Why Advanced Microsoft Word Skills Matter
Once you understand the basics of Word, the next step is learning the advanced tools that save time, reduce frustration and dramatically improve document quality.
Advanced Word users can structure long documents, manage complex layouts, automate repetitive tasks and fix formatting issues in seconds - skills that make a huge difference in busy workplaces.
This course gives you the confidence to work efficiently with advanced features so you can produce consistently professional results.
You’ll learn how to:
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Use Styles to control formatting quickly and consistently.
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Work confidently with sections, headers, and footers.
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Create and update a Table of Contents automatically.
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Build professional templates and document layouts.
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Use advanced tables, columns, and design tools.
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Build mail merges for letters, labels, and personalised emails.
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Create protected forms and content controls.
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Fix layout and formatting issues efficiently.
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Manage long documents without frustration.
You may also be interested in my Microsoft Word Beginner course.
Microsoft Word Advanced Course Content
For in-house training the course can be tailored to your specific requirements.
Every participant receives:
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A comprehensive course workbook packed with notes, exercises, and templates.
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Step-by-step frameworks and templates to apply what you've learned.
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Practical examples that can be applied to real workplace challenges straight away.
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Certificate of Completion after the course.
Mastering Styles & Consistent Formatting
Styles are the backbone of professional Word documents.
This module shows you how to use them properly so you can format documents instantly, make global changes, and create consistent layouts effortlessly.
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Apply and modify built-in Styles for headings, text, and lists
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Create your own custom Styles
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Understand the link between Styles and long document control
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Use the Styles pane to clean up messy formatting
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Fix formatting issues using “clear formatting” and Style resets
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Manage and update Style sets across multiple documents
Working With Sections, Headers & Footers
Section breaks give you powerful control over page layout, numbering, and headers.
This module helps you use them confidently - without breaking your document.
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Use section breaks to change layout, orientation, or numbering
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Create different headers and footers within the same document
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Apply advanced page numbering (Roman, continuous, restart)
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Manage “same as previous” links correctly
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Work confidently with cover pages and title pages
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Avoid the formatting chaos caused by incorrect section breaks
Creating & Managing Long Documents
For reports, manuals, proposals, and multi-page documents, this module gives you the tools to structure content clearly and update everything automatically.
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Build a Table of Contents that updates instantly
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Create automatic lists of figures, tables, or images
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Navigate long documents quickly using the Navigation Pane
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Use cross-references to link sections together
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Apply multi-level headings cleanly and consistently
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Structure professional, easy-to-read long documents
Advanced Layout, Tables & Design Elements
Take your layouts beyond the basics with advanced table tools, columns, and professional design features that make documents look polished and well-structured.
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Create advanced tables with sorting, formulas, and table styles
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Use multi-column layouts for brochures, newsletters, or reports
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Apply themes, colours, and fonts for professional branding
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Position and align objects precisely using layout tools
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Use advanced image tools including cropping, compression, and layout options
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Create polished, consistent pages using design elements
Mail Merge for Letters, Labels & Email
Mail merge is one of Word’s most powerful time-saving features.
This module shows you how to automate personalised documents with speed and confidence.
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Create mail merges using Excel data sources
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Build personalised letters, emails, and reports
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Create mailing labels and envelopes
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Insert merge fields, rules, and filters
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Preview and troubleshoot merges before sending
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Save merge templates for reuse
Creating Forms, Templates & Reusable Documents
This module helps you build structured, interactive documents that others can complete easily - and templates that save time across your organisation.
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Create reusable templates for reports, letters, and documents
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Use content controls (drop-down lists, text fields, check boxes)
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Protect forms to maintain layout and formatting
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Use building blocks and Quick Parts for repeated content
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Create branded, consistent templates for teams or departments
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Distribute and manage templates effectively
Troubleshooting & Fixing Formatting Issues
Even advanced users get frustrated with Word’s quirks.
This module gives you the tools to diagnose and fix formatting problems quickly and confidently.
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Identify and fix common layout problems
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Remove unwanted formatting and hidden characters
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Solve issues with paragraph spacing and alignment
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Fix broken numbering and list formatting
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Repair corrupt or misbehaving documents
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Apply best-practice workflows to prevent issues in the future
Course Delivery
In-House Training
Private in-house courses are available by contacting me. Delivered in-person at your site or another location of your choice. Training can also take place online via Teams.
In-house sessions allow me to tailor the content to your organisation’s specific goals, culture, and challenges.
Public Courses
Regular public courses available to everyone. Live, online training classes delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Perfect for individuals or a small number of attendees. Interactive and engaging to give you the classroom experience while building your skills and confidence.
Public Course Dates
Book instantly onto one of my regular public courses below. Online Microsoft Word courses are delivered as live instructor-led training via Microsoft Teams.
Looking for Microsoft Word in-person or remote training for your team?
Please contact me to discuss our in-house training options.
- Microsoft Word Advanced 02/02/2602 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 GMTLive Online Training
- Microsoft Word Advanced 25/05/2625 May 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 BSTLive Online Training
- Microsoft Word Advanced 17/08/2617 Aug 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 BSTLive Online Training
- Microsoft Word Advanced 16/11/2616 Nov 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 GMTLive Online Training
Who Is This Course For?
This Advanced Word course is designed for confident Word users who want deeper control, especially when working with long, structured or professional documents.
It’s ideal for people who regularly create professional reports, proposals, templates, or documents that need consistent formatting.
The course is also perfect for anyone who feels frustrated by formatting issues and wants to develop stronger, more advanced document-handling skills.
This course is ideal for:
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Administrators and Coordinators – who need to manage long or detailed documents with consistent formatting.
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Project Teams and Technical Staff – who work with reports, specifications, or structured documentation.
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Managers and Supervisors – who produce polished documents and want to streamline the process.
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HR and People Professionals – who prepare policies, templates, handbooks, and structured content.
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Client-Facing Professionals – who need to create professional proposals, reports, and branded materials.
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Experienced Word Users – who already know the basics but want more control, confidence, and efficiency.
Once you understand Word’s advanced tools, everything becomes faster, cleaner, and far more professional.
Why Choose Mark Baglow Training
Frequently Asked Questions
For more general questions about booking, pricing, delivery and more, please visit the main FAQ Page
Build the essential Word foundations to work confidently with documents before moving into advanced tools.
Improve your presentation skills with PowerPoint, manage your email and tasks with Outlook, and analyse data with Power BI and Excel.
When you understand Word’s advanced features, complex documents become easy to manage - and formatting becomes something you control, not something that controls you.
This course gives you and your team the essential tools to create clear, professional-looking documents with confidence and ease.
Join one of my upcoming public online sessions or get in touch to discuss in-house training.
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