Microsoft® Office 2007: Introductory

This text includes features that make learning easy and enjoyable - yet - challenging for learners. The text includes a wide range of learning experiences from activities with one or two commands to simulations and case studies that challenge and sharpen learners' problem-solving skills.

Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION. Lesson 1: Microsoft Windows® Vista Basics. Lesson 2: Microsoft Office® 2007 Basics. MICROSOFT WORD 2007. Lesson 1: Word Basics. Lesson 2: Basic Editing. Lesson 3: Helpful Word Features. Lesson 4: Formatting Text. Lesson 5: Formatting Paragraphs and Documents. Lesson 6: Working with Graphics. Lesson 7: Working with Documents. Lesson 8: Increasing Efficiency Using Word. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007. Lesson 1: Excel Basics. Lesson 2: Changing the Appearance of a Worksheet. Lesson 3: Organizing the Worksheet. Lesson 4: Entering Worksheet Formulas. Lesson 5: Using Functions. Lesson 6: Enhancing a Worksheet. Lesson 7: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks. Lesson 8: Working with Charts. MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007. Lesson 1: Access Basics. Lesson 2: Creating a Database. Lesson 3: Creating Queries. Lesson 4: Creating and Modifying Forms. Lesson 5: Creating and Modifying Reports. Lesson 6: Integrating Access. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007. Lesson 1: PowerPoint Basics. Lesson 2: Creating and Enhancing PowerPoint Presentations. Lesson 3: Working with Visual Elements. Lesson 4: Expanding on PowerPoint Basics. MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2007. Lesson 1: Outlook Basics and E-mail. Lesson 2: Calendar. Lesson 3: Working with Other Outlook Tools. Microsoft Publisher 2007. Lesson 1: Publisher Basics. Lesson 2: Enhancing Publisher Documents. Additional Material: Capstone Simulation: Green Way Lawn Care Service. Appendix A: Computer Concepts. Appendix B: Keyboarding Touch System Improvement.

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Ann Fisher is a freelance writer and developmental editor who has worked on many Course Technology titles over the last ten years, including Adobe titles, such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. She has also co-authored Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0. Ann brings her experience in software training to her clear, effective style of writing and editing. In addition to writing popular textbooks on Microsoft(R) and Adobe(R), Barbara Waxer teaches Copyright and Digital Media at Santa Fe Community College. Her text INTERNET SURF AND TURF: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO COPYRIGHT, FAIR USE AND FINDING MEDIA won the 2006 Texty Award, presented by the Text and Academic Authors Association, as well as the New England Book Show Award in the College Category. Jessica Evans is the author or co-author of several projects in the New Perspectives Series and Illustrated Series. Jessica also works for Cengage Learning Course Technology as a Developmental Editor. She has edited over 30 books on programming languages, database concepts, SQL, Oracle, database applications, Office applications, and electronic commerce. Katherine Pinard has over 20 years of experience writing and editing books about computer concepts, applications, and technology. She has co-authored or contributed to ten books published by Cengage Learning and has edited over 50 titles for the company. Rachel Biheller Bunin has been writing and editing books on computer applications for almost 25 years. She has been an invited speaker on PowerPoint and presentation graphics at several national conferences. Rachel received a Masters in Educational Technology from Fordham University. Pasewark LTD is a family owned business. The authors have written more than 100 books about computers, accounting, and office technology. Pasewark LTD authors are members of several professional associations that help authors write better books. The authors have been recognized with numerous awards for classroom teaching.

Review :
INTRODUCTION. Lesson 1: Microsoft Windows(R) Vista Basics. Lesson 2: Microsoft Office(R) 2007 Basics. MICROSOFT WORD 2007. Lesson 1: Word Basics. Lesson 2: Basic Editing. Lesson 3: Helpful Word Features. Lesson 4: Formatting Text. Lesson 5: Formatting Paragraphs and Documents. Lesson 6: Working with Graphics. Lesson 7: Working with Documents. Lesson 8: Increasing Efficiency Using Word. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007. Lesson 1: Excel Basics. Lesson 2: Changing the Appearance of a Worksheet. Lesson 3: Organizing the Worksheet. Lesson 4: Entering Worksheet Formulas. Lesson 5: Using Functions. Lesson 6: Enhancing a Worksheet. Lesson 7: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks. Lesson 8: Working with Charts. MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007. Lesson 1: Access Basics. Lesson 2: Creating a Database. Lesson 3: Creating Queries. Lesson 4: Creating and Modifying Forms. Lesson 5: Creating and Modifying Reports. Lesson 6: Integrating Access. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007. Lesson 1: PowerPoint Basics. Lesson 2: Creating and Enhancing PowerPoint Presentations. Lesson 3: Working with Visual Elements. Lesson 4: Expanding on PowerPoint Basics. MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2007. Lesson 1: Outlook Basics and E-mail. Lesson 2: Calendar. Lesson 3: Working with Other Outlook Tools. Microsoft Publisher 2007. Lesson 1: Publisher Basics. Lesson 2: Enhancing Publisher Documents. Additional Material: Capstone Simulation: Green Way Lawn Care Service. Appendix A: Computer Concepts. Appendix B: Keyboarding Touch System Improvement.