

Word
(WUHR-d)

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What is Word for Training?
Microsoft Word is one of the most popular word processing applications and can be used to enhance or supplement the learning experience.
Other Common Names
Other common names for lesson plan include:
- Word processing
- Google Docs
Key Properties
While the uses vary wildly based upon need, the following properties will always hold true for Word:
- It’s a word processing software
- Can be used individually or collaboratively

Resources From The Train Like a Champion Blog
Microsoft Word Job Aid Template
Checking the Readability Level of your Training Documents
Insights Originally Drafted in Microsoft Word
- "While there are other word processing tools in use (Google Docs certainly comes to mind), Microsoft Word is perhaps the most commonly used, having been released by Microsoft in 1983 and installed on any machine with Microsoft Office. It can be used to generate handouts, participant materials, facilitator notes, reports—some people even use it as a basic graphic design tool to lay out resources, job aids, and data."
- "Just how does a plain old basic application like Word get a place on the periodic table of elements of amazing learning experiences? The answer is partly based on how you plan to use Word to create documents that are intended to supplement or enhance the learning experience. (The other part is in the Closely Related Elements section about elements that can be bonded to your use of Word.)"
- "Formatting your text isn’t the only way to break up a document. Using photos, diagrams, or other drawings can literally illustrate the points you’re trying to make. Keep in mind that Word was never intended to be a graphic design tool, so placing images in the exact location on the page that you’d like can be tricky."