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2. In this section you will learn how to: Create and play a macro Operate macro security Delete macros Copy a macro from a template Assign a macro to a keystroke Open the Visual Basic editor Use the Visual Basic editor interface Use the Properties pane Use the Project Explorer SECTION 1: Macros

3. Lesson 1.1: Macros A macro is a program that uses Visual Basic to automate task sequences. Unlike PowerPoint and Word, Publisher macros require you to manually type in the macro commands in the Visual Editor. Macros can be used for a number of things such as editing and formatting text, and graphics. In this lesson, you will learn to create and play a macro, as well as shown how to manage macro security.

4. Lesson 1.1: Macros Creating a Macro Tools  Macro  Macros, give name and click New

5. Lesson 1.1: Macros Playing Macros Tools  Macro  Macros, select from list and click Run

6. Lesson 1.1: Macros Macro Security Tools  Macro  Security, prevents unknown publishers from running code on your computer

7. Lesson 1.2: Other Macro Tasks Now that we understand how a Macro works and how a macro is created, the next step is learning how to manage them by deleting a macro, and copying a macro from a template.

8. Lesson 1.2: Other Macro Tasks Deleting a Macro Tools  Macro  Macros, select from list and click Delete

9. Lesson 1.2: Other Macro Tasks Copying Macros From existing file/template, open source code and copy/paste information

10. Lesson 1.3: Visual Basic Editor As we learned in the last two lessons, the Visual Basic Editor holds all Macro codes and publication scripts. Lesson 1.3 will bring you one step further in learning to work with macros and the editor. This lesson covers opening the Visual Basic Editor, an overview of the editor, as well as the Properties pane and Project Explorer.

11. Lesson 1.3: Visual Basic Editor Opening the Editor Tools  Macro  Visual Basic Editor to directly open the program

12. Lesson 1.3: Visual Basic Editor Menu Overview

13. Lesson 1.3: Visual Basic Editor The Properties Pane Editor can help fill in certain code elements, change settings easily in Properties pane

14. Lesson 1.3: Visual Basic Editor Using the Project Explorer Navigate the various modules (code elements) of you macro in a hierarchical structure

15. In this section you will learn how to: Use the Import Word document templates function Import a Word document into an existing publication Edit a story in Word Save a Publisher file as a Word document Search for documents Use Office Diagnostics Check for updates Manage add-ins SECTION 2: Publisher and other Applications

16. Lesson 2.1: Publisher and Word With many of Microsoft applications, you will find that one or two will be compatible with the other. For instance in Lesson 2.1 we will discuss how Word and Publisher can be used together utilizing each program’s strength. The following concepts will cover importing Word document templates, importing a Word document, editing a story in Word, and saving publications as Word documents.

17. Lesson 2.1: Publisher and Word Import Word Doc. Templates Getting Started window  Import Word Document, browse for file and open

18. Lesson 2.1: Publisher and Word Importing into Existing Pub. File  Import Word Document, select file to import

19. Lesson 2.1: Publisher and Word Editing a Story in Word Edit  Edit Story in Microsoft Word, useful when editing large amounts of text at once

20. Lesson 2.1: Publisher and Word Saving Publisher File as.doc (XP) File  Save As, select Word doc type. Not all Publisher elements are viewable in Word

21. Lesson 2.1: Publisher and Word Saving Publisher File as.doc (7/Vista) File  Save As, select Word doc type. Not all Publisher elements are viewable in Word

22. Lesson 2.2: Publisher & Windows Publisher and Windows go hand in hand. You can search for Publisher files (or any file type) using Windows, troubleshoot Publisher using Office Diagnostics, check for updates, and extend functionality of Publisher by managing add-ins.

23. Lesson 2.2: Publisher & Windows Searching for Documents (XP) Start  Search, enter.pub as file type, will find ALL publisher files on computer

24. Lesson 2.2: Publisher & Windows Searching for Documents (7/Vista) Start  Computer, enter *.pub, will find ALL publisher files on computer

25. Lesson 2.2: Publisher & Windows Using Office Diagnostics Help  Office Diagnostics, will search for problems with Office as a whole

26. Lesson 2.2: Publisher & Windows Checking for Updates Help  Check for updates, looks for updates to: Publisher Other Office programs Microsoft Windows

27. Lesson 2.2: Publisher & Windows Manage Add-Ins Tools  Add-in Manager, control how third-party functionality works with Publisher and Office

28. In this section you will learn how to: Use a Web site template Use the Easy Web Site Builder Use the Web tools toolbar Add a navigation bar Choose a navigation bar style Set Options Modify the navigation bar Edit Web pages Modify the background Change the template Change the page size Add hyperlinks Link to another Publication page Link to a Web page or existing file Link to a new file Add a mailto link SECTION 3: Publisher and the Web

29. Lesson 3.1: Getting Started When creating a publication destined for the World Wide Web, Publisher provides numerous designs and templates for Web pages. The Easy Web Site Builder and Wizard help create a Web page that is organized and effective. In Lesson 3.1 we will give you an overview of getting a Website started by looking at Web site template, the Web site builder and the Web Tools toolbar.

30. Lesson 3.1: Getting Started Using a Website Template Getting Started window  Web Sites, pick from available types

31. Lesson 3.1: Getting Started The Easy Website Builder Pick and choose which website elements you want to use

32. Lesson 3.1: Getting Started Using the Web Tools Toolbar Visible when working on web pages, provides links to: Publish your site Add hyperlinks and hotspots Add a Navigation bar Add background sounds and bookmarks

33. Lesson 3.2: Setting Navigation Options Navigation Bars are buttons or hyperlinks that connect you to a new category or site. They may be aligned horizontally along the top or bottom, or may appear vertically along the side. Once you have chosen the Web site style, and Website Headings, click Navigation Bar on the Web Tools toolbar to access and design the Navigation Bar.

34. Lesson 3.2: Setting Navigation Options Adding a Navigation Bar Insert  Navigation Bar  New, specify links in dialogue box

35. Lesson 3.2: Setting Navigation Options Choose a Navigation Bar Style Click Nav. Bar option on Web Tools toolbar, select formatting option

36. Lesson 3.2: Setting Navigation Options Setting Nav. Bar Options On right of Nav. Bar style window, edit physical properties

37. Lesson 3.2: Setting Navigation Options Modifying the Nav. Bar Select bar, click Wizard icon  Modify Link

38. Lesson 3.3: Personalizing your Page Publisher makes it easy for you to personalize your Webpage. Each Website/page is created as a template. Therefore, each section is laid out for you giving you directions of the type of information that should be entered into that particular text box. This lesson will introduce you to editing the page, modifying the background, changing the template and page size.

39. Lesson 3.3: Personalizing your Page Editing Web Pages Easy to do with a template, just click and edit text/pictures in the proper placeholder

40. Lesson 3.3: Personalizing your Page Modifying the Background Format  Background and select texture or style from the task pane

41. Lesson 3.3: Personalizing your Page Changing the Template If you want to use a different template while working, click Change Template button in Task Pane

42. Lesson 3.3: Personalizing your Page Change the Page Size Under Change Template, click Change Page Size, click new or modify on right

43. Lesson 3.4: Linking Pages In most cases when using the Wizard to create a Web site, Publisher will insert the hyperlinks for you. A hyperlink is a link that will open another page or file; they are usually identified by their colour and underlining. A hyperlink can be a link to another Web page, a file, another page in the Web site, a picture, or can be the picture or graphic itself.

44. Lesson 3.4: Linking Pages Adding Hyperlinks Insert  Hyperlink or link on toolbar

45. Lesson 3.4: Linking Pages Linking to another Page Click Hyperlink icon  Place in the Document, select page

46. Lesson 3.4: Linking Pages Linking to Page or Existing File Hyperlink command  Existing File or Web Page, enter URL for file

47. Lesson 3.4: Linking Pages Linking to a New File Hyperlink command  Create New Document, give name and set options

48. Lesson 3.4: Linking Pages Adding a mailto Link Hyperlink command  E-mail Address, enter address and subject (optional)

49. In this section you will learn how to: Create a hotspot Move and resize hotspots Add text boxes and text areas Add check boxes, list boxes, and option buttons Add submit and reset buttons Add an HTML code fragment Add background sounds Set Web page and Web site options Add and delete pages Rename and move pages Convert a Web publication to print and vice-versa Preview, publish, and update your site SECTION 4: Advanced Web Features

50. Lesson 4.1: Adding Web Features Publisher provides you with a variety of Web feature ensuring that your Websites are complete and productive. In Lesson 4.1, we will be looking at two main tasks involved with Websites; Hotspots and Web Form Controls.

51. Lesson 4.1: Adding Web Features Creating a Hotspot Click Hotspot icon and click and drag an area on the publication; becomes clickable like a hyperlink

52. Lesson 4.1: Adding Web Features Move/Resize a Hotspot Click and drag center/click and drag outside handle, resize as you would a picture

53. Lesson 4.1: Adding Web Features Add Text Boxes and Text Areas Insert  Form Control  Textbox or Text Area

54. Lesson 4.1: Adding Web Features Check/List Boxes, Option Buttons Check boxes let you select a number of options, option buttons select one of several options

55. Lesson 4.1: Adding Web Features Add Submit/Reset Buttons Present on nearly every form; Submit can be made to send information, reset will clear all fields

56. Lesson 4.2: Advanced Features Advanced features are tasks that people are not familiar with when creating Web sites in Publisher. They can be considered the administrative elements of Web site creations. In Lesson 4.2, we will look at adding HTML code fragments, adding background sound, and setting Web page/site options.

57. Lesson 4.2: Advanced Features HTML Code Fragment Insert  HTML Code Fragment, add code for marquee, scripts, special effects, etc.

58. Lesson 4.2: Advanced Features Adding a Background Sound Web Tools toolbar command, browse for a media clip

59. Lesson 4.2: Advanced Features Setting Web Page Options Tools  Web Options; enter title, file name, search engine info, etc.

60. Lesson 4.2: Advanced Features Setting Web Site Options Format  Format Publication  Web tab

61. Lesson 4.3: Managing Pages Although Publisher’s Website templates are equipped with pages, you may need to add or delete certain pages for your site. Lesson 4.3 will teach you everything you need to know for managing pages such as adding pages, deleting pages, renaming pages and moving pages with the File menu.

62. Lesson 4.3: Managing Pages Adding Pages Insert  Page, add more pages to your site

63. Lesson 4.3: Managing Pages Deleting Pages Right-click  Delete Page from page listing at bottom of window

64. Lesson 4.3: Managing Pages Renaming Pages Format  Web Page Options, change title

65. Lesson 4.3: Managing Pages Moving Pages Edit  Move Page, arrange page order. Also click and drag page icons at bottom

66. Lesson 4.4: Completing your Site When creating publications for the Web you can work in two kinds of modes: Print mode or Web mode. When working in Print mode, publication options are suited to that particular mode. Therefore, any features needed for a Web page (such as navigation bars) are not available in Print mode.

67. Lesson 4.4: Completing your Site Convert Publication  Print Not all Web features can convert to print

68. Lesson 4.4: Completing your Site Previewing your Site File  Web Page Preview, converts file and is made viewable in browser

69. Lesson 4.4: Completing your Site Publishing your Site Must have: Web hosting company Confirmed domain name (usually provided with hosting package) Place to upload information and make site public

70. Lesson 4.4: Completing your Site Updating your Site From original file, make changes Upload changed file to overwrite existing file Test on different browsers to ensure compatibility