Master Visually Microsoft Office 2007

Within this comprehensive, visual reference, succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots show you how to accomplish more than 300 Office tasks. You’ll learn how to format text and apply styles in Word, work with Excel formulas and functions, add animation to PowerPoint slides, create an Access database, manage contacts with Outlook, collaborate with OneNote and Live Meeting, and create publications with Publisher. A bonus CD-ROM includes demo software, add-ins, sample files, and additional chapters.

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show youhow to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so,then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear,step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 220Office 2007 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visualdirections for performing necessary operations, including: * Using Galleries and Live Preview * Finding hidden files * Creating a blog post * Assembling and presenting slideshows * Developing a publication * Building a spreadsheet * Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks * Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up, and you will find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 170 Access 2007 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including * Navigating the new interface * Using templates to create databases * Entering and editing data * Working with tables and fields * Creating simple or summary queries * Linking to Excel(r) worksheets * Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks * Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 220 Office 2007 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including: * Using Galleries and Live Preview * Finding hidden files * Creating a blog post * Assembling and presenting slideshows * Developing a publication * Building a spreadsheet * Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks * Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Covers the much-anticipated new features of Word 2007, including collaboration tools, XML tags in Word, and the Word 2007 facelift-the first redesigned UI since Office 97 Ideal for users migrating from older versions of Word and who want to get up to speed on the changes in the application Filled with clear, step-by-step screen shots that show readers how to tackle dozens of Word tasks, including new features like the Research Pane, side-by-side comparisons, smart tags, and maximizing the benefits of the Task Pane Revised interior design offers readers a more sophisticated look with easier navigation

Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to Office 2007 -- a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide -- and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed. "The Simplified series is very accessible to beginners and provides useful information for more experienced users. For visual learners (like myself), the illustrations are a great help. It's challenging to take a complex subject and express it simply, clearly, concisely, and comprehensively. This book meets the challenge." --John Kelly (Anchorage, AK) "Simplify It" sidebars offer real-world advice A friendly character called Chip introduces each task Full-color screen shots walk you through step by step Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap

If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell you why, then this visual reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish more than 375 Excel 2007 tasks, including creating letters with Mail Merge, assigning formats to cells, editing multiple worksheets at once, and summarizing with PivotTables and PivotCharts. While high-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task, succinct explanations walk you through step by step so that you can digest these vital lessons in bite-sized modules.

Covers new PowerPoint features including how to create presentation slides, dress them up using templates and graphics, add sound and animation, and present in a business or Internet setting Equips users to present visually charged, captivating slideshows Sophisticated, revised full-color design provides readers with easier navigation Shows users how to make real-world use of PowerPoint 2007 with highly visual two-page tutorials and numbered, step-by-step screen shots in full color on high-quality paper

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up, and you will find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 170 Access 2007 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including * Navigating the new interface * Using templates to create databases * Entering and editing data * Working with tables and fields * Creating simple or summary queries * Linking to Excel(r) worksheets * Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks * Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules.

Completely redesigned to help users finish tasks more quickly and manage information more effectively, Microsoft Office 2007 will offer users a new look and smarter ways of getting things done. From the expanded depth and power of Excel 2007 to the new graphics capabilities and formatting tools of PowerPoint, Microsoft has rethought and reworked the entire suite. And in this new edition of our Office Visual QuickStart Guide, author Steve Schwartz has rewritten from the ground up the entire book to better aid readers as they get up to speed with the new Office tools. The book is essential reference tool for the home and small business user, covering everything in the Office Basic, Home & Student, Standard, and Small Business suites. Software covered includes: Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Easy visual approach uses pictures to guide you through Microsoft Office and show you what to do. Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time. Page for page, the best content and value around. Table of Contents: Part I: Introducing Microsoft Office 2007 Chapter 1: What's New in Office 2007? Chapter 2: Office Basics Part II: Microsoft Word Chapter 3: Getting Started with Word 2007 Chapter 4: Formatting Documents Chapter 5: Creating Outlines Chapter 6: Tables, Charts, and Art Chapter 7: Sharing Word Documents Part III: Microsoft Excel Chapter 8: Getting Started with Excel 2007 Chapter 9: Formatting Worksheets and Data Chapter 10: Formulas and Functions Chapter 11: Working with Tables Chapter 12: Creating Charts Part IV: Microsoft PowerPoint Chapter 13: Getting Started with PowerPoint 2007 Chapter 14: Creating a Presentation Chapter 15: Completing a Presentation Part V: Microsoft Outlook Chapter 16: Getting Started with Outlook 2007 Chapter 17: Using the Address Book Chapter 18: Composing and Sending Mail Chapter 19: Receiving Mail Chapter 20: Managing the Mail Chapter 21: Tasks and Appointments Part VI: Microsoft OneNote Chapter 22: Getting Started with OneNote 2007 Chapter 23: Creating Notes Chapter 24: Embellishing and Editing Notes Chapter 25: Managing Notes Part VII: Microsoft Publisher Chapter 26: Getting Started with Publisher 2007 Chapter 27: Distributing and Printing Index