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If SmartSuite can do it, you can do it too
Turn your desktop into a fully staffed office with just a click of the mouse. With its productivity tools and built-in Internet innovations, SmartSuite enables you to quickly meet every one of your business challenges from managing information to creating dynamite presentations to building Web sites. A smart business tool, SmartSuite
® Millennium Edition Bible reveals all the tips, tricks, and techniques you'll need to get your work done quickly and easily. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of SmartSuite Millennium Edition
- Boost productivity with SmartCenter and Team Computing
- Create striking presentations in Freelance Graphics
- Generate precise reports with 1-2-3's powerful data management and analysis tools
- Master ViaVoice SmartSuite's voice-recognition technology in Word Pro
- Build your own Web site with FastSite
- Construct and manage a flexible, powerful database in Approach
- Transform your computer into an electronic Filofax with Organizer
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Synopsis
This is the A to Z reference that shows how to use the power of this top-selling productivity suite. Expert author Lisa Bucki shows the way with the personality, authoritative guidance, and comprehensive coverage all users want. The SmartSuite "RM" X Bible covers the information that users of all levels need to know, in a clear format that increases productivity and effectiveness. All of SmartSuite's features -- including new and most-used functionality -- are presented with clear, precise steps. Each topic is self-contained, so, readers can review the chapters in order to progressively build proficiency or jump to a particular topic of interest for learning flexibility. The book provides extensive coverage of SmartSuite's Internet capabilities -- a key competitive advantage.
Synopsis
Business computing needs have changed a great deal in recent years. Today's professional needs a wide array of powerful programs to fulfill such everyday tasks as managing information, creating presentations, and building Web sites. That's why Lotus developed SmartSuite, a collection of integrated applications and tools that help you complete your business tasks with greater ease and efficiency.
The difference between creating good presentations and stellar presentations with SmartSuite is in how well you understand and use its many sophisticated features. In order to best learn the ins and outs of SmartSuite, we recommend you pick up a copy of SmartSuite Millennium Edition Bible. Loaded with vital tips, tricks, and techniques designed to help you get the most out of SmartSuite, the SmartSuite Millennium Edition Bible covers all the powerful programs, including Freelance Graphics, ViaVoice (the remarkable voice-recognition technology in Word Pro), FastSite, and more.
About the Author
About the Authors Author and publishing consultant Lisa A. Bucki has written or coauthored more than 15 titles during more than eight years in the computer book industry. She has also contributed chapters covering numerous computer subjects such as online communications, presentation graphics, multimedia, and more for other books in addition to training users and managing more than 100 book projects for a number of publishers. Elaine Marmel is President of Marmel Enterprises, Inc., an organization that specializes in technical writing and software training. Elaine spends most of her time writing and has authored and coauthored more than 25 books about software products. In addition, Elaine is a contributing editor to Inside Peachtree for Windows and Inside QuickBooks for Windows, monthly magazines. David Plotkin is a Senior Data Administrator for Longs Drug Stores in Walnut Creek, California. He designs computer systems, specializing in databases and database systems. He has written several books on computers and computer software, and has contributed numerous chapters to other books.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
PART I: Your First Look at SmartSuite.
Chapter 1: Getting Started with SmartSuite Applications.
Chapter 2: Saving Time with SmartCenter.
PART II: Word Pro.
Chapter 3: Creating and Working with Word Pro Documents.
Chapter 4: Formatting and Printing a Document.
Chapter 5: Organizing and Highlighting Information.
Chapter 6: Using SmartMasters, Styles, and Scripts for Control.
Chapter 7: Merging, Importing, and Exporting Information.
PART III: 1-2-3.
Chapter 8: Working with Worksheet Files.
Chapter 9: Working with Ranges, Formulas, and Functions.
Chapter 10: Better Spreadsheet Design.
Chapter 11: Picture This--Using Graphics in Worksheets.
Chapter 12: Previewing and Printing a Worksheet.
Chapter 13: Using Data Management and Analysis Tools.
Chapter 14: Saving Time with Power 1-2-3 Features.
PART IV: Freelance Graphics.
Chapter 15: Starting, Saving, and Opening Presentations.
Chapter 16: Developing the Presentation Content.
Chapter 17: Adding and Working with Charts.
Chapter 18: Working with Graphics and Design.
Chapter 19: Creating and Running an Onscreen Show.
Chapter 20: Generating Printouts, Handouts, and Notes.
PART V: Approach.
Chapter 21: Creating a Database and Entering Information.
Chapter 22: Working with Field Types.
Chapter 23: Viewing, Summarizing, and Automating Data.
Chapter 24: Performing a Mail Merge in Approach.
PART VI: Organizing Your Life.
Chapter 25: Using Organizer to Track Appointments, Notes, and To Do Lists.
Chapter 26: Tracking Contacts and Calls in Organizer.
Chapter 27: Getting More from SmartCenter.
Chapter 28: Working with Smartlcon Bars.
PART VII: SmartSuite Online.
Chapter 29: Using FastSite to Create a Web Site.
Chapter 30: Fine-Tuning Your Web Site.
Chapter 31: Using Common SmartSuite Internet Features.
Chapter 32: Creating Web Documents with SmartSuite Applications.
Chapter 33: Working with Communications and Team Editing Features.
PART VIII: Exploiting Other Features.
Chapter 34: Using ScreenCam.
Chapter 35: Sharing Information Between Documents.
Chapter 36: Using ViaVoice.
Appendix: Installing SmartSuite.
Index.