5. Center the table. Apply a table style of your choice. Resize the table columns to fit the contents ofthe cells.

6. Change the document properties, as specified by your instructor. Save the revised document usinga new file name and then submit it in the format specified by your instructor.

In the Lab

Design and/or create a document using the guidelines, concepts, and skills presented in thischapter. Labs are listed in order of increasing difficulty.

Lab 1: Creating a Cover Letter with a TableProblem: You are a student at Norson Central College. Graduation is approaching quickly and youwould like a part-time job while furthering your studies. Thus, you prepare the cover letter shown inFigure 3-89.

Darnell Timothy Owens 24·point Arial RoundedMT Bold font; color - Blue,Accent 1, Darker 25%

reduced to 40%of original size;recolored toAccent color 1Light; changedsleeve toTransparent

M r. lach DavisPinehurst Athletic Center5421 Champion DriveHorizon, MT 59362

I have enclosed my resume for review in response to your advertisement for the coaching assistantposition in the Horizon Daily Courier. As you can see by my resume, I have been involved in sports forseveral years, as a player and as a manager, trainer, and assistant. The following table lists some of mypertinent activities:

3 seasons2 seasons4 seasons8 seasons

I plan to graduate this May from Norson Central College with a bachelor's degree in biology. Aftergraduation, I will begin my medical studies in the sports medicine field. In addition, I offer the following:

Little League coach for the past two summers• Volunteer at Oakton Sports Rehabilitation Center

Member of Student Athletic Association On campus

I look forward to an interview so that we can further discuss the position and my qualifications. I amconfident I will be a valuable addition to the staff of Pinehurst Athletic Center.

Pe1form the following tasks:1. Create the letterhead shown at the top of Figure 3-89 on the previous page. Insert the clip art image

and then resize and format it as indicated in the figure. Remove the hyperlink format from the e-mailaddress. If necessary, clear formatting after entering the bottom border. Save the letterhead withthe file name, Lab 3-1 Owens Letterhead.

2. Create the letter shown in Figure 3-89. Set a tab stop at the 3.5" mark on the ruler for the dateline, complimentary close, and signature block. Insert the current date. Mter entering the insideaddress, create a building block for Pinehurst Athletic Center and insert the building blockwhenever you have to enter the company name. Insert nonbreaking space characters in thenewspaper name. Insert and center the table. Format the table using the Medium Grid 3 - Accent1 table style. Select only the First Column check box in the Table Style Options group. Adjust thecolumn widths so that they are as wide as the contents of the cells. Bullet the list as you type it.

3. Check the spelling of the letter. Change the document properties, as specified by your instructor.Save the letter with Lab 3-1 Owens Cover Letter as the file name.

4. View and print the cover letter from within print preview.

5. Address and print an envelope and a mailing label using the inside and return addresses in thecover letter.

In the Lab

Lab 2: Creating a Resume from a TemplateProblem: You are a nursing student at Ferrell College. As graduation is approaching quickly, youprepare the resume shown in Figure 3-90 using one of Word's resume templates.

Perform the following tasks:1. Use the Equity Resume template to create a resume.

2. Personalize the resume as shown in Figure 3-90. Use your own name and address informationwhen you personalize the resume. If necessary, drag the blue-dotted column border to the rightof the name to the right, to make room for a name with a larger font size. Insert the ExperienceSubsection building block, so that you can enter the second job. Indent the text in the Experiencesection as shown. Enter line break characters between the job responsibility lines. Adjust linespacing in the Experience section, so that it matches Figure 3-90. Change the title, Skills, to theword, Activities.

3. Change the theme fonts to Aspect.

4. Check the spelling of the resume. Change the document properties, as specified by your instructor.Save the resume with Lab 3-2 Marsh Resume as the file name.

5. View and print the resume from within print preview.

Constance Leah MarshPhone: 504-555-8272

322 East Center StreetApollo, WY 83163E-mail: c1marsh@world.net

ObjectivesTo secure a nursing position at a primary care facility.

EducationMay 2008 I Ferrell College, Apollo, Wyoming

B.S., Nursing• Certified Nursing Assistant

ExperienceJanuary 2007 - May 2008 I Health Care Assistant

Prime Assisted Living I Apollo, WyomingOrganized daily activities and events for patientsActed as receptionist at front desk as neededssisted patients with personal care, grooming, and medical needs

September 2005 - December 2006 I Nursing AssistantClearview Hospital I Apollo, WyomingAssisted nursing staff with patient careDirected calls and patient visitorsUpdated files and charts

Activities• Volunteer at a local hospital reading to patients• Teach Pilates class for seniors at Halwell Physical Therapy Center

Member of local women's outreach group promoting literacy• Volunteer at Women's Health Center twice a month

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In the Lab

Lab 3: Creating a LetterProblem: You are a president of the Parents Educational Organization for the local high school. Theorganization currently is taking nominations for outstanding teacher award and you write thank-youletters to nominators, also asking them for donations.

Instructir)11s: Prepare the letter shown in Figure 3-91. Follow the guidelines in the modified semi-blockletter style. Use proper spacing between elements of the letter. Check the spelling of the letter. Change thedocument properties, as specified by your instructor. Save the letter with Lab 3-3 Ling Letter as the filename.

Kim S. LingParents Educational Organization

99 Ohio Avenue, Harrust, NH 03891(317) 55",~n'@n ••. oom

Ms. Laura Ennis74 MacEnroe CourtFairview, IN 46142

Thank you for your recent nomination of Mr. Serensi from Bakersville North High School for ouroutstanding teacher award. Hewill be pleased that you believe he was a great influence in your decisionto become a teacher.

In addition to the honor of being selected outstanding teacher, we present our candidates witha monetary gift. They use the funds for future classroom needs, including:

• Readingmaterials to be kept in the classroom• Emergency funds to assist students in need of supplies• Supplies for additional projects to be determined by teacher• Guest author and speaker visits

If you are interested in donating to this worthy cause, please contact me via e-mail ortelephone. All donors' names are engraved on a plaque on display in the school auditorium. Listed in thetable below are the donation levels.

GoldSilverBronze

$500$250$100

Kim LingPresident

Cases and Places

• 1: Create a Fax Cover Sheet from a TemplateYour boss has asked you to send a fax that includes a fax cover sheet. In the ew Document dialog box,click Installed Templates in the Templates pane and then click Equity Fax in the Installed Templateslist. Click in each area to enter the following information in the fax cover sheet: the fax is from yourboss, Max Henreich; the fax should go to Shirelle Bradley; her fax number is (317) 555-092 2; the faxcontains three pages; and the phone is (317) 555-1350. Use today's date for the date. The Re: areashould contain the following text: Site visit materials. Leave the CC: field blank. The For Reviewcheck box should be checked, and your boss wants the following comment on the cover sheet: Here arethe notes for tomorrow's site visit.

• 2: Create this Chapter's Resume Using a Different TemplateInformation can look and be perceived completely differently simply by virtue of the way it ispresented. Take the resume created in this chapter and create it using a different template. Forexample, try the Equity, Median, Oreil, or Urban Resume template in the Installed Templates list.Make sure each section of the resume in this chapter is presented in the new document. You may needto rename or delete sections and add building blocks. Open the resume you created in this chapter anduse the copy and paste commands to simplify entering the text. Select a theme you like best for thefinished resume .

•• 3: Create a Memo Using a Template from the WebAs assistant director of programs at a local park, you are responsible for soliciting ideas fromemployees regarding future programs and activities. In the New Document dialog box, click Memosin the Microsoft Office Online area to create a memo. Select a template you like. Use the followinginformation to complete the memo: the memo should go to all staff members; the meeting will beheld in room A42 on March 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.; attendees should be prepared to discuss their ideasfor spring and summer activities; and attendance is mandatory. Mention that if anyone is to be onvacation or unavailable, he or she should contact you prior to the meeting to arrange for submission ofactivities lists.

Make It PersonalAssume you are graduating this semester and need to find a job immediately after graduation. Checka local newspaper or online employment source to find an advertisement for a job relating to yourmajor or a job for which you believe you are qualified. Use the techniques you learned in this chapterto create your resume and a cover letter. Tailor your cover letter and your resume to fit the jobdescription. Make sure you include an objective, education, and work experience section. Also includeany other pertinent sections. Use the copy and paste commands on the Office Clipboard to copy yourname and address information from one document to the other.