Parsons J.J., Oja D., Mulder D. Practical Microsoft Office 2010

Cengage Learning, 2010. — 275 p.At last, here is a book about the computers that people really use, with practical tips about how to use them. Practical Microsoft Office 2010 provides a state-of-the-art introduction to Microsoft Office software, written in an easy-to-read style. In addition to the printed book, you receive a multimedia version of the entire printed textbook that also includes videos and interactive elements such as pop-up definitions, software tutorials, and practice tests.
This book provides a focused introduction to the most important features of Microsoft Office 2010. It is designed to teach you what you really need to know about this popular software suite so that you can use it for practical tasks at school, at work, or at home.
Each chapter of this book focuses on a specific topic. The first page introduces the chapter topic and lists the chapter contents. Chapter features include the following:
FAQs, or frequently asked questions, address key questions, provide background information, and give specific tips for becoming a more proficient computer user.
Interactive software tutorials guide you through each feature and task.
Assessment activities include two sets of QuickCheck questions and four interactive Skill Tests designed to gauge proficiency on the concepts and software skills presented in the chapter. Scores can be saved in a Tracking file and submitted to instructors.Before You Begin.
Getting Started with Application Software.
How do I start and exit Windows applications?
What are the components of an application window?
How do I switch between application windows?
How do menus and toolbars work?
How does the ribbon work?
How do I open a file?
What if a file doesn't open?
How do I save a file?
How do I change the settings for an application?
How do I access help for an application?
Assessment.Microsoft Word.
Creating a Document.
What's in the Word program window?
What's in the document workspace?
How do I create a document?
How do I select text for editing?
How do I move, copy, and delete text?
Can I undo a command?
How do I check spelling, grammar, and readability?
How do I use the thesaurus and other research tools?
Can I search for text and make global changes?
How do I use a document template?
How do I save a document?
How do I print a document?
How can I troubleshoot printing problems?
Assessment.Formatting a Document.
How do I select different fonts, font sizes, and text colors?
How do I apply bold, italic, and underlining attributes?
How do I use the Font dialog box?
How do I center and align text?
How do I use styles?
How do I add numbering and bullets to a list?
How do I adjust line spacing?
How do I use tabs?
How do I indent text?
How do I add footnotes or endnotes to a document?
How do I work with outlines and other document views?
How do I create a table?
Can I format a document into columns?
Assessment.Finalizing a Document.
How do I create headers and footers?
How do I insert page breaks and section breaks?
Can I insert photos into a document?
Can I insert line art into a document?
How do I set margins?
How do I perform a mail merge?
How do I save a document as a Web page?
How do I convert a document into a PDF?
How do I work with electronic documents?
Can I track changes and insert comments in a document?
Is there a way to protect documents from unauthorized access?
What other features can I use to finalize my documents?
Assessment.Microsoft Excel.
Creating a Worksheet.
What's in the Excel window?
How do I enter labels?
How do I enter values?
How do I enter formulas?
How do I create complex formulas?
How do I use functions?
How do I use the AutoSum button?
Assessment.Formatting a Worksheet.
How do I add borders and background colors?
How do I format worksheet data?
How do I use the Format Cells dialog box?
How do I adjust column and row size?
How do I center and align cell contents?
What happens when I copy and move cells?
When should I use absolute references?
How do I delete and insert rows and columns?
Can I use styles?
How do I manage multiple worksheets?
AssessmentFinalizing a Worksheet.
Can I sort data in a worksheet?
How do I create a chart?
How do I modify a chart?
Can I add graphics to a worksheet?
How do I check spelling in a worksheet?
How do I test my worksheet?
How do I control the page layout for a worksheet?
How do I set margins?
How do I add headers and footers to a worksheet?
How do I set up a multipage worksheet?
How do I print a worksheet?
How do I save a worksheet as a Web page?
What makes a good worksheet?
Assessment.Microsoft PowerPoint
Creating a Presentation.
What's in the PowerPoint window?
How do I create a presentation?
How do I add a slide?
How do I add a bulleted list?
How do I add a graphic?
How do I add a chart?
How do I add a table?
How do I work with multimedia elements such as videos?
Can slides include Web links?
How do I view a slide show?
Assessment.Finalizing a Presentation.
How do I use the Normal view?
How do I use the Slide Sorter view?
How do I add transitions?
How do I format text on a slide?
How do I add animation effects to a bulleted list?
How do I check spelling in a presentation?
How do I work with speaker notes?
How do I print handouts?
How can I distribute my presentations?
Assessment.Microsoft Access.
Creating a Database.
How is data organized in a database?
What's in the Access window?
How do I create a new database or open an existing database?
How do I create tables?
How do I save tables?
How do I enter and edit data in a table?
Can I import data into a database?
How do I work with tables?
How do I create a query using a wizard?
Assessment.Finalizing a Database.
How do I create a form using a wizard?
How do I create a report using a wizard?
How do I print a report?
How do I save a report as a Web page?
Do I need to specify relationships?
Assessment.Projects.
Projects List.
Introduction to Projects.
Application Basics Projects.
Word Processing Projects.
Spreadsheet Projects.
Presentation Projects.
Database Projects.
Capstone Projects.