Synopses & Reviews
The first thing you'll notice about Word X for Mac OS X is its Aquainterface, but the changes to this word-processing warhorse go deeper. Theyinclude complete support for Mac OS X's modern architecture, and newWeb-authoring, drawing, graphics, and proofing tools. With all theinnovations in Word X, where do you start?
Word X for Mac OS X: VisualQuickStart Guide is the fastest, easiest way to get your bearings andput the program's power to work for you.
Author and Mac expert Maria Langer breaks Word down into step-by-stepexplanations of all the key tools, tasks, and techniques, and shares hertimesaving tips throughout. The book's plentiful screenshots not onlyacquaint you with Word's new Aqua-inspired menus and dialog boxes, theyalso ensure that you stay on track as you work. Newcomers to Word can startwith the basics, then move on to more advanced techniques, such asinserting objects and multimedia events, creating outlines, and publishingWeb pages. Those upgrading from previous versions can use the book as ahandy quick-reference guide, taking advantage of the page tabs to skipstraight to specific topics.
Synopsis
It's already the industry leader for word processing, and now Microsoft Word is more powerful and user-friendly than ever. Thanks to Word 2001, you'll be able to create a wide variety of documents, ranging in complexity from simple letters to full-scale reports with tables, indexes, and illustrations. Features like Data Merge Manager simplify the creation of mail-merge lists, and Click and Type lets you click anywhere in a document and begin typing, without the need to indent manually or go through the cumbersome process of formatting the text.
Like all Visual QuickStart Guides, Word 2001 for Macintosh is filled with tips and techniques. Concise, step-by-step instructions walk you through each task, and hundreds of screen shots reassure you that you're in the correct dialog box, pop-up menu, or entry field.
About the Author
Maria Langer has written more than 20 computer books. She also writes for MacWEEK, MacAddict, NetProfessional, FileMaker Pro Advisor, and Computer User. She is a consultant, Webmaster, computer trainer, and regular speaker at Macworld Expo.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. The Word Workplace.
2. Word Basics.
3. Formatting Basics.
4. Advanced Formatting.
5. Writing Tools.
6. Printing Documents.
7. Inserting Text & Multimedia.
8. Outlines.
9. Tables.
10. Envelopes & Labels.
11. Data Merge.
12. Working with Others.
13. Using Other Applications.
14. Web Pages.
15. Setting Word Preferences.
Appendix A: Menus & Shortcut Keys.
Index.