Microsoft Word 2013 Expert, Part 2: Exam 77-426
Who should take this exam?
Expert-level candidates for the Microsoft Word 2013 exam should have an advanced understanding of the Word environment and the ability to guide others in the proper use of features in Word 2013. They should know and demonstrate the use of advanced and specialized features within the application. Candidates should be able to create, manage, and distribute professional documents for a variety of specialized purposes and situations. They should also be able to customize their Word environment to meet needs and to enhance productivity. Document examples include business plans, legal documents, advertising brochures, and mass mailings. Candidate roles might include editors, project managers, instructors, graduate students, technical writers, and others.
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam. Please note that the questions may test on, but will not be limited to, the topics described in the bulleted text.
How to use the assessment tool to develop a self-study plan
Use the rating scale to assess your ability to perform the exam competencies. Enter the number corresponding to your ability on each competency, then add up your score in each area and multiply the total by 4. This is the approximate time, in minutes, you should plan to study to reach full competency
Manage and share documents (25–30%)
Manage multiple documents / 0Totally got this / 1
I’ll figure it out / 2
Needs review / 3
No clue
Modify existing templates
merge multiple documents
manage versions of documents
copy styles from template to template
use the style organizer
copy macros from document to document
link to external data
move building blocks between documents
Manage document changes / 0
Totally got this / 1
I’ll figure it out / 2
Needs review / 3
No clue
Track changes
manage comments
use markup options
resolve multi-document style conflicts
display all changes
Total score ______x 4 = ______minutes needed to review
Preparation resources
- Create a template
- Deploy your Word macros from a central location
- Advanced Track Changes options
Design advanced documents (25–30%)
Apply advanced ordering and grouping / 0Totally got this / 1
I’ll figure it out / 2
Needs review / 3
No clue
Create outlines
promote sections in outlines
create master documents
insert subdocuments
link document elements
Total score ______x 4 = ______minutes needed to review
Preparation resources
- Create a document outline in Outline view
- Outline view tips
- Add section breaks
Create advanced references (25–30%)
Create and manage indexes / 0Totally got this / 1
I’ll figure it out / 2
Needs review / 3
No clue
Create indexes
update indexes
mark index entries
use index auto-mark files
Create and manage reference tables / 0
Totally got this / 1
I’ll figure it out / 2
Needs review / 3
No clue
Create a table of contents
create a table of figures
format a table of contents
update a table of authorities
set advanced reference options (captions, footnotes, citations)
Total score ______x 4 = ______minutes needed to review
Preparation resources
- Field codes: Index field
- Video: Advanced tables of contents
- Remove borders from a table
Create custom Word elements (20–25%)
Prepare a document for internationalization and accessibility / 0Totally got this / 1
I’ll figure it out / 2
Needs review / 3
No clue
Configure language options in documents
add alt-text to document elements
create documents for use with accessibility tools
manage multiple options for +Body and +Heading fonts
utilize global content standards
modify tab order in document elements and objects
Total score ______x 4 = ______minutes needed to review
Preparation resources
- Change the default language for Office programs
- Video: Collapsible headings
- Collapse or expand parts of a document
Total approximate time needed to study to master all competency areas ______minutes
I can commit to studying ______minutes a week, and will take _____ weeks to study. I will be ready to take the MOS exam on ______
My plan to accomplish this