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Course Description

Editing Electronically is a required course for students enrolled in the Editing certificate. This course teaches students how to use Microsoft Word to make the editing process more efficient. Students will learn how to use common editing tools, such as Track Changes, more effectively. They will explore ways to customize the keyboard, the toolbar, and the ribbon to suit the way they work. Students will gain experience with advanced Word tools to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks and to increase accuracy. They will also learn how to work with authors who are reviewing electronically edited files and how to format files for production. Along the way, students will become more adept at overcoming technological challenges that can arise when editing electronically.

Students must have a working knowledge of computers, operating systems, Microsoft Word, basic editing tasks, and access to a computer with Microsoft Word 2016 or later. Separate sections of this course are offered for Mac and PC users. Please see individual section notes for important information on computer requirements.

"Online self-paced" refers to course start and end dates. "Online fixed date" refers to the synchronous session schedule fully available under "Section Notes."

Prerequisites

Basic Manuscript Editing, Intermediate Manuscript Editing

Applies Toward the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Editing Electronically
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
May 12, 2025 to Jun 14, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
May 17, 2025 to Jun 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Instructors
Section Notes

This class is taught in Word for Office 365 on a Mac. You will need access to Word 2016 or later, and a mouse and Mac-ready keyboard are highly recommended. Students using a PC should contact the program manager at karmbruster@uchicago.edu before enrolling. 

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central Time. 

Dates: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, and 14.

Section Title
Editing Electronically
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 06, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2025 to Aug 06, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Instructors
Section Notes

This class is taught in Word for Office 365 on a PC. You will need access to Word 2016 or later. Students using a Mac should contact the program manager at karmbruster@uchicago.edu before enrolling. 

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Central Time. 

Dates: July 9, 16, 23, 30, and August 6.

Section Title
Editing Electronically
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Oct 04, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Sep 06, 2025 to Oct 04, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Section Notes

This class is taught in Word for Office 365 on a Mac. You will need access to Word 2016 or later, and a mouse and Mac-ready keyboard are highly recommended. Students using a PC should contact the program manager at karmbruster@uchicago.edu before enrolling. 

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central Time. 

Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 4.

Section Title
Editing Electronically
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Oct 27, 2025 to Nov 29, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Nov 01, 2025 to Nov 29, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Instructors
Section Notes

This class is taught in Word for Office 365 on a PC. You will need access to Word 2016 or later. Students using a Mac should contact the program manager at karmbruster@uchicago.edu before enrolling. 

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central Time. 

Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. 

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