Here are two Publisher 2003 Training Manuals, hosted by Villanova University. The first one teaches you how to create, edit, and work with Flyers in Publisher. The second one shows you how to make and edit a Newsletter using Publisher. Both of these Publisher training manuals demonstrate how to do many tasks, including the following: setup your design using layout and ruler guides; modify the color, page, and page schemes; change fonts and modify text, line, and paragraph properties; work with drawing objects and AutoShapes; adding graphics and clipart; using text boxes; and managing master pages.


Publisher 2003: Creating Flyers
(49 pages, 57kb, pdf)

Contents ‘Creating Flyers in Publisher’ Training Manual:

Lesson 1 – Creating a New Publication:
Opening the New Publication Task Pane 
Using the New Publication Task Pane
Using a Publication Type Wizard
Saving a Publication 
Closing a Publication
Opening an Existing Publication 
Using an Existing Publication 

Lesson 2 – Using Basic Publication  Skills:
Magnifying a Publication 
Adding Text to a Text Box 
Moving an Object 
Resizing an Object
Using Undo and Redo
Using the Layout Guides 
Hiding and Displaying Layout Guides 
Moving the Rulers 
Creating and Clearing Ruler Guides

Lesson 3 – Changing Publication Design:
Modifying a Publication 
Using the Publication Options Task Pane 
Using the Publication Designs Task Pane 
Using the Color Schemes Task Pane
Using the Font Schemes Task Pane
Using the Page Content Task Pane

Lesson 4 – Enhancing Publication Text:
Displaying and Hiding Special Characters 
Changing the Font 
Changing the Font Size 
Changing Font Style and Effect
Changing the Font Color 
Changing Text Alignment 
Modifying Line and Paragraph Spacing
Setting Paragraph Breaks
Using the Format Painter

Lesson  5 – Working with Drawing Objects:
Working with Objects
Using the Objects Toolbar
Drawing a Line 
Sizing and Positioning Objects
Drawing AutoShapes
Adding Text to an Object 

Lesson 6 – Formatting Objects:
Changing the Fill Color of an Object 
Formatting Lines and Borders 
Working with Layers
Selecting Multiple Objects 
Grouping Objects
Deleting an Object 
Rotating and Flipping Objects

Lesson 7 – Using Graphic Images:
Working with Graphics 
Using the Insert Clip Art Task Pane
Inserting Clips with the Clip Organizer
Organizing Clips
Inserting a Picture
Cropping a Picture
Changing Text Wrapping 
Recoloring a Clip or Picture 
Using the Design Gallery 

Lesson 8 – Using Text Boxes:
Creating a Text Box
Moving and Copying Text
Using the Paste Options Button
Importing Text from Word


Publisher 2003: Creating Newsletters
(61 pages, 57kb, pdf)

Contents of  ’Creating Newsletters in Publisher’ Training Manual:

Lesson 1 – Creating a New Publication:
Opening the New Publication Task Pane 
Using the New Publication Task Pane
Using a Publication Type Wizard
Saving a Publication 
Closing a Publication
Using a Design Set Wizard
Using a Blank Publication Type Wizard 
Opening an Existing Publication 
Using an Existing Publication 

Lesson 2 - Using Basic Publication  Skills:
Magnifying a Publication 
Navigating and Viewing Multiple Pages
Adding Text to a Text Box 
Moving an Object 
Resizing an Object
Using Undo and Redo
Using the Layout Guides 
Hiding and Displaying Layout Guides 
Moving the Rulers 
Creating and Clearing Ruler Guides

Lesson 3 - Changing Publication Design:
Modifying a Publication 
Using the Publication Options Task Pane 
Using the Publication Designs Task Pane 
Using the Color Schemes Task Pane
Using the Font Schemes Task Pane
Using the Page Content Task Pane
Formatting a Blank Publication
Importing a Word Document

Lesson 4 - Enhancing Publication Text:
Displaying and Hiding Special Characters 
Changing the Font 
Changing the Font Size 
Changing Font Style and Effect
Changing the Font Color 
Changing Text Alignment 
Modifying Line and Paragraph Spacing
Setting Paragraph Breaks
Using the Format Painter
Adding Horizontal Rules to a Paragraph 
Using the Styles and Formatting Task Pane 
Creating a New Text Style

Lesson 5 - Working with Drawing Objects:
Working with Objects
Using the Objects Toolbar
Drawing an Enclosed Object 
Drawing a Line 
Sizing and Positioning Objects
Drawing AutoShapes
Adding Text to an Object 

Lesson 6 – Formatting Objects:
Changing the Fill Color of an Object 
Formatting Lines and Borders 
Using Additional Line Formatting 
Using BorderArt 
Working with Layers
Selecting Multiple Objects 
Grouping Objects
Deleting an Object 
Rotating and Flipping Objects

Lesson 7 - Using Graphic Images:
Working with Graphics 
Using the Insert Clip Art Task Pane
Inserting Clips with the Clip Organizer
Organizing Clips
Inserting a Picture
Cropping a Picture
Changing Text Wrapping 
Using the Design Gallery 

Lesson 8 - Using Text Boxes:
Creating a Text Box
Working with Connected Text Boxes 
Connecting Text Boxes 
Disconnecting Text Boxes
Deleting Text from the Overflow Area 
Creating Columns in a Text Box 
Moving and Copying Text
Using the Paste Options Button
Importing Text from Word
Disabling Automatic Copyfitting 

Lesson 9 – Customizing Publication:
Working with Custom Publications
Using the Master Page
Using Headers and Footers
Inserting Automatic Page Numbering 
Ignoring the Master for a Page 
Creating Multiple Master Pages 
Editing a Master Page
Adding Pages
Deleting Pages 
Inserting Sections 
Adding a Background Fill to a Page
Customizing a Color Scheme

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Here are two Training Manuals for Adobe Acrobat, hosted by Villanova University. The first one teaches you how to create and work with Editable PDF Forms in Acrobat 7. The second one shows you how to use several of Acrobat’s advanced editing tools, including Crop Tool, Snapshot Tool, Headers and Footers, Adding Hyperlinks, Combining PDF Documents, Editing Text, and Page Commands .


Creating Editable PDF Forms in Acrobat 7.0
(10 pages, 57kb, pdf)

Contents of ‘Creating Editable PDF Forms in Acrobat’ Training Manual:
Getting Started
Creating the Adobe Form
   To insert a Text Field
   To insert a Check Box/Radio Button
   To insert a Combo Box or List Box (Combo Box is drop-down; List Box is scrollable)
   To insert a Button (Save Form, Print Form, Reset Form, Email Form)
   Aligning Fields by Size and Location
   Aligning fields to the same location (plane) on your form
Aligning fields to the same size on your form
Setting The Tab Order On Your Form
Saving and Testing Your Form
   Saving Your Form
   Testing Your Form
Editing Text On Your Form
   Using the TouchUp Text Tool
   Using the TouchUp Object Tool
What To Do If You Need To Redo Your Form
Creating Hyperlinks on Your Form
   To turn typed website addresses in your document into active hyperlinks
   To establish an individual link, including an email link from plain text


Using Acrobat’s Advanced Editing Tools
(13 pages, 328kb, pdf)

Contents of ‘Using Acrobat’s Advanced Editing Tools’ Training Manual:
Introduction
Acrobat Professional vs. Acrobat Reader
Creating a PDF File
   Converting a File from Within MS Office Applications
Crop Tool
Snapshot Tool
Adding Headers and Footers
Adding a Hyperlink to an Acrobat Document
Combining Multiple PDF Documents
Editing Text in PDF Documents
Working with Page Commands in PDF Documents
Saving and Printing Acrobat Files

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Here are two very good Powerpoint 2003 Training Manuals, from Villanova University. These provide detailed numbered instructions for each feature and task taught, though they do not provide screen shots. Powerpoint topics that are covered include Adding and Navigating Slides, Using Views, Speaker Notes, Slide Design, the Design Template, the Outline Tab, Modifying and Formatting Text, Bullets and Numbers, Using Graphics, the Slide Show, the Presentation Master, Animation, and Printing.


PowerPoint 2003 Training Manual: Creating a Presentation
(51 pages, 270kb, pdf)

Lesson 1 – Using Basic Presentation Skills:
Entering Text into a Presentation 
Saving a New Presentation
Closing a Presentation 
Creating a New Presentation 
Opening an Existing Presentation
Adding a New Slide

Lesson 2 – Working With Presentations:
Navigating Slides
Changing the Magnification 
Switching Views
Creating Speaker Notes 
Changing the Slide Layout 
Changing the Design Template 

Lesson 3 – Using the Outline Tab:
Working With the Outline Tab
Creating a Bulleted List
Collapsing and Expanding Slides 
Demoting and Promoting Text Lines 
Moving Text Lines 
Adding Slides in the Outline Tab 
Deleting Slides From the Outline Tab
Rearranging Slides in the Outline Tab 
Creating a Summary Slide

Lesson 4 – Editing and Proofing Text:
Selecting Text
Deleting Slide Items 
Moving/Copying Text Between Slides 
Using the Paste Options Button
Using Undo and Redo
Importing Text From Word

Lesson 5 – Formatting Presentation Text:
Formatting Text 
Changing an Existing Font 
Modifying the Font Size
Changing Font Style and Effect
Changing the Font Color 
Using the Format Painter
Changing Text Alignment 
Modifying Paragraph Spacing 
Using the Autofit Options Button

Lesson 6 – Formatting Bullets and Numbers:
Adding and Removing Bullets 
Adding and Removing Numbers 
Modifying Bullets and Numbers 
Customizing Bullets and Numbers 

Lesson 7 – Using Graphic Images:
Working With Graphics 
Using the Clip Art Task Pane 
Using Slide Layouts 
inserting a Picture
Cropping a Picture
Moving a Graphic
Resizing a Graphic 
Formatting a Graphic
inserting Clips With Clip Organizer

Lesson 8 – Using Slide Show View:
Running a Slide Show 
Navigating a Slide Show 
Setting Slide Transitions
Adding Speaker Notes 
Using the Pen To annotate 

Lesson 9 – Editing Presentation Masters:
Working With the Slide Master
Formatting the Slide Master 
Formatting the Title Master
Changing a Font For a Presentation 

Lesson 10 – Adding Special Effects:
Applying an animation Scheme


PowerPoint 2003 Training Manual: Formatting Your Presentation for Show/Print
(36 pages, 147kb, pdf)

Lesson 1 – Using Slide Sorter View:
Selecting Multiple Slides
Moving Slides in Slide Sorter View 
Duplicating Slides in Slide Sorter View
Copying Slides in Slide Sorter View
Deleting Slides in Slide Sorter View

Lesson 2 – Editing Presentation Masters:
Working With the Slide Master
Formatting the Slide Master 
Adding Header and Footer information 
Formatting the Title Master
inserting a New Slide Master 
inserting a New Design Master 
Applying Multiple Masters
Preserving a Slide Master 
Changing a Font For a Presentation 

Lesson 3 – Editing Notes and Handout Masters:
Working With the Notes Master
Formatting the Notes Master 
Adding a Notes Master Placeholder 
Formatting the Handout Master
Adding a Handout Master Placeholder

Lesson 4 – Setting Up the Slide Show:
Setting Automatic Slide Timings 
Setting Up a Continuous Loop 
Hiding a Slide 
Rehearsing Slide Transition Timings 
Villanova University information
Technologies

Lesson 5 – Using Slide Show View:
Running a Slide Show 
Navigating a Slide Show 
Setting Slide Transitions
Adding Speaker Notes 
Using the Pen To annotate 

Lesson 6 – Printing:
Printing Presentations
Selecting Page Setup Options
Previewing a Presentation 
Printing Slides 
Printing Speaker Notes 
Printing Outlines
Printing Handouts
Creating Headers and Footers

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Outlook 2007 is Microsoft’s latest email application with which you can send and receive e-mail messages, schedule appointments, and organize your contacts and addresses. You can also store and be reminded of your tasks. Outlook’s Calendar feature is one of the most-used tools in Microsoft Outlook. The Calendar lets you schedule meetings and keep track of appointments or events.

Here are two Outlook 2007 Training Manuals, along with an FAQ for Outlook Web Access, hosted by Villanova University. These materials will help you learn the Outlook’s important features for performing tasks related to email, contact, and the calendar. Outlook features taught include: OutlookItems, Message Window, the Ribbon, the Office Button and Quick Access Toolbar, the Navigation Pane, the To-Do Bar , Composing and Addressing Email, Signature, Attaching Files, Recalling Messages, Drafts, Out of Office Assistant, Opening/Saving Attachments, Sorting Messages, Managing Views, Search, Folders, Rules, Contacts, Distribution Lists, Using the Calendar, Scheduling Appointments, Working with Calendar Items, Meeting Requests, Reminders, Sharing Calendars, and Calendar Options.


Outlook 2007 Email and Contacts Training Manual
(50 pages, 2.5mb, pdf)

The Fundamentals:
What’s New in Outlook 
Understanding the Outlook Program Screen
Understanding Items
Understanding the Message Window
Understanding the Ribbon
Using the Office Button and Quick Access Toolbar
Using the Navigation Pane
Using the To-Do Bar 
Using Menus and Toolbars
Using Keyboard Commands
Using Help

Composing & Addressing E-mail:
Composing/ Addressing Email
Creating/Inserting a Signature
Attaching Files to a Message
Attaching Items to a Message
Inserting Calendars into a Message
Specifying Message Options
Recalling a Message
Saving Unfinished Messages (Drafts)
Using the Out of Office Assistant

Receiving and Sorting E-mail:
Reading E-mail
Opening/Saving Attachments
Flagging a Message for Follow-up
Using Color Categories
Sorting Messages
Changing Views

Organizing and Finding Information:
Using Instant Search
Refining a Search
Creating and Using Folders
Managing Folders
Creating a Rule
Creating a Rule with the Rules Wizard

Working with Contacts:
Adding a Contact
Adding an E-mail Sender to Your Contacts
Editing and Deleting Contacts
Changing Contact Views
Working with Distribution Lists


Outlook 2007 Calendar Training Manual
(26 pages, 1.6mb, pdf)

Using the Calendar:
Viewing/Navigating the Calendar
Scheduling Appointments/Events
Editing and Rescheduling Appointments & Events
Working with Recurring Appointments
Color-coding Calendar Items
Viewing Calendar Items
Arranging Calendar Items
Working with Meeting Requests
Setting Reminders
Sharing Calendars
Configuring Calendar Options
Printing the Calendar


FAQ for Outlook Web Access (OWA)
(11 pages, 223kb, pdf)
Outlook Web Access (OWA or WebMail) Frequently Asked Questions

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Here is a 35-page, 7-lesson FrontPage 2003 Trainng Manual, hosted by Villanova University. This training document will help you with learning the following FrontPage functionality: Using the Page View, Adding Pages to a Web, Inserting Files into a Web Page, Importing a File into a Web, Aligning a Web Page, Formatting Fonts, Web Page Backgrounds, Linking within your Site and to Outside Websites, Link Properties, Inserting Images and Clip Art, Graphic Hotspots, and Inserting and Modifying Tables and Cells. (35 pages, 213kb, pdf) Contents of FrontPage 2003 Training Manual: Lesson 1 – Working with Your Website Getting Started Working with Frontpage Lesson 2 – Working with Page View Using Page View Switching Between Open Web Pages Adding, Editing, and Deleting Text Saving an Existing Web Page Previewing a Web Page Previewing a Web in a Browser Lesson 3 – Creating Webs Adding Content to a Home Page Adding Pages to a Web Saving a New Web Page Inserting a File Into a Web Page Importing a File Into a Web Deleting a Web Page Lesson 4 – Formatting and Enhancing Web Pages Aligning Text in a Web Page Changing the Appearance Of a Font Inserting a Horizontal Line Adding a Background Color to a Web Page Lesson 5 – Working with Links Working with Hyperlinks Linking to an Existing File Or Web Page Creating a Link to an Outside Website Creating a Link to a New Web Page Creating a Mailto Link Following a Hyperlink Changing Hyperlink Properties Lesson 6 – Using Graphics and Animations Working with Graphics and Animations Inserting a Picture From a File Adding Hotspots to a Picture Using the Insert Clip Art Task Pane Lesson 7 – Working with Tables Inserting a Table Into a Web Page Adding and Deleting Rows Or Columns Entering Text Into a Table Merging Cells in a Table Splitting Cells Splitting a Table Aligning Text Vertically Adjusting the Properties Of a Table Changing the Properties Of a Cell

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Here are 4 Word 2003 Training Manuals, hosted by Villanova University. These will teach you how to use Word to create and work with Paragraphs, Tabs, Tables, Cells, Graphics, Pictures, and Mail Merge. Also available is this short document explaining how to Fix a Word Mail Merge issue that occurs when Excel loses its formatting when data is merged (1 page, 12kb, pdf).


Word 2003 Formatting Training Manual
This shows you how to: Format and Align Paragraphs, and Use, Clear and Delete Tabs. (17 pages, 78kb, pdf)

Lesson 1 – Using Paragraph Formatting:
Formatting Paragraphs
Aligning Paragraphs
Using Click and Type to Align Text
Modifying Paragraph Spacing
Revealing Formatting
Modifying Line Spacing
Copying Paragraph Formats

Lesson 2 – Indenting Paragraphs:
Changing the Left Indent
Indenting the First Line
Creating a Hanging Indent
Creating a Right Indent

Lesson 3 – Setting Tabs:
Using Tab Stops
Setting Tab Stops
Deleting and Moving Tab Stops
Clearing All Tabs
Creating a Leader Tab


Word 2003 Tables Training Manual
Learn how to: Create, Use and Modify Tables and Cells, and Work with Table Headings, Borders, and Shading.  (24 pages, 112kb, pdf)

Lesson 1 – Working with Tables:
Creating a Table
Navigating a Table
Entering Text Into a Table
Inserting a Blank Line
Using Table Autoformat
Hiding and Showing Gridlines
Using the Draw Table Button
Converting Existing Text Into a Table

Lesson 2 – Editing a Table:
Selecting Table Components
Selecting the Entire Table
Inserting Rows and Columns Into a Table
Merging Cells
Rotating Text in a Table
Changing Column Width and Row Height
Aligning Table Text
Distributing Rows and Columns Evenly
Splitting Cells
Deleting Columns and Rows
Setting Table Properties
Converting a Table Into Text
Creating a Table Heading

Lesson 3 – Applying Borders and Shading:
Using Borders and Shading
Adding Borders and Shading to Text
Adding a Border to a Page
Adding a Border to a Table
Removing a Border from a Table
Adding and Removing Shading


Word 2003 Graphics Training Manual
This teaches you how to: Insert Graphics, and Work with Graphics and Images, 3-D Effects, Layering Text and Objects, WordArt, and Watermarks. (20 pages, 217kb, pdf)

Lesson 1 – Working with Drawing Objects:
Creating a Drawing Object
Selecting Filled and Unfilled Object
Moving an Object
Using the Drawing Canvas
Drawing Without the Drawing Canvas
Drawing a Line
Changing and Removing the Fill Color
Formatting Lines
Resizing an Object
Adding a 3-D Effect
Layering Text and Objects
Deleting an Object

Lesson 2 – Inserting Graphics:
Inserting a Picture
Formatting Pictures
Creating WordArt Objects
Formatting WordArt Objects
Using Advanced Layout Options
Creating Watermarks


Word 2003 Mail Merge Training Manual
Covers Setting up and Using Mail Merge, Data Source, Entering Records, Merge Fields, Merging and Previewing the Data, Sorting the Data, and Merging Labels, Envelopes, and Directories.  (21 pages, 85kb, pdf)

Lesson 1 – Using Mail Merge:
Working with Mail Merge
Starting the Mail Merge Wizard
Identifying the Main Document
Creating a Data Source
Adding Fields to a Data Source
Removing Fields From a Data Source
Rearranging Fields in a Data Source
Saving a Data Source
Entering Records Into a Data Source
Using an Existing Data Source
Setting View Options For Merging
Inserting Merge Fields Into a Document
Previewing Merged Data
Merging to a New Document
Sorting Records to Be Merged
Merging to the Printer

Lesson 2 – Merging Mailing Labels, Envelopes & Directories:
Using Mailing Labels & Envelopes
Creating Mailing Labels/Envelopes
Selecting Label/ Envelope Options
Attaching a Data Source
Inserting Label/Envelope Merge Fields
Merging Labels to a New Document
Creating a Directory

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