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Sway is Microsoft’s cloud-based storytelling and presentation application. Accessible via Office 365 as well as Windows, iOS, and Android apps, Microsoft Sway allows users to integrate text, media, and online elements to create a web-based presentation that is accessible on any device.
In this Microsoft Sway course, topics covered include:
- Launching Sway
- Creating a new Sway project
- Creating and managing cards
- Managing, editing, and sharing Sway projects
- Formatting text
- Adding media to a Sway project
- Working with images and customizing image display
- Setting design options
- Setting Sway project options
After completing the course, learners should feel comfortable creating, customizing, and sharing a Sway project.
Each Velsoft course package comes complete with all the tools you need to deliver a comprehensive training session including an instructor guide, student manual, quick reference guide, PowerPoints and more.
About This Course
Course Prerequisites
Course Overview
Course Objectives
How To Use This Book
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Sway
TOPIC A: Launch Sway
What is Sway?
Starting Sway
Viewing Featured Sway Projects
Navigating a Sway Project
Activity 1-1: Launch Sway
TOPIC B: Create a New Sway Project
Creating a Blank Sway Project
Creating a Project From a Topic
Creating a Project From a Template
Creating a Project From a Document
Interface Overview
Activity 1-2: Create a New Sway Project
TOPIC C: Create Cards
About the Title Card
Creating a Card
Adding Images to a Card
Setting Card Emphasis
Activity 1-3: Create Cards
TOPIC D: Manage Cards
Editing a Card
Selecting Cards
Grouping Cards
Moving a Card
Deleting a Card
Activity 1-4: Manage Cards
TOPIC E: Manage Sway Projects
Saving a Project
Editing a Project
Searching a Project
Playing a Sway Project
Sway and Responsive Design
Activity 1-5: Manage Sway Projects
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Work with Text and Images
TOPIC A: Format Text
Creating Headings
Adding Emphasis and Accents
Creating Lists
Adding Links
Activity 2-1: Format Text
TOPIC B: Add Media
Creating a Video Card
Adding a YouTube Video
Adding Audio
Adding a File
Embedding Other Objects
Activity 2-2: Add Media
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Graphics and Design
TOPIC A: Work with Images
Adding Backgrounds
Setting Image Focus Points
Adding a Caption and Alternative Text
Activity 3-1: Work with Images
TOPIC B: Customize Image Display
Creating a Stack Group
Creating a Comparison Group
Creating a Slideshow Group
Creating a Photo Grid
Activity 3-2: Customize Image Display
TOPIC C: Set Design Options
Choosing a Style
Choosing a Design
Using Remix
Customizing Styles
Activity 3-3: Set Design Options
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Working with a Sway Project
TOPIC A: Edit Sway Projects
Viewing Projects
Duplicating a Project
Deleting a Project
Viewing and Managing Deleted Projects
Activity 4-1: Edit Sway Projects
TOPIC B: Share a Sway Project
Creating a Quick Link
Sharing Your Project with Other Users
Inviting Others to Edit Your Project
Sharing Your Project on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter
Creating a Visual Link
Setting Advanced Sharing Options
Activity 4-2: Share a Sway Project
TOPIC C: Set Sway Project Options
Changing Sway Project Settings
Using Accessibility Tools
Saving a Sway Project as a Template
Printing a Sway Project
Exporting a Sway Project
Activity 4-3: Set Sway Project Options
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson Labs
Lesson 1
Lesson Lab 1-1
Lesson Lab 1-2
Lesson Lab 1-3
Lesson 2
Lesson Lab 2-1
Lesson Lab 2-2
Lesson 3
Lesson Lab 3-1
Lesson Lab 3-2
Lesson 4
Lesson Lab 4-1
Course Wrap-Up
Post-Course Assessment
Course Summary
Appendices
Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Sheet
Glossary
Index
Sway is Microsoft’s cloud-based storytelling and presentation application. Accessible via Office 365 as well as Windows, iOS, and Android apps, Microsoft Sway allows users to integrate text, media, and online elements to create a web-based presentation that is accessible on any device.
In this Microsoft Sway course, topics covered include:
- Launching Sway
- Creating a new Sway project
- Creating and managing cards
- Managing, editing, and sharing Sway projects
- Formatting text
- Adding media to a Sway project
- Working with images and customizing image display
- Setting design options
- Setting Sway project options
After completing the course, learners should feel comfortable creating, customizing, and sharing a Sway project.
Each Velsoft course package comes complete with all the tools you need to deliver a comprehensive training session including an instructor guide, student manual, quick reference guide, PowerPoints and more.
About This Course
Course Prerequisites
Course Overview
Course Objectives
How To Use This Book
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Sway
TOPIC A: Launch Sway
What is Sway?
Starting Sway
Viewing Featured Sway Projects
Navigating a Sway Project
Activity 1-1: Launch Sway
TOPIC B: Create a New Sway Project
Creating a Blank Sway Project
Creating a Project From a Topic
Creating a Project From a Template
Creating a Project From a Document
Interface Overview
Activity 1-2: Create a New Sway Project
TOPIC C: Create Cards
About the Title Card
Creating a Card
Adding Images to a Card
Setting Card Emphasis
Activity 1-3: Create Cards
TOPIC D: Manage Cards
Editing a Card
Selecting Cards
Grouping Cards
Moving a Card
Deleting a Card
Activity 1-4: Manage Cards
TOPIC E: Manage Sway Projects
Saving a Project
Editing a Project
Searching a Project
Playing a Sway Project
Sway and Responsive Design
Activity 1-5: Manage Sway Projects
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Work with Text and Images
TOPIC A: Format Text
Creating Headings
Adding Emphasis and Accents
Creating Lists
Adding Links
Activity 2-1: Format Text
TOPIC B: Add Media
Creating a Video Card
Adding a YouTube Video
Adding Audio
Adding a File
Embedding Other Objects
Activity 2-2: Add Media
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Graphics and Design
TOPIC A: Work with Images
Adding Backgrounds
Setting Image Focus Points
Adding a Caption and Alternative Text
Activity 3-1: Work with Images
TOPIC B: Customize Image Display
Creating a Stack Group
Creating a Comparison Group
Creating a Slideshow Group
Creating a Photo Grid
Activity 3-2: Customize Image Display
TOPIC C: Set Design Options
Choosing a Style
Choosing a Design
Using Remix
Customizing Styles
Activity 3-3: Set Design Options
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Working with a Sway Project
TOPIC A: Edit Sway Projects
Viewing Projects
Duplicating a Project
Deleting a Project
Viewing and Managing Deleted Projects
Activity 4-1: Edit Sway Projects
TOPIC B: Share a Sway Project
Creating a Quick Link
Sharing Your Project with Other Users
Inviting Others to Edit Your Project
Sharing Your Project on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter
Creating a Visual Link
Setting Advanced Sharing Options
Activity 4-2: Share a Sway Project
TOPIC C: Set Sway Project Options
Changing Sway Project Settings
Using Accessibility Tools
Saving a Sway Project as a Template
Printing a Sway Project
Exporting a Sway Project
Activity 4-3: Set Sway Project Options
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson Labs
Lesson 1
Lesson Lab 1-1
Lesson Lab 1-2
Lesson Lab 1-3
Lesson 2
Lesson Lab 2-1
Lesson Lab 2-2
Lesson 3
Lesson Lab 3-1
Lesson Lab 3-2
Lesson 4
Lesson Lab 4-1
Course Wrap-Up
Post-Course Assessment
Course Summary
Appendices
Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Sheet
Glossary
Index
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Fully Customizable
Make any changes you like including easily taking our branding off and replacing it with yours.
Unlimited Users
Train as many participants at your location as you like - forever!
Unlimited Printing Rights
Print-on-demand only what you need for as many participants with no limits.
No Annual Renewal Fees
One-off pricing. Never pay again to use the materials.
