The Complete Idiot S Guide To Microsoft Office

With over three million users, Microsoft Office is by far the most popular suite product available. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Office gives true beginning computer users all the basic information they need, in addition to taking them into more intermediate-level uses. The book's friendly format and lighthearted style take the fear out of learning Microsoft Office.

You're a smart person who wants to stay ahead in the corporate world. You know that using Office 97 is what you need to do-but that could mean struggling through piles of technical manuals! Push aside those overweight books! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft(R) Office 97, Second Edition feeds you a low-fat diet of Office 97 that's easy to swallow and easy to digest. Its lighthearted approach is perfect for new and experienced users who need to quickly take advantage of the best that Office 97 has to offer. So bypass fat, heavy books! Learning to be productive and efficient in Office will be a breeze.

Shows how to use each component of Microsoft Office, and offers advice on creating documents, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and presentations

Microsoft® Windows® 8 is designed to mesh users' digital lives seamlessly—from desktop to phone to tablet—by utilizing a look and feel that give users a new Windows experience. However, with all of this change comes new features that may catch old-school Windows users off guard. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Microsoft® Windows® 8, veteran tech writer Paul McFedries uses his friendly style and wit to comfort experienced Windows users and newbies alike by explaining all the new features as well as the old, and helping everyone overcome trepidation about using this completely updated look to the most popular desktop operating system in the world. You will learn how to use new Windows 8 features, including tiles and the new home screen, how you can mesh your data with “the cloud,” and much more. And, when all else fails, McFedries teaches you how to easily and seamlessly toggle back to the “old” and familiar Windows look and feel, should the new experience prove to be a bit more change than desired.

Covers installation, Word 97 basics, editing and text formatting, graphics, multimedia features, tables, templates, desktop publishing, and creating a Web page

Users wanting to learn about the newest release of PowerPoint won't want to be without this tutorial. They will learn how to create dynamic presentations with slides and graphs all with this clear, 2-color graphical resource. Mini- tutorials round out this handy guide that allows users to find the information they need in a flash! -- Provides Timesaving Tips, Plain English definitions, and Panic Button advice throughout the book -- Outlines how to work with, print, rearrange, and draw objects on slides -- Teaches the basic features and functions of PowerPoint with expert information and advice