Enhanced MicrosoftOffice 2013: Illustrated Introductory, First Course, Spiral bound Version / Edition 1

by David W. Beskeen, Carol M. Cram, Jennifer Duffy, Lisa Friedrichsen, Elizabeth Eisner Reding

Overview

Whether you're a computer rookie or hot shot, you can master Microsoft Office 2013 applications quickly and efficiently with the newest book in the acclaimed Illustrated Series: ENHANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013: ILLUSTRATED INTRODUCTORY, FIRST COURSE. Praised for its concise, focused approach and user-friendly format, the Illustrated Series incorporates a hallmark two-page layout that allows you to work through an entire task without turning the page! Skills are accessible and easy-to-follow with new Learning Outcomes that outline the skills covered in each lesson and larger full-color screens that reflect exactly what you should see on your own computer. Each unit begins with a brief overview of the principles of the lesson and introduces a case study for further application. The Enhanced Edition includes a new Student Success Guide that not only helps students prepare for success in their class, but also guides them through the use of OneNote to facilitate that. The Enhanced Edition also features new and updated appendixes that offer a variety of opportunities to explore cloud computing and other developing applications in more depth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781305409026
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	03/06/2015
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	Illustrate
Pages:	744
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

David W. Beskeen has authored or co-authored numerous successful computer books since 1992, including more than 25 titles for Course Technology. He has guided readers in mastering PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows, Livemotion and other leading proprietary software packages. An expert in applied technology, Mr. Beskeen has extensive teaching and consulting experience in today s computer technology.


Carol M. Cram is the author of more than 35 textbooks on computer applications, business communications and Internet-related subjects. Ms. Cram was also a long-time faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, where she served as the Convenor of the Executive Support Program and the Program Consultant for Business and Computers in Continuing Education as well as instructor of business and computer-related courses.


Jennifer Duffy is a freelance author who lives and works in New Hampshire. She has been writing leading texts for Course Technology for more than ten years and has authored previous editions of MICROSOFT WORD ILLUSTRATED for the popular Office series. Ms. Duffy has worked successfully in the business world as a writer, editor and public relations liaison. She combines her strong business knowledge and expertise in Word with exceptional writing skills that ensure the clarity of this and each of her other books.


Lisa Friedrichsen is a professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she teaches database and web development classes. As an author, she has written several prominent Access, Office and Web-related textbooks. Ms. Friedrichsen combines her ability to teach with extensive industry experience to create clear, practical presentations. She has a B.S. in engineering from Iowa State University and an M.B.A. from Drake University. She worked for a decade at IBM Corporation before becoming a consultant, author and college professor.


Ms. Elizabeth Eisner Reding has authored numerous books for Delmar and Course Technology on a variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Publisher. Living in New Mexico with her husband, Ms. Reding spends her free time grilling, water gardening, road and mountain biking, and collecting Southwestern art.

Table of Contents

CONCEPTS. Unit A: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts. WINDOWS 8. Unit A: Getting Started with Windows 8. Unit B: Understanding File Management. INTERNET EXPLORER 10. Unit A: Getting Started with Internet Explorer 10. MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013. Unit A: Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2013. MICROSOFT WORD 2013. Unit A: Creating Documents with Word 2013. Unit B: Editing Documents. Unit C: Formatting Text and Paragraphs. Unit D: Formatting Documents. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013. Unit A: Getting Started with Excel 2013. Unit B: Working with Formulas and Function. Unit C: Formatting a Worksheet. Unit D: Working with Charts. INTEGRATION. Unit A: Integrating Word and Excel. MICROSOFT ACCESS 2013. Unit A: Getting Started with Access 2013. Unit B: Building and Using Queries. Unit C: Using Forms. Unit D: Using Reports. INTEGRATION: Unit B: Integrating Word, Excel and Access. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2013. Unit A: Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint 2013. Unit B: Modifying a Presentation. Unit C: Inserting Objects into a Presentation. Unit D: Finishing a Presentation. INTEGRATION. Unit C: Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2013. Unit A: Getting Started with E-mail. Unit B: Managing Information Using Outlook. Appendices. Appendix: Working with Windows Live and Office Web Apps. Appendix: Capstone Projects. Appendix: SAM Projects. Appendix: Integrated Projects.

Editorial Reviews

"I like the very user-friendly approach and layout of the Illustrated book, as well as the pedagogy—the review skills and concepts. The students are reading and using the extra tips and information in the margins, which is a surprise to me because with the previous book I used they were overwhelmed by too much information. This 'hits it'."

"My custom Illustrated books cover the material well. My students tell me that they are written in a way they can understand. The books give excellent material but leave the instructor room for innovative projects. The exercises are great learning tools. When the students tell me they are reading the text, I know we have made a good choice."

"Very user-friendly for students. Good graphics and activities. Provides the concepts in a way students understand."

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