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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. This book is ideal for computer courses with learners who have varying abilities and previous computer experiences. The book covers Office 2003 Basics and the Internet, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.

If you are looking to perform specific activities in Microsoft Office 2003 fast, then this book is for you-whether you're new to Microsoft Office or you're just upgrading to the 2003 version. This comprehensive guide delivers the answers you need with clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Microsoft Office 2003 tasks that cover everything from adding formulas in Excel to managing contacts in Outlook to graphing data and building presentations. Each task is presented in ten quick steps-or less-on easy-to-navigate pages, with lots of screen shots and to-the-point directions to guide you through every common (and not so common) Microsoft Office 2003 challenge-and help you get more done in less time.* Each solution is ten steps-or less-to help you get the job done fast* Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need-without flipping pages * A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve results* A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Microsoft Office 2003

This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly builds your skills with Microsoft Office 2003—one step at a time! Complete in one volume, you can teach yourself the essentials for working with Microsoft Access, Excel, FrontPage®, Outlook®, PowerPoint®, Publisher, and Word—along with two new programs, Microsoft InfoPath™ and OneNote™, and the new collaboration features of Office. With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace through the easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises. You’ll discover how to publish professional-quality documents, brochures, and Web pages; develop easy-to-use spreadsheets; better manage your e-mail communications and calendar; produce and deliver compelling presentations; and build databases for better decision-making. You’ll also learn how to use OneNote, the new Microsoft Office note-taking program, and InfoPath, which enables you to easily create and use rich, dynamic forms—as well as how to take advantage of the enhanced collaboration features across the entire Office System. Whether you’re new to Office or you’re an experienced user looking to develop expertise with Office 2003, you can build and practice exactly the skills you need, exactly when you need them.

Part of our New Perspectives Series, this text offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach to teaching students about Microsoft Project 2003. This title covers the basic to intermediate Microsoft Project 2003 skills, and is a perfect add-on to any Project Management course.

Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Access 2003 is a comprehensive reference for all the features of Access 2003. This edition adds new chapters on collaboration with Microsoft SharePoint Team Server, and creating or consuming XML Web Services, both of which are hot topics. The XML chapter includes Access 2003¿s new XML export/import features. The book¿s organization follows the development process for typical Access database applications. Detailed, step-by-step instructions with icons guide those who are new to Access through table design, data addition, importing data from external sources, query design and execution, and designing data entry forms and printed reports. Chapters on advanced form and report design emphasize data-entry efficiency and presentation clarity.

In-depth, case-based, problem solving approach to learning the new features of Microsoft Office 2003. Includes coverage of file management, integration tutorials, and improved readability.

Appropriate for all introductory-to-intermediate level courses in Microsoft Office Publisher 2003. Designed for students at a wide variety of skill levels, Learning Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 provides a total-immersion, hands-on tutorial that walks students step by step, mouse-click by mouse-click, keystroke by keystroke through each of Publisher 2003's most important features. The well-illustrated, spiral-bound manual contains easy-to-read, appealingly formatted procedural explanations, step-by-step exercises, and many screen shots-- all in a carefully organized multi-part lesson format. Each lesson is comprised of several exercises built around using Publisher in real-life business settings. Most exercises consist of seven key elements: a brief "On the Job" description of how the student would use this feature in the workplace; a realistic exercise scenario; definitions of key terms; concise notes describing and outlining important concepts; hands-on mouse and keyboard procedures; step-by-step instructions for putting the skills to work; and an "On Your Own" critical-thinking activity students can work through on their own, for reinforcement, practice, or to test skills proficiency. Each lesson ends with additional Critical Thinking exercises that call upon students to rely on the skills they've learned. Coverage in this edition includes: getting started with Publisher; changing designs and layouts; working with fonts, styles, pictures, and WordArt; and more. Coverage also includes: creating a wide range of publications, ranging from fliers and newsletters to greeting cards and envelopes; as well as both Web and e-mail content.

McGraw-Hill Technology Education’s Professional Approach Series presents exercises in real-life business situations so students get hands-on experience working on actual projects--the best way to prepare them for the on-the-job challenges they'll face. Each lesson contains up to 25 skill-applications and 5 end-of-unit skill-applications that take students from simple to complex situations. The Office 2003 texts complete instruction in all skill sets and activities for the appropriate Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) Exams.

Here’s WHAT you’ll learn: Create professional-quality documents, publications, Web sites, and slide presentations Work smarter on line—from e-mail to team Web sites Build spreadsheets and databases that turn data into results Use new OneNote and InfoPath for better ways to capture and manage information Help keep your computer and personal information safe Here’s HOW you’ll learn it: Jump in wherever you need answers—for the simplest ways to get the job done Easy NUMBERED STEPS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away Easy numbered steps in FULL COLOR!Covers Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, FrontPage, InfoPath, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word.

This book is an update of the book published in 2007, it includes new workshops and some new text. It designed to teach project management professionals how to use Microsoft Project in a project environment. The book is based on Microsoft Office Project 2007 but may be used with Microsoft Project 2000, 2002 or 2003 as the book outlines the differences between the versions. This book may be used with Microsoft Project as either:  A self teach book, or  A user guide, or  A training manual for a two day training course.

Microsoft Office Project for Mere Mortals® strips away the mysteries of Microsoft Office Project, giving you practical skills, methodologies, and best practices for building schedules and budgets that work.   Using the clear, concise, and friendly style that’s a hallmark of the For Mere Mortals® series, Jansen provides step-by-step instructions for every feature you really need to master, whether you’re using Project 2007, 2003, or 2002. You’ll learn why Project works as it does, so you can make the best possible decisions about how to use it. Realistic exercises offer extensive hands-on practice, and a start-to-finish case study covers the entire project lifecycle. Jansen shows you how to: • Scope projects using work breakdown structures and task outlines • Define projects rapidly with Microsoft Project templates • Work with milestones, deadline dates, and task information • Manage resource sharing across multiple projects • Calculate accurate budgets • Avoid common scheduling errors and oversights • Tighten critical paths to reduce work overload and resource overallocation • Use baselining to track variances, adjust projects “on-the-fly, ” and become a more effective scheduler • Uncover potential problems, identify alternatives, and avoid crises • Discover little-known tips and tricks for better formatting and printing • Use Project to close projects successfully, and learn from your experience   Whatever your title, organization, or project, this book will help you get powerful results with Microsoft Office Project—quickly, efficiently, and painlessly. The CD-ROM contains a searchable electronic version of the book and Microsoft Project (.MPP) files (available for Project 2002 and above) of the book’s step-by-step scheduling practices and case studies.   Praise for Microsoft Office Project for Mere Mortals® “This book stands out of the ordinary, as it is the first one on Microsoft Office Project I know to be completely driven by project management methods.” –Jan De Messemaeker, M.S., Microsoft Project Most Valuable Professional   “Patti Jansen’s practice sessions are a great way to become familiar with Microsoft Project and the step-by-step instructions make it easy.” –Kimberly Amaris, PMP   Patti Jansen, PMP, is a Senior Project Manager at QuantumPM, a leading project management consultancy that works closely with Microsoft. She has more than 10 years of senior project management experience, and is a well-known Microsoft Project and PMI instructor. She was a technical contributor to PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide, Deluxe Edition, PMP: Project Management Professional Workbook, and PMP: Project Management Professional Certification Kit.   Foreword     xvii Preface        xix Acknowledgments  xxvii About the Author   xxix CHAPTER 1  Introducing Microsoft Office Project     1 CHAPTER 2  Revealing the Secrets of Microsoft Project     23 CHAPTER 3  Building Your Schedule: Scoping Your Project 87 CHAPTER 4  Understanding Task Information 137 CHAPTER 5  Sequencing the Work: Creating the Critical Path      195 CHAPTER 6 Understanding Resources and Their Effects on Tasks 235 CHAPTER 7  Using Project to Enter Cost Estimates 301 CHAPTER 8  Polishing Your Schedule    347 CHAPTER 9  Reviewing Work Overload and the Critical Path        389 CHAPTER 10 Baselining: The Key to Tracking Your Schedule        431 CHAPTER 11 Tracking Your Schedule    451 CHAPTER 12 Closing Down Your Schedule: The End Is Only the Beginning        521 CHAPTER 13 Project Mysteries Resolved!       535 APPENDIX    Answers to Review Questions    573 Glossary      591 Index 601    

For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computers to millions of students, consistently providing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education. We are proud of the fact that our series of Microsoft Office 4.3, Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Office 97, Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP textbooks have been the most widely used books in computer education. With each new edition of our Office books, we have made significant improvements based on software changes and comments made by both instructors and students. Our Microsoft Office 2003 books continue with the innovation, quality, and reliability that you have come to expect from the Shelly Cashman Series.

Succeeding in Business with Microsoft Access 2003: A Problem-Solving Approach prepares students to analyze data and solve real-life business problems using Microsoft Access as a tool. Moving beyond a basic "point and click" focus, it challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life situations.

Teach yourself how to diagram business and technical information using Visio 2003—one step at a time! Build exactly the skills you need by working at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises. Topics include formatting and connecting shapes; creating project schedules, network diagrams, and organization charts; laying out office space; and customizing shapes and templates. You get all the book’s practice files on CD, along with the Microsoft Office System Reference pack, featuring templates, clip art, an electronic version of STEP BY STEP, plus three other eBooks: Microsoft Office System Quick Reference; Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition; and Introducing the Tablet PC. Designed for beginning-level and intermediate-level users, STEP BY STEP puts you in charge of developing exactly the skills you need, just when you need them!

How to Use •        Office: Organize information and add impact with clip art, SmartArt diagrams, tables, and charts with a new results-oriented interface •        Word: Create great-looking documents faster using themes, styles, and templates •        Excel: Use organizing, processing, and presenting tools to create data in Excel •        PowerPoint: Create powerful presentations faster using ready-made design templates and themes •        Outlook: Use tools for creating and managing your e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks •        Publisher: Use task panes to quickly create a brochure or a newsletter without being a designer •        SharePoint: Collaborate and share documents and information •        Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam •        Practice your new skills with the useful workshops inside   On the Web This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use a task. This book also includes  workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Office example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com   Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software—including Microsoft Office 2003 and XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Macromedia Flash 8, Macromedia Director MX, and Macromedia Fireworks—and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve Johnson founded Perspection, Inc. Perspection is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.   Includes MCAS Exam Objectives! This courseware meets the objectives for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Upon completion of this courseware, you may be prepared to take the exam for MCAS qualification. To learn more about becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, visit www.microsoft.com.   Chapter 1    Getting Started with Office         1 Chapter 2    Using Shared Office Tools 33 Chapter 3    Adding Art to Office Documents 57 Chapter 4    Adding Shapes to Office Documents    93 Chapter 5    Formatting Office Documents    115 Chapter 6    Creating a Document with Word          131 Chapter 7    Formatting a Document with Word      153 Chapter 8    Enhancing a Document with Word       173 Chapter 9    Creating a Worksheet with Excel         211 Chapter 10  Building a Worksheet with Excel 239 Chapter 11  Designing a Worksheet with Excel        281 Chapter 12  Creating a Presentation with PowerPoint       305 Chapter 13  Delivering a Presentation with PowerPoint      343 Chapter 14  Creating a Database with Access         375 Chapter 15  Locating and Managing Data with Access       405 Chapter 16  Presenting Data with Access      423 Chapter 17  Communication with Outlook     447 Chapter 18  Managing Information with Outlook     489 Chapter 19  Creating a Publication with Publisher     519 Chapter 20  Designing a Publication with Publisher   537 Chapter 21  Publishing Office Documents on the Web       557 Chapter 22  Protecting and Securing Office Documents     575 Chapter 23  Reviewing and Sharing Office Documents       605 Chapter 24  Expanding Office Functionality    647 New Features        673 Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist       683

The only book devoted to Project Server for Project Managers, Managing Enterprise Projects using Microsoft Office Project Server 2003, Second Edition guides you through the layers of new functions and features you must know to manage projects effectively using Microsoft’s innovative enterprise project management software. This second edition covers updates to the software made through service packs one and two and includes new topics and a rich index. Award winning technologists Gary Chefetz and Dale Howard put years of field experience into your hands through a structured learning approach including hands-on exercises to reinforce each learning module. This book is perfect for users who already use a Microsoft Project version as a stand-alone tool, and want to acquire Microsoft EPM skills.

Microsoft Office Access 2007   For those who would rather be shown how than told how     See How To Create databases more efficiently using a new results-oriented interface Use tools for building a database that makes information easier to find and use Import data from other programs, HTML, XML files, and other databases Use forms, filters, queries, and reports to capture and analyze data Discover ways to prevent data corruption and unauthorized access Share your data with others through interactive web pages Put your newly acquired skills to work using the online workshops Organize information and add impact with clip art, SmartArt diagrams, tables, and charts Use Groove and SharePoint Team Services to collaborate and share documents and information Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exam     On the Web This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the task. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Access example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com   Author Bio Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software–including Microsoft Office 2003 and XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Macromedia Flash 8, Macromedia Director MX, and Macromedia Fireworks–and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve Johnson founded Perspection, Inc. Perspection is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more   Includes MCAS Exam Objectives! This courseware meets the objectives for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Upon completion of this courseware, you may be prepared to take the exam for MCAS qualification. To learn more about becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, visit www.microsoft.com.   Category Database Covers    Microsoft Office Access 2007 User Level    Beginning–Intermediate     1 Getting Started with Access 2 Touring Access Databases 3 Planning and Creating a Custom Database 4 Working with Fields 5 Working with Tables 6 Locating Specific Information Using a Query 7 Simplifying Data Entry with Forms 8 Creating Reports to Convey Information 9 Improving the Appearance of Forms and Reports 10 Working on the Web 11 Importing and Exporting Information 12 Managing a Database 13 Protecting and Securing a Database 14 Customizing Access 15 Enhancing a Database with Programming 16 Working Together on Office Documents New Features Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Index

See How To   •    Create documents more efficiently using a new results-oriented interface •    Use formatting, editing, reviewing, and publishing tools to create documents in print and online •    Create great-looking documents faster using themes, styles, and templates •    Organize information and add impact with clip art, SmartArt diagrams, tables, and charts •    Create customized letters, labels, and envelopes •    Use the Full Reading view to comfortably read documents on screen •    Use the Outline and Draft views to develop your documents •    Use Groove and SharePoint Team Services to collaborate and share documents and information •    Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialists exam   This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the task. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Word example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com   Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software–including Microsoft Office 2003 and XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Macromedia Flash 8, Macromedia Director MX, and Macromedia Fireworks–and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve Johnson founded Perspection, Inc. Perspection is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.   This courseware meets the objectives for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Upon completion of this courseware, you may be prepared to take the exam for MCAS qualification. To learn more about becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, visit www.microsoft.com.   Introduction     xvii Chapter 1        Getting Started with Word      Chapter 2        Working with Simple Documents       Chapter 3        Formatting Documents           Chapter 4        Using Templates, Styles, and Themes          Chapter 5        Adding Graphics and Multimedia to Documents        Chapter 6        Adding Tables and Charts to Documents      Chapter 7        Creating Desktop Publishing Documents      Chapter 8        Working with Long Documents          Chapter 9        Working with Technical Documents  Chapter 10      Creating Mail Merge Documents        Chapter 11      Proofing and Printing Documents      Chapter 12      Publishing Documents on the Web    Chapter 13      Protecting and Securing Documents Chapter 14      Reviewing and Sharing Documents   Chapter 15      Sharing Information Between Programs        Chapter 16     Customizing Word    Chapter 17     Expanding Word Functionality         Chapter 18     Working Together on Office Documents    W        Workshops: Putting It All Together     New Features Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist      Index   

Help users master computer skills quickly and easily with this colorful, highly-visual Illustrated Course Guide for Access 2003. Lessons are presented in an easy-to-follow 2-page spread that introduces step-by-step instructions on the left page and large screenshots and illustrations on the right. This signature, streamlined approach allows continuing education students learn quickly, while also serving as an excellent reference tool.

Help users master computer skills quickly and easily with this colorful, highly-visual Illustrated Course Guide for Access 2003. Lessons are presented in an easy-to-follow 2-page spread that introduces step-by-step instructions on the left page and large screenshots and illustrations on the right. This signature, streamlined approach allows continuing education students learn quickly, while also serving as an excellent reference tool.

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For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computers to millions of students, consistently providing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education. We are proud of the fact that our series of Microsoft Office 4.3, Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Office 97, Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP textbooks have been the most widely used books in computer education. With each new edition of our Office books, we have made significant improvements based on software changes and comments made by both instructors and students. Our Microsoft Office 2003 books continue with the innovation, quality, and reliability that you have come to expect from the Shelly Cashman Series.

Succeeding in Business with Microsoft Excel 2003: A Problem-Solving Approach prepares students to analyze data and solve real-life business problems using Microsoft Excel as a tool. Moving beyond the basic "point and click" focus of most computer applications texts, it challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life situations.

Part of the Illustrated series, this text offers a visual, flexible way to build Microsoft Word 2003 skills. This popular Word textbook has been revised to include coverage of the new features of Word 2003, such as Reading Layout view, using XML in a Word document, tracking features, and more! The focus is on creating real-world documents and publications.

Special Edition Using Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 captures the reality of designing Web sites with FrontPage today. The emphasis is on how to design professional looking sites, how to keep them current with effective content management techniques, and how to do both while working toward the crucial goals of strong communication and interaction. Elements exist in each chapter that have been crafted to make your reading experience as easy and useful as possible and also to make this book truly serve as the only reference you need for FrontPage 2003. Everything about the software is covered, with increased emphasis in this edition on advanced topics such as scripting, databases, and the design of site interaction. The creation of effective interaction is featured throughout the book, as are the principles of effective communication. The "Front and Center" area of each chapter is used to interject the authors' real-world experiences and provide that extra piece of knowledge that will help you see the whole picture. They also attempt to have a little fun in this section, showing the personal side to the product they have spent so much time with. In addition to some sample files and source code from the book, the CD-ROM contains: supplemental FrontPage software (a $100 value!), Internet marketing service trials from a top Internet marketing firm worth $54.95, several popular FrontPage add-ins, including one from Jimco Add-ins called SnipView available exclusively to readers of this book, and more!

For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computers to millions of students, consistently providing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education. We are proud of the fact that our series of Microsoft Office 4.3, Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Office 97, Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP textbooks have been the most widely used books in computer education. With each new edition of our Office books, we have made significant improvements based on software changes and comments made by both instructors and students. Our Microsoft Office 2003 books continue with the innovation, quality, and reliability that you have come to expect from the Shelly Cashman Series.

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For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computers to millions of students - consistently providing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education. We are proud of the fact that our series of Microsoft Office 4.3, Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Office 97, Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP textbooks have been the most widely used books in computer education. With each new edition of our Office books, we have made significant improvements based on software changes and comments made by both instructors and students. Our Microsoft Office 2003 books continue with the innovation, quality, and reliability that you have come to expect from the Shelly Cashman Series.

For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computers to millions of students - consistently providing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education. We are proud of the fact that our series of Microsoft Office 4.3, Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Office 97, Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP textbooks have been the most widely used books in computer education. With each new edition of our Office books, we have made significant improvements based on software changes and comments made by both instructors and students. Our Microsoft Office 2003 books continue with the innovation, quality, and reliability that you have come to expect from the Shelly Cashman Series.