“I thought I pretty much knew
all I NEEDED to know to “get through” Word, but Laura has such GOOD
ideas and applications I never knew were even options!! I’m glad
I’ve signed up for her classes.”
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Classes Offered
Class descriptions and current dates are listed below. Class schedules are posted about every 2 months. Not all
classes are offered each session. Classes
are appropriate for all skill levels except for Advanced Techniques and Instant
Text level II, which presume intermediate
skills in Instant Text and Word. Check back
periodically for updated schedules and new classes. Updates are
also announced in the MTips Newsletter. All class times are for the
Central time zone. Add one hour for the Eastern time zone and
subtract 2 hours for Pacific. All
Classes Pre-Approved for 1.5 CECs
by AAMT (Technology and the Work
Place)
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Class Name
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Class Description
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Date & Time
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Advanced Techniques in MS Word |
This class will cover advanced techniques in MS Word
including bookmarks and cross-references, advanced macros, and other
ideas for power users. This class is ideal for independent
contractors and small business owners who have access to all of
Words functions and features. |
TBA |
AutoText
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AutoCorrect to Increase Productivity |
Learn how to take advantage of the
built-in productivity tools in MS Word for increasing speed,
efficiency and accuracy. This class gives you specific examples in
the context of medical transcription and shows you how and when to
use each of these features. You will also learn how to avoid and/or
solve problems you are likely to encounter.
Click here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Customizing MS Word |
Learn how to change or create new
shortcut keys, create new icons for your toolbar and many other
tricks for making MS Word look and behave just the way you want.
Customizing Word can increase your productivity, decrease
frustration. This is Burger King, you CAN have it your way!
Click here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Formatting Techniques and Intro to Templates |
Learn how to create perfectly
formatted templates that you can use over and over with "set-it and
forget-it" formatting techniques. You will learn how to preset
formatting for common transcription report types such as SOAP notes
and troubleshoot numbered lists. This class
covers formatting terminology, formatting commands, shortcut keys
and troubleshooting advice. You won’t believe how much easier
formatting can be! Click
here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Instant Text –An Introduction |
Discover how this outstanding software program can
increase your productivity and accuracy. Create more shortcuts in
less time and use them efficiently and accurately. Instant Text is
the premier word-expansion program for MTs and is compatible with
almost any windows-based word processor. Click
here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Instant Text Level II |
This class assumes a basic level of understanding of
Instant Text. Learn to use commands, build macros, use Includes,
and more! Find out how your can supercharge your Instant Text
experience. Click
here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Macros and Fields in MS Word |
Discover ways to use the macro recorder to build
simple or complex macros for completing routine tasks in a single
keystroke including editing macros, file management macros and
more. Also, this class covers “blank fields” also known as “jumps”
in MS Word. This is our most popular class.
Click here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Options and Settings in MS Word |
Learn how to manipulate settings
and options to make MS Word more MT-friendly! Take control,
eliminate frustrating features, and discover options you never knew
you had! You will be amazed at the changes you can make quickly and
easily. If you feel like you are constantly fighting MS Word, you
absolutely want to take this class!
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TBA |
Searching and Surfing: Research Techniques
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Find answers fast using electronic resources,
including Stedman's electronic word lists. Learn how to create
shortcuts to your most-used references and find answers and
information with lightning speed. This class is full of oohs and
ahhs and is the most fun to teach! Click
here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Shortcut Keys: Concepts in Keyboarding |
Learn how to run Windows and Word with the keyboard
and not the mouse. You will discover timesaving tricks for
completing common tasks such as opening files and folders,
copy/pasting files, folders, and text, and accessing your most-used
programs and web sites with 1 or 2 keystrokes. If you have problems
with your hands, wrists or arms, this class will take away the
pain! The mouse is out! Click
here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Shortcuts in Windows |
This class will show you how to take advantage of
shortcuts, shortcut keys, right-click menus and other time-saving
techniques for accessing applications, files and folders.
These are fun, easy techniques for working in the Windows
environment and appropriate for any skill level. Absolutely,
this will be the best $12.95 you have ever invested in yourself! Click
here to register for this class. |
TBA |
Template Files in MS Word |
Take advantage of template files in MS Word for
consistent and flawless formats. Understand the role of the
Normal.dot and how to use document templates. This class is a must
for small business owners. You will learn how to use templates to
save time training and cross-training, and how templates reduce QA
time and improve accuracy and consistency when more than one MT is
covering an account. |
By Request Contact
Laura |
Top 10 Tricks in Windows and Word |
You’ll discover lots of fun ways
to get your work done quickly and easily. Learn the best of the best
tips for creating and managing shortcuts, files, folders,
troubleshooting and getting help. These are fun, easy techniques
for working in the Windows environment and appropriate for any skill
level.
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TBA |
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