 4A: Share Content Between Pages

Topic 4B: Add an Interactive Button

Topic 4C: Swap Images

Topic 4D: Display Database Information on a Page

Topic 4E: Insert Redirect Meta Tags

Topic 4F: Add a Chart

 

 

Lesson 5: Managing Workgroup Development

Topic 5A: Manage Tasks

Topic 5B: Manage Files with Source Control

Topic 5C: Manage a File's Review Status

Topic 5D: Secure a Web

 

 

Lesson 6: Maintaining a Site

Topic 6A: Manage Web Folders

Topic 6B: Manage Web Files

Topic 6C: Correct Broken Hyperlinks

Topic 6D: Analyze a Web's Usage

Topic 6E: Display a Top 10 List for Visitors

Topic 6F: Change Default Documents

 

FLASH Level 1

 

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exploring Adobe Flash CS3

Topic 1A: Examine Rich Internet Applications

Topic 1B: Explore the Adobe Flash CS3 Environment

Topic 1C: Produce a Flash Application File
 

Lesson 2: Working with Graphics

Topic 2A: Import Graphics

Topic 2B: Create Vector Graphics

Topic 2C: Modify Vector Graphics

Topic 2D: Organize Content with Layers

Topic 2E: Modify Colors

Topic 2F: Convert Graphics to Symbols

Topic 2G: Create a Mask Effect
 

Lesson 3: Managing Text in a Flash Document

Topic 3A: Add Text to a Flash Document

Topic 3B: Set Font Options

Topic 3C: Add Input Text Using Flash Components

Topic 3D: Apply a Skin to a Component
 

Lesson 4: Adding Animations to a Flash Document

Topic 4A: Create a Frame-by-Frame Animation

Topic 4B: Create a Motion Tween Animation

Topic 4C: Create a Complex Motion Tween

Topic 4D: Control the Timeline with ActionScript

Topic 4E: Create a Shape Tween Animation

Topic 4F: Animate Using Timeline Effects

FLASH ~ Level 2


 

Lesson 5: Adding Interactivity to Buttons

Topic 5A: Create Buttons

Topic 5B: Control Movies with Button Behaviors

Topic 5C: Create Navigation Systems
 

Lesson 6: Working with Movie Clips

Topic 6A: Add Interactivity with Movie Clips

Topic 6B: Create a Flash Slide Presentation

Topic 6C: Apply Effects to Movie Clips
 

Lesson 7: Adding Audio to a Movie

Topic 7A: Import Audio

Topic 7B: Control Sound Playback

Topic 7C: Add Sounds with Behaviors
 

Lesson 8: Adding Video to a Movie

Topic 8A: Encode a Video Object

Topic 8B: Create a Video Object
 

Lesson 9: Publishing Flash Documents

Topic 9A: Publish a Flash Document

Topic 9B: Detect the Flash Player Version

 

 

DreamWeaver Level 1

 

Prerequisites: To ensure the successful completion of Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Level 1, the student should have an understanding of how to use Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Dreamweaver

Topic 1A: Examine the Basic Concepts of Web Designing

Topic 1B: Explore the Dreamweaver Environment

Topic 1C: Customize the Workspace

 

Lesson 2: Creating a Website

Topic 2A: Define a Website

Topic 2B: Create a Web Page

Topic 2C: Format a Web Page

Topic 2D: Organize Files and Folders

Topic 2E: Create Templates

 

Lesson 3: Adding Design Elements to Web Pages

Topic 3A: Insert Images

Topic 3B: Insert Tables

Topic 3C: Create Repeating Region Templates

 

Lesson 4: Working with Links

Topic 4A: Create Hyperlinks

Topic 4B: Create Email Links

Topic 4C: Create Image Maps

Topic 4D: Create Anchors

 

Lesson 5: Working with Frames

Topic 5A: Create Framesets

Topic 5B: Enhance Frames

 

Lesson 6: Uploading a Website

Topic 6A: Ensure Accessibility

Topic 6B: Upload Files onto a Site

 

Appendix A: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program®
 

DreamWeaver Level 2

 

Prerequisites: Before taking this course, students should have completed the Adobe® Dreamweaver® CS3: Level 1 course or possess equivalent knowledge.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Working in Code View

Topic 1A: Use Coding Tools

Topic 1B: Search for and Replace Code

Topic 1C: Use Design Notes and Comments

 

Lesson 2: Formatting with Style Sheets

Topic 2A: Create CSS Styles

Topic 2B: Apply External Styles to Multiple Pages

Topic 2C: Redefine Style Sheets

 

Lesson 3: Creating an Effective User-Navigation Interface

Topic 3A: Create Rollovers

Topic 3B: Create a Navigation Bar

Topic 3C: Add Flash Buttons and Text to a Page

Topic 3D: Use the Spry User Interface Widgets

Topic 3E: Add Spry Effects

 

Lesson 4: Working with AP Elements

Topic 4A: Create AP Elements

Topic 4B: Control AP Elements Dynamically

Topic 4C: Insert Rich Media Objects into an AP Element

 

Lesson 5: Automating Tasks

Topic 5A: Add Library Items from Site Pages

Topic 5B: Place Library Items onto Site Pages

Topic 5C: Use Snippets

Topic 5D: Replay Actions Using the History Panel

 

Lesson 6: Creating Forms

Topic 6A: Set Up Forms

Topic 6B: Add Form Elements

Topic 6C: Validate Forms

 

Lesson 7: Authoring with XML-Based Data

Topic 7A: Integrate XML-Based Data

Topic 7B: Display XML Data Using Spry

 

Appendix A: Integrating Other Applications with Dreamweaver

Supplemental Lesson Integrating Other Applications with Dreamweaver

Topic 1A: Import Word Documents into Dreamweaver

Topic 1B: Import Excel Worksheets into Dreamweaver

Topic 1C: Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment

Topic 1D: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge

Topic 1E: Integrate Photoshop Images in Dreamweaver

Topic 1F: Preview Web Pages in Device Central

 

Appendix B: Adobe® Certified Expert (ACE) Program

 

 

Dreamweaver Level 3

 

Prerequisites: Before taking this course, the student should complete the following Element K courses, or have equivalent knowledge:

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Establishing Database Connectivity

Topic 1A: Connect to a Server Using a Server Technology

Topic 1B: Identify the Components of a Database-Driven Site

Topic 1C: Create a Connection to a Database

 

Lesson 2: Working with Recordsets

Topic 2A: Create Recordsets

Topic 2B: Display Records

Topic 2C: Page Through Recordsets

 

Lesson 3: Creating Interactive Page Elements

Topic 3A: Create Master and Detail Pages

Topic 3B: Create Search and Results Pages

Topic 3C: Use Dynamic Form Elements

 

Lesson 4: Administering Database Records

Topic 4A: Insert Records

Topic 4B: Edit Records

Topic 4C: Delete Records

 

Lesson 5: Creating a User Authentication System

Topic 5A: Create a User Registration Form

Topic 5B: Secure Web Pages

 

Lesson 6: Administering Websites

Topic 6A: Transfer Files to Servers

Topic 6B: Manage Websites

 

Appendix A: Adobe® Certified Expert (ACE) Program

 

 

 

FireWorks Level 1

Lesson 1:
The Fireworks Environment Topic 1A: An Overview of Fireworks Task 1A-1: Previewing a Web Page in Fireworks Topic 1B: Vector and Bitmap Graphics Topic 1C: Fireworks Environment Elements Task 1C-1: Exploring a Fireworks Document Task 1C-2: Accessing and Arranging Fireworks Panels Topic 1D: Navigating in Fireworks Task 1D-1: Zooming and Navigating Task 1D-2: Resizing the Fireworks Window Task 1D-3: Navigating Using Shortcuts
 

Lesson 2:
Creating Vector Graphics Topic 2A: Drawing Tools Task 2A-1: Drawing with the Pencil Tool Task 2A-2: Drawing Straight Segments with the Pencil Tool Task 2A-3: Drawing Line Segments with the Line Tool Topic 2B: Object Drawing Tools Task 2B-1: Rectangle Tool Task 2B-2: The Ellipse Tool Task 2B-3: Polygon Tool Topic 2C: Modifying Vector Graphics Task 2C-1: Using the Stroke Panel Task 2C-2: Editing Fills Task 2C-3: Gradient Fills Task 2C-4: Applying Pattern Fills
 

Lesson 3:
Transforming Vector Images and Effects Topic 3A: Combining Shapes Task 3A-1: Combining Vector Shapes Task 3A-2: Expanding Strokes Topic 3B: Arranging and Transforming Task 3B-1: Aligning Objects Task 3B-2: Adjusting the Stacking Order Task 3B-3: Using Layers Task 3B-4: Scaling Objects Task 3B-5: Skewing and Distorting Objects Task 3B-6: Knife Tool Task 3B-7: Grouping Task 3B-8: Using Rulers, Grids, and Guides Topic 3C: Applying Effects Task 3C-1: Applying Glow Task 3C-2: Applying a Drop Shadow
 

Lesson 4:
Bitmap Images Topic 4A: Bitmap Basics Task 4A-1: Importing Bitmaps Task 4A-2: Enlarging Bitmap Images Task 4A-3: Cropping Bitmap Images Topic 4B: Editing Bitmap Images Task 4B-1: Bitmap Mode Task 4B-2: Creating Selections Task 4B-3: Painting Bitmap Images Topic 4C: Effects with Bitmap Images Task 4C-1: Applying Effects to Bitmap Images Topic 4D: Effects with Bitmap Images Task 4D-1: Vector and Bitmap Graphics
 

Lesson 5:
Using Text Topic 5A: Creating Text Task 5A-1: Adding Text Task 5A-2: Applying Effects to Text Topic 5B: Merging Text and Graphics Task 5B-1: Combining Text with Vectors Task 5B-2: Converting Text to Paths Topic 5C: Merging Text and Graphics Task 5C-1: Adding Text
 

Lesson 6:
Optimizing Graphics for the Web Topic 6A: Web Graphic File Formats Topic 6B: Optimizing Images Task 6B-1: Optimizing Photographic Images Task 6B-2: Optimizing Flat Color Graphics
 

Lesson 7:
Hotspot Links Topic 7A: Creating Hotspots Task 7A-1: Adding Hotspots Topic 7B: Assigning Links to Hotspots Task 7B-1: Assigning Links
 

Lesson 8:
Slicing and Rollovers Topic 8A: Slicing Task 8A-1: Slicing and Optimizing Topic 8B: Rollovers Task 8B-1: Creating Drag and Drop Rollovers Task 8B-2: Using Live Effects in Rollovers Task 8B-3: Custom Rollovers Task 8B-4: Creating Disjoint Rollovers Task 8B-5: Exporting Task 8B-6: Using Fireworks Files in Dreamweaver

 

 

FireWorks Level 2

Lesson 1:
Vector Paths Topic 1A: Vector Path Concepts Topic 1B: Drawing and Editing Rough Paths Task 1B-1: Using the Pencil Tool Task 1B-2: Simplifying and Reshaping Paths Topic 1C: Creating Paths Precisely with the Pen Tool Task 1C-1: Creating Straight Segments Task 1C-2: Creating Curved Segments Task 1C-3: Creating Multiple Segment Paths Task 1C-4: Creating Sharp Corners Task 1C-5: Combining Straight and Curved Segments Task 1C-6: Editing Paths Task 1C-7: Adding and Editing Anchor Points Topic 1D: Text and Paths Task 1D-1: Wrapping Text on a Path Task 1D-2: Converting Text to Paths
 

Lesson 2:
Image Effects Topic 2A: Improving Sharpness and Contrast Task 2A-1: Unsharp Masking Task 2A-2: Using Levels to Adjust Contrast Task 2A-3: Using Curves to Adjust Contrast Topic 2B: Editing Images Task 2B-1: Using the Rubber Stamp Tool Task 2B-2: Cropping Image Areas Topic 2C: Patterns Task 2C-1: Using Patterns Topic 2D: Masking Task 2D-1: Creating Mask Groups Topic 2E: Saving Effects and Styles Task 2E-1: Saving and Applying Multiple Effects Task 2E-2: Creating and Applying Styles
 

Lesson 3:
Advanced Rollovers and Slicing Topic 3A: Triggering Rollovers from Polygonal Areas Task 3A-1: Preparing Slices for Rollover Effects Task 3A-2: Creating and Preparing Frames Task 3A-3: Creating Rollover Behaviors for Hotspots Topic 3B: Pop-Up Menus Task 3B-1: Creating Pop-Up Menus Topic 3C: Behaviors Task 3C-1: Creating and Editing Behaviors Topic 3D: Nav Bars Task 3D-1: Creating a Multi-State Nav Bar Task 3D-2: Custom-Naming Slices and Assigning URLs Task 3D-3: Creating a Down State Button
 

Lesson 4:
Symbols, Instances, and Animation Topic 4A: Button Symbols Task 4A-1: Creating Button Symbols Task 4A-2: Editing Button Symbols Topic 4B: Graphic Symbols Task 4B-1: Creating Graphic Symbols Task 4B-2: Updating Instances in Multiple Files Topic 4C: Creating Animation Task 4C-1: Creating an Animation Symbol Task 4C-2: Tweening Instances of Graphic Symbols Task 4C-3: Preparing Animation for Export
 

Lesson 5:
Exporting Pages for a Website Topic 5A: Text Slices Task 5A-1: Creating HTML Text Slices Topic 5B: HTML Export Options Task 5B-1: Exporting to HTML and Images
 

HTML L-1


Lesson 1: 
Overview of HTML Overview Introduction to HTML Creating an HTML document
 

Lesson 2: 
Formatting text with HTML Paragraph formatting with HTML Character formatting with HTML Comparing procedural and descriptive formatting
 

Lesson 3: 
Adding local and remote links Adding local links Adding remote links Adding internal links with the named anchor tag
 

Lesson 4: 
Adding graphics and sound Linking to and embedding graphics Linking to multimedia files
 

Lesson 5: 
Creating lists in HTML Creating lists Creating nested lists
 

Lesson 6: 
Creating tables in HTML Creating and modifying tables Creating advanced table elements
 

Lesson 7: 
Setting body and background attributes Setting backgrounds and text colors
 

Lesson 8: 
Web page design guidelines Web page style considerations
 

Lesson 9: 
Adding links to other Internet services Links to non-Web Internet services
 

HTML L-2


Lesson 1: 
Advanced tables
A. Creating nested tables B. Using tables for page layout
 

Lesson 2: 
Graphics
A. Incorporating graphics into a document B. Creating and using imagemaps
 

Lesson 3: 
Creating forms
A. Introduction to forms
 

Lesson 4: 
Advanced forms
A. Using advanced input types B. Setting input type attributes C. Creating a text area D. Creating form list boxes
 

Lesson 5: 
Frames
A. Overview of frames B. Creating frames C. Applying frame attributes D. Using nested framesets
 

Lesson 6: 
Dynamic and interactive documents
A. Interactive Web pages B. JavaScript in HTML documents C. Java in HTML documents
 

Lesson 7: 
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS-1)
A. Introduction to style sheets (CSS-1) B. Working with style sheet properties and selectors C. Linked style sheets

 

Outlook Level 3

Prerequisites: This course assumes that you are able to use Windows to manage information on your computer and that you have an intermediate knowledge of Outlook. The following courses (or equivalent knowledge thereof) are required: Either Windows XP: Introduction or Windows 2000: Introduction Windows XP Professional: Levels 1 & 2 (if using Windows XP) Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2003: Levels 1 & 2 Microsoft® Office Word 2003: Level 1

 

 

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Communicating Using MSN Messenger

Topic 1A: Obtain a Hotmail Account

Topic 1B: Add Contacts

Topic 1C: Send and Receive Instant Messages

Topic 1D: Attach a File

Topic 1E: Change MSN Messenger Status

Topic 1F: Change MSN Messenger Options

 

Lesson 2: Personalizing Your Mail

Topic 2A: Use Stationery

Topic 2B: Create Custom Stationery

Topic 2C: Create Signatures

Topic 2D: Modify Signatures

 

Lesson 3: Organizing Outlook Items

Topic 3A: Group Items

Topic 3B: Create Search Folders

Topic 3C: Create Rules

Topic 3D: Apply Conditional Formatting

 

Lesson 4: Working with Contacts

Topic 4A: Forward Contacts

Topic 4B: Create a vCard from a Contact

Topic 4C: Export Contacts

Topic 4D: Perform a Mail Merge

Topic 4E: Link Items to a Contact

 

Lesson 5: Saving and Archiving Mail

Topic 5A: Save Messages in Alternate Formats

Topic 5B: Archive Messages

Topic 5C: Protect Personal Folders

 

Lesson 6: Creating a Custom Form

Topic 6A: Add Form Fields

Topic 6B: Save a Form

Topic 6C: Test a Form

 

Lesson 7: Working Offline and Remotely

Topic 7A: Create an Offline Folder File

Topic 7B: Make a Folder Available Offline

Topic 7C: Create a Send/Receive Group

Topic 7D: Download Messages

 

 

 
 

 

Adobe® FrameMaker® 8.0: Level 1


Prerequisites: Students must be familiar with Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 or Vista, and a word processing software such as Microsoft Word.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with FrameMaker

Topic 1A: Explore the FrameMaker Interface

Topic 1B: Customize the User Interface

Topic 1C: Manage Multiple Documents

 

Lesson 2: Creating a New Layout

Topic 2A: Create a New Document

Topic 2B: Add Content to Pages

Topic 2C: Create a New Document from a Template

 

Lesson 3: Editing Text

Topic 3A: Edit Text

Topic 3B: Check Spelling Using the Spell Checker

Topic 3C: Replace Text Using the Find/Change Utility

Topic 3D: Track Text Edits

 

Lesson 4: Formatting Documents

Topic 4A: Apply Character Formatting

Topic 4B: Apply Paragraph Formatting

Topic 4C: Set Tabs in Paragraphs

 

Lesson 5: Creating Lists

Topic 5A: Create Lists from Default Formats

Topic 5B: Create Custom List Formats

Topic 5C: Create a Nested Sequential List

 

Lesson 6: Controlling Formatting and Text Flow

Topic 6A: Apply Selective Formatting

Topic 6B: Set Page Breaks

Topic 6C: Control Widows and Orphans

 

Lesson 7: Creating Page Layouts from Master Pages

Topic 7A: Create Headers and Footers

Topic 7B: Resize a Text Frame

Topic 7C: Create Side Headings

 

Lesson 8: Outputting Documents

Topic 8A: Print a Document

Topic 8B: Create a PDF File from a FrameMaker Document

Topic 8C: Create an HTML File from a FrameMaker Document

Topic 8D: Create an XML File from a FrameMaker Document

 

Adobe® FrameMaker® 8.0: Level 2

Prerequisites: To ensure your success, we recommend that you first take the following Element K course or have equivalent knowledge: Adobe® FrameMaker® 8.0: Level 1

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Organizing Information Using Tables

Topic 1A: Create a Table

Topic 1B: Modify Table Structure and Data

Topic 1C: Enhance Table Appearance

Topic 1D: Format Table Structure and Data

Topic 1E: Customize a Table Format

 

Lesson 2: Working with Graphics

Topic 2A: Draw Simple Lines and Shapes

Topic 2B: Create an Equation

Topic 2C: Format Objects

Topic 2D: Import Graphics

Topic 2E: Modify Graphics

 

Lesson 3: Working with Anchored Frames

Topic 3A: Create Anchored Frames

Topic 3B: Work with Anchored Text Frames

Topic 3C: Work with Reference Frames and Graphics

 

Lesson 4: Creating Master Pages

Topic 4A: Import an Existing Document

Topic 4B: Create Custom Master Pages

Topic 4C: Work with Multiple Text Frames

Topic 4D: Work with Variables

Topic 4E: Apply Custom Master Pages

 

Lesson 5: Setting Up Multi-Column Layouts

Topic 5A: Create Columns

Topic 5B: Create Flow Tags

Topic 5C: Add a Disconnected Page

 

Lesson 6: Outputting Books

Topic 6A: Create Cross-References

Topic 6B: Create Generated Files

Topic 6C: Create an Index

Topic 6D: Create a Book

Topic 6E: Prepare a Document for Printing

 

Appendix A:
Supplemental Lesson Working with Structured Documents

Topic 1A: Explore a Structured Document

Topic 1B: Work with Elements

Topic 1C: Manage Conditional Tags

Topic 1D: Enhance Structured Documents

Topic 1E: Validate Structured Documents