Diagrams, organizational charts, flowcharts, even floor plans — they're all types of business graphics. Only one tool does 'em all: SmartDraw. SmartDraw For Dummies shows you how this business graphics software helps you make boring presentations exciting and how to create graphics that can help you sell, manage, inform, motivate, and more.
You'll learn how to set up the program, navigate its somewhat unique interface, and work with SmartDraw's thousands of templates. You don't need artistic talent, just this handy guide and the extended, fully functional trial version of SmartDraw that's on the bonus CD Use SmartDraw templates to create org charts, flowcharts, express charts, mind maps, Live Maps, and more Dress up your graphics with color, effects, and design themes Learn to integrate your graphics into Microsoft Office applications and animate graphics for cool PowerPoint presentations Explore SmartDraw diagrams for Web pages and e-mail newsletters Import SmartDraw graphics into Word and Excel documents Take advantage of extra software and additional templates, sample drawings and flowcharts, image editing tools, maps, and flyers on the CD
You'll also find graphics guidelines to help you create more effective charts and presentations, plus tips on using color and images to your advantage. Written by a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and a SmartDraw vice president, SmartDraw For Dummies helps you banish boring charts forever
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
SmartDraw For Dummies is a task-based book, and readers can study any chapter independent of another chapter. This book contains many illustrations, demonstrating how to create and implement various types of business graphics. To make the book useful for first-time and novice users, the authors do not assume anything apart from the fact that readers know how to use a computer. The book is peppered with tons of graphics and examples, and it will include a detailed section on all types of business graphics, along with information of which particular business graphic type is best suited to a given scenario. Properly created, business graphics convey information in a way that is visually appealing. SmartDraw For Dummies includes an eight-page color insert showing various types of graphics that can be created from the examples in the book.
This book is intended for an audience that is familiar with everyday business tasks such as using Microsoft Office products. Wherever appropriate, references to existing Microsoft Office books in the For Dummies series are provided. There is a large market that needs a book to teach them everyday business graphics that are easy to create and edit. In addition, they need a book that explains all the concepts and types of business graphics in easy to comprehend language with samples (on the CD) and visuals (in the book). SmartDraw For Dummies fills that need.
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