• Master and Subdocuments

    This activity is definitely an 'extra for experts' task, but don't worry, it's not too difficult.

    Simply put, this is a way to combine a number of smaller documents together into a larger document. You can think of it like chapters in a book. Each document represents a chapter, but can be combined together, using a master document, into a larger whole that represents the entire book.

    • Video

      Introduction to Master and Subdocuments

      Having trouble watching the video? Try this direct link.

    • Activity

      Creating Master and Subdocuments

      Allow 60 minutes

      During this activity you will be creating and managing master and subdocuments.


      Task 1: Create the Master Document

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge.

      Link: The Master Document View

      Challenge:

      • Create a Word document with at least 3 headings using the Heading 1 style
      • Add a short description of each section under the heading
      • Create a folder with a suitable name for the master document
      • Save the document into this folder with a suitable name

      Task 2: Create the Subdocuments

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge.

      Link: Creating Subdocuments

      Challenge:
      • Locate the Master document saved above
      • Highligh each section in turn and create a subdocument
      • Save and close the document
      • The document will now be saved in the folder with the document name containing the master and subdocuments.  Each subdocument will be named with the heading of that section
      • Open one of the subdocuments, add extra text to it and then save it
      • Reopen the Master document and the new text should be included!

      Sub documents can also be shared with others. See the Collaboration with Word section, for more about this. How could you use master and sub documents in your study?


      Task 3: Importing Existing Documents

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge.

      Link: Importing data for subdocuments

      Challenge:

      • Create a new document
      • Add some text
      • Save it with a suitable name
      • Use the Insert option to locate and add this document to the master document created above

      If you need to change a name of a subdocument - check out modifying subdocuments.

    • Checkpoint

      Master and Subdocuments Self-Assessment

      Now that you've completed the activities in this module, take the time to complete this self-assessment of how competent you think you are in using Master and Subdocuments.

      Follow the instructions by clicking the link below.

    • Master and Subdocuments Self-Assessment Quiz
      You have to add at least one completion condition.

    • Discussion

      Master and Subdocuments Forum

      Using the forum below, click the 'Add a new discussion topic' button and perform the following tasks.

      1. Using a PNI format (Positive, Negative and Interesting) post something that you found useful, something that you found difficult or confusing, and something that you would like to find out more about relating  to the activities in this part of the module.
      2. Share at least one additional resource (web link, video etc.) that you think would help any other students working through this module.
    • Master and Subdocuments Forum