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Course Code: F151en
Who should attend?
This course is intended for new Microsoft Visio 2013 users.
Prerequisites
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to accomplish the following:
  • Create, open, close, and save drawing files, and work with stencils and drawing pages.
  • Use the drawing features in Visio, including the drawing tools, master shapes, and formatting tools; and formatting drawing pages using themes, variants, and Quick Styles.
  • Use the text editing and formatting tools available in Visio 2013.
  • Use shape connectors, and become familiar with methods of connecting shapes and glue types, as well as connecting organization chart shapes.
  • Add headers and footers to a drawing, create and apply background pages, and preview drawing files.
  • Use the Find Shape command to locate shapes on stencils, and use the Spelling dialog box to check for and correct spelling errors.
Course Content  
    Getting Started with Visio 2013
    Understanding Visio Concepts ; Getting Started ; Identifying Window Components ; Creating Drawings ; Opening Visio Files and Graphics ; Working with Stencils and Shapes ; Working with Drawing Pages ; Viewing Drawings ;
    Creating Drawings
    Understanding Drawings ; Drawing Shapes ; Editing Shapes ; Formatting Shapes ; Arranging Shapes ; Using Advanced Drawing Tools ; Using Themes, Variants, and Quick Styles ;
    Working with Text
    Understanding Text Basics ; Working with Text and Shapes ; Editing Text ; Formatting Text ;
    Connectors and Glue
    Using Connectors and Glue ; Choosing a Connector Type ; Choosing the Method of Connecting Shapes ; Using Glue ; Connecting Organization Chart Shapes ;
    Previewing and Printing
    Setting Up Pages ; Setting Up Headers and Footers ; Defining Background Pages ; Printing and Previewing ;
    Visio Tools
    Searching for Shapes ; Checking Spelling ;