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Assess your Microsoft Word skills for free

45-question assessment to place a learner in Microsoft Word and recommend the right training modules.

This assessment measures knowledge and produces a practical diagnostic. Modules are recommended after the test; they are not an offer of paid courses.

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What is assessed

Questions about practical workplace skills

The test covers different areas of the software, including beginner, intermediate and advanced questions. The score and skill-area breakdown help reveal strengths and topics to revisit.

This is not an official certification and should not be the sole factor in an employment decision.

Who can use it

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Employees and applicants.
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Employers, managers and team leads.

Assessment learning framework

Modules that may appear in your recommended plan

The topics below form the recommendation framework associated with this assessment. The system selects priorities using individual answers and proposes a plan to use independently with a provider of your choice. We do not deliver these courses through this website.

Topic M01

Getting started, page layout and best practices

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Getting started, page layout and best practices • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Getting started, page layout and best practices • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Getting started, page layout and best practices

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Getting started, page layout and best practices
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Getting started, page layout and best practices
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Getting started, page layout and best practices
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Getting started, page layout and best practices
Diagnose common errors related to Getting started, page layout and best practices

3 h

Topic M02

Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency
Diagnose common errors related to Styles, paragraphs and visual consistency

3 h

Topic M03

Tables, images and accessible documents

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Tables, images and accessible documents • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Tables, images and accessible documents • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Tables, images and accessible documents

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Tables, images and accessible documents
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Tables, images and accessible documents
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Tables, images and accessible documents
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Tables, images and accessible documents
Diagnose common errors related to Tables, images and accessible documents

3 h

Topic M04

Corporate templates and brand elements

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Corporate templates and brand elements • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Corporate templates and brand elements • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Corporate templates and brand elements

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Corporate templates and brand elements
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Corporate templates and brand elements
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Corporate templates and brand elements
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Corporate templates and brand elements
Diagnose common errors related to Corporate templates and brand elements

3 h

Topic M05

Long documents, sections and navigation

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Long documents, sections and navigation • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Long documents, sections and navigation • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Long documents, sections and navigation

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Long documents, sections and navigation
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Long documents, sections and navigation
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Long documents, sections and navigation
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Long documents, sections and navigation
Diagnose common errors related to Long documents, sections and navigation

3 h

Topic M06

Mail merge and personalized production

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Mail merge and personalized production • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Mail merge and personalized production • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Mail merge and personalized production

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Mail merge and personalized production
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Mail merge and personalized production
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Mail merge and personalized production
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Mail merge and personalized production
Diagnose common errors related to Mail merge and personalized production

3 h

Topic M07

Review, comments and collaboration

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Review, comments and collaboration • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Review, comments and collaboration • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Review, comments and collaboration

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Review, comments and collaboration
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Review, comments and collaboration
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Review, comments and collaboration
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Review, comments and collaboration
Diagnose common errors related to Review, comments and collaboration

3 h

Topic M08

Forms and content controls

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Forms and content controls • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Forms and content controls • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Forms and content controls

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Forms and content controls
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Forms and content controls
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Forms and content controls
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Forms and content controls
Diagnose common errors related to Forms and content controls

3 h

Topic M09

References, notes, indexes and technical documents

Identify the main tools and concepts used in References, notes, indexes and technical documents • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving References, notes, indexes and technical documents • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in References, notes, indexes and technical documents

Identify the main tools and concepts used in References, notes, indexes and technical documents
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving References, notes, indexes and technical documents
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in References, notes, indexes and technical documents
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in References, notes, indexes and technical documents
Diagnose common errors related to References, notes, indexes and technical documents

3 h

Assessment output

Actionable insight, not a sales pitch

The report provides an overall score, category breakdown and recommended modules. Use it to inform development discussions, document progress or complement candidate assessment.

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