Synopses & Reviews
For both the computer hotshots and the computer rookies - Microsoft Office 2007, Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition appeals to all the learners in your classroom, covering the essential information that students need to know now. Our signature two-page spread design has been updated and refreshed to take full advantage of the new features of the Office 2007 software. This practical, easy to navigate book provides students with the essential knowledge they need to succeed in both the classroom and beyond.
Synopsis
Loved by students for its visual and flexible way to build computer skills, the Illustrated Series is ideal for learning Microsoft Office 2010 for both computer rookies and hotshots. Each two-page spread focuses on a single skill, making information easy to follow and absorb. Large, full-color illustrations represent how the students' screen should look. Concise text introduces the basic principles of the lesson and integrates a case study for further application.
Synopsis
Updated textbook for Microsoft Office 2003 includes coverage of the new features in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. It contains three Portfolio Project Sections, Advanced Challenge Exercises and higher level tasks.
About the Author
Best-selling author David W. Beskeen has authored or co-authored numerous computer books since 1992, including more than 25 technology-focused titles for Course Technology. Mr. Beskeen has guided readers through the mastery of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows, LiveMotion™, and other proprietary software packages. In addition to his accomplishments as author, Mr. Beskeen has extensive teaching experience and is a frequently sought-after computer technology consultant. Carol M. Cram is the author of over thirty-five textbooks on computer applications, business communications, and Internet-related subjects. Carol is also a long-time faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, where she is currently the Convenor of the Executive Support Program, the Program Consultant for Business and Computers in Continuing Education, and an instructor of business and computer-related courses. Jennifer Duffy has written for Course Technology for more than a decade and her accomplishments include four editions of MICROSOFT WORD ILLUSTRATED for the popular Office series. A successful freelance writer, Ms. Duffy lives and works in New Hampshire. In addition to authoring technology texts, she has worked in the business world as a writer, editor, and public relations liaison. Ms. Duffy combines her varied business knowledge and expertise in Word with her prolific writing skills to ensure this book is an exceptional resource for today's students. Lisa Friedrichsen is a Professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she teaches database and Web-related classes. As an author, she has written several prominent Access, Office, and Web-related textbooks. Ms. Friedrichsen combines her ability to teach with extensive hands-on experience in computer technology, where she has developed many relational database systems in the fields of marketing, healthcare, and education. Elizabeth Eisner Reding has authored many books for Cengage Learning on a variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Publisher. Living in New Mexico with her husband, she spends her free time grilling, water gardening, road and mountain biking, and collecting Southwestern art.
Table of Contents
Concepts: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts. Windows Vista Unit A: Getting Started with Windows Vista. Windows Vista Unit B: Understanding File Management. Internet Explorer 7: Getting Started with Internet Explorer 7. Office 2007: Getting Started with Office 2007. WORD: Unit A: Creating Documents. Unit B: Editing Documents. Unit C: Formatting Text and Paragraphs. Unit D: Formatting Documents. EXCEL: Unit A: Getting Started with Excel 2007. Unit B: Working with Formulas and Functions. Unit C: Formatting a Worksheet. Unit D: Working with Charts. Integration A: Integrating Word and Excel . ACCESS: Unit A: Building and Using Access Tables. Unit B: Building and Using Queries. Unit C: Creating and Using Forms. Unit D: Creating and Using Reports. Integration B: Integrating Word, Excel and Access. POWERPOINT: Unit A: Creating a Presentation. Unit B: Modifying a Presentation. Unit C: Inserting Objects into a Presentation. Unit D: Finishing a Presentation. Integration C: Integrating Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Getting Started with Email. Managing Information with Outlook 2007.