This assignment can be found in Google Docs: Business Communication Skills for Managers Assignment: Create Document with Tables and Images
To make your own copy to edit:
- If you want a Google Doc: in the file menu of the open document, click “Make a copy.” This will give you your own Google Doc to work from.
- If you want a PDF or Word file: in the file menu of the open document, click “Download” and select the file type you would like to have (note: depending on the file type you select, the formatting could get jumbled).
For this assignment, you will format a document with a table and an image. Follow the directions, then submit your assignment. If you get stuck on a step, review this module or previous modules and ask your classmates for help in the discussion forum.
- Download the report document and open it in Microsoft Word.
- Save the document as BA132_LastName_Report.docx, replacing “LastName” with your own last name. (Example: BA132_Hywater_Newsletter). It is a good idea to save your work periodically.
- Convert the text after “The top ten are listed in the table below” and before “The Retail Industry” heading into a table. Separate text at Tabs.
- Apply any table style.
- Download this image to your computer.
- Insert the shopping cart image into the document at the beginning of the first paragraph (It starts with “Retailing is important to understand”).
- Apply a square text wrap and move the image so it is aligned with the right side of the document.
- Optional: Resize the image. (Remember, hold down the Shift key while dragging a corner to keep the image proportional.)
- Download this graph image to your computer.
- Insert the graph image into your document after “creating greater contact efficiency for consumers.”
- Add a top and bottom text wrap to the graph image.
- Look for the phrase “You can view the number of jobs and retail presence in your state at the National Retail Federation (NRF)” in your document. Add a hyperlink to “National Retail Federation (NRF)” that leads to this website: https://nrf.com/advocacy/retails-impact
- Add a watermark saying SAMPLE to your document.
- Save your document again and submit your work in your course online.