Microsoft^® Office XP Simply Visual

by Elizabeth Eisner Redding; Kathryn Toyer; Perspection, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780782140040
• ISBN10: 0782140041
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Take the Fundamental First Step to Mastering Microsoft(r) Office XP! Deciphering the basics of Office XP has never been easier, thanks to the Sybex Simply Visual method of teaching. Now you can use this proven method to master the essentials of Microsoft2s newest revision of its popular suite of business applications. Using easy-to-read screens and illustrations and to-the-point explanations, this book takes you task by task through each program2s user interface, key features, and tools, and gets you up to speed on all of Office2s newest features. Learn by Seeing: Easy-to-read examples and illustrations show you, screen by screen, the essential tasks and features of Microsoft Office XP. Learn by Doing: Hands-on lessons guide you step by step through fundamental tasks in Office XP. Learn the Skills You Need: Microsoft Office XP Simply Visual covers the program2s most commonly used elements. This book will teach you how to Format and enhance Word documents Design Excel spreadsheets Manage Access data Create slide shows in PowerPoint Use Outlook to share information and schedule meetings Use Office XP to create Web pages Use Office XP2s speech- and handwriting-recognition tools ...and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Getting Started with Office XP	p. 1
Starting an Office Program	p. 2
Opening an Existing File	p. 3
Saving a File	p. 5
Choosing Menu and Dialog Box Options	p. 8
Working with Toolbars	p. 11
Arranging Windows	p. 13
Choosing Templates and Wizards	p. 14
Getting Help in an Office Program	p. 17
Getting Help from the Office Assistant	p. 17
Displaying the Office Shortcut Bar	p. 20
Closing a File	p. 21
Quitting an Office Program	p. 22
Using Shared Office XP Tools	p. 23
Editing Text	p. 24
Finding and Replacing Text	p. 26
Correcting Text Automatically	p. 28
Making Corrections	p. 31
Inserting Comments	p. 32
Using Track Changes	p. 34
Comparing and Merging Documents	p. 35
Automating Your Work	p. 36
Controlling Programs with Your Voice	p. 39
Recognizing Handwriting	p. 42
Using Multiple Languages	p. 45
Repairing Office Programs	p. 46
Adding OfficeArt to Office XP Documents	p. 49
Selecting, Moving and Resizing Objects	p. 50
Drawing and Enhancing Objects	p. 52
Adding WordArt	p. 55
Adding Media Clips	p. 57
Modifying Media Clips	p. 61
Creating an Organization Chart	p. 62
Creating a Diagram	p. 64
Creating a Graph Chart	p. 65
Creating a Document with Word	p. 69
Viewing the Word Window	p. 70
Creating a New Document	p. 71
Changing Document Views	p. 72
Moving Around in a Document	p. 74
Working with Multiple Documents	p. 76
Setting Up the Page	p. 78
Selecting Text	p. 81
Finding and Replacing Formatting	p. 82
Finding the Right Words	p. 84
Translating Words	p. 85
Checking Spelling and Grammar	p. 86
Previewing and Printing a Document	p. 88
Formatting a Document with Word	p. 91
Formatting Text for Emphasis	p. 92
Changing Paragraph Alignment	p. 96
Changing Line Spacing	p. 97
Displaying Rulers	p. 99
Setting Paragraph Tabs	p. 100
Setting Paragraph Indents	p. 101
Applying a Style	p. 104
Creating and Modifying Styles	p. 105
Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists	p. 107
Inserting New Pages and Sections	p. 108
Addressing Envelopes and Labels	p. 111
Working with Templates	p. 112
Enhancing a Document with Word	p. 115
Adding Headers and Footers	p. 116
Inserting Page Numbers and the Date and Time	p. 118
Inserting Symbols and AutoText	p. 120
Adding Desktop Publishing Effects	p. 122
Arranging Text in Columns	p. 125
Inserting a Table of Contents	p. 126
Creating a Table	p. 127
Modifying a Table	p. 129
Formatting a Table	p. 133
Creating a Form Letter	p. 135
Creating a Worksheet with Excel	p. 139
Viewing the Excel Window	p. 140
Making Label Entries	p. 141
Entering Values	p. 145
Editing Cell Contents	p. 147
Inserting and Deleting Cells	p. 149
Selecting and Naming a Worksheet	p. 150
Working with Columns or Rows	p. 153
Formatting Text and Numbers	p. 156
Changing Data Alignment	p. 158
Changing Data Color	p. 159
Adding Color and Patterns to Cells	p. 160
Adding Borders to Cells	p. 160
Formatting Data with AutoFormat	p. 161
Designing a Worksheet with Excel	p. 163
Creating a Simple Formula	p. 164
Editing a Formula	p. 165
Performing Calculations Using Functions	p. 167
Creating a Chart	p. 169
Editing a Chart	p. 172
Changing a Chart Type	p. 174
Adding and Deleting a Data Series	p. 174
Enhancing a Data Series	p. 175
Enhancing a Chart	p. 177
Understanding List Terminology	p. 179
Creating a List	p. 180
Sorting Data in a List	p. 180
Entering Data in a List	p. 182
Inserting Page Breaks	p. 183
Setting Up the Page	p. 184
Previewing and Printing a Worksheet	p. 187
Creating a Presentation with PowerPoint	p. 191
Creating a New Presentation	p. 192
Choosing a Template	p. 195
Viewing the PowerPoint Window	p. 196
Creating Consistent Slides	p. 198
Entering Text	p. 200
Developing an Outline	p. 202
Rearranging Slides	p. 204
Controlling Slide Appearance with Masters	p. 207
Working with Color Schemes	p. 208
Creating a Text Box	p. 210
Inserting Slides from Other Presentations	p. 212
Adding a Header and Footer	p. 213
Preparing Speaker Notes and Handouts	p. 215
Creating a Slide Show with PowerPoint	p. 217
Adding Action Buttons	p. 218
Creating Slide Transitions	p. 221
Adding Animation	p. 224
Using Specialized Animations	p. 227
Timing a Presentation	p. 230
Setting Up a Slide Show	p. 232
Creating a Custom Slide Show	p. 233
Starting a Slide Show	p. 235
Navigating a Slide Show	p. 236
Printing a Presentation	p. 237
Creating a Database with Access	p. 239
Creating a Database	p. 240
Stepping Through a Database Wizard	p. 242
Viewing the Access Window	p. 243
Working with Database Objects	p. 244
Planning Tables	p. 247
Working with a Table	p. 248
Creating a Table Using a Wizard	p. 250
Working with a Table in Design View	p. 253
Specifying Data Types and Field Properties	p. 254
Planning Table Relationships	p. 256
Defining Table Relationships	p. 258
Managing Data with Access	p. 261
Filtering Out Records	p. 262
Understanding the Different Types of Queries	p. 263
Creating a Query Using a Wizard	p. 264
Getting Information with a Query	p. 265
Modifying a Query in Design View	p. 266
Creating a Data Access Page Using a Wizard	p. 268
Working with a Data Access Page in Design View	p. 270
Creating a Form Using a Wizard	p. 272
Modifying a Form in Design View	p. 273
Entering and Editing Data in a Form	p. 274
Creating a Report Using a Wizard	p. 275
Modifying a Report in Design View	p. 278
Formatting a Form or Report	p. 280
Printing Information	p. 280
Creating Mailing Labels	p. 281
Communicating and Scheduling with Outlook	p. 283
Setting Up Outlook	p. 284
Moving Around Outlook	p. 286
Using Outlook Today	p. 288
Creating a Contact	p. 290
Creating and Sending an E-Mail Message	p. 292
Using Stationery	p. 294
Creating a Signature	p. 295
Reading and Replying to an E-Mail Message	p. 296
Managing E-Mail Messages	p. 299
Attaching a File to an E-Mail Message	p. 302
Viewing the Calendar	p. 303
Scheduling an Appointment and Event	p. 304
Managing Information with Outlook	p. 307
Managing Information	p. 308
Managing Tasks	p. 308
Recording Items in the Journal	p. 310
Working with Journal Entries	p. 312
Organizing Information by Categories	p. 314
Sorting Items	p. 315
Viewing Specific Files Using Filters and Rules	p. 316
Organizing Folders	p. 318
Writing Notes	p. 321
Printing Items from Outlook	p. 322
Subscribing to a Newsgroup	p. 323
Reading and Posting News	p. 324
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages	p. 326
Creating Web Pages with Office XP Programs	p. 329
Designing Web Pages	p. 330
Opening Web Pages	p. 331
Creating Web Pages the Easy Way	p. 332
Inserting Hyperlinks	p. 334
Using and Removing Hyperlinks	p. 336
Enhancing Web Pages	p. 338
Previewing Web Pages	p. 340
Saving Documents as Web Pages	p. 340
Publishing Web Pages	p. 342
Sharing Information Between Office XP Programs	p. 345
Sharing Information Between Programs	p. 346
Importing and Exporting Files	p. 347
Embedding and Linking Information	p. 350
Creating a Word Document with Excel Data	p. 353
Inserting Excel Data in an Access Database	p. 355
Creating a PowerPoint Presentation with Word Text	p. 356
Using an Access Database to Create Word Documents	p. 358
Analyzing Access Data in an Excel Workbook	p. 360
Glossary	p. 361
Index	p. 373
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