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Praised by instructors for its concise, focused approach and user-friendly format, the Illustrated Series engages both computer rookies and hot shots in mastering MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 applications quickly and efficiently. Skills are accessible and easy-to-follow thanks to the Illustrated Series' hallmark 2-page layout, which allows students to see an entire task in one view. New Learning Outcomes outline the skills covered in each lesson, and larger full-color screens represent exactly what students should see on their own computers. Each unit begins with a brief overview of the principles of the lesson, and introduces a case study for further application.
List of contents
Word Unit I: Developing Multipage Documents.
Word Unit J: Working with Styles and Templates.
Word Unit K: Working with References.
Word Unit L: Integrating Word with Other Programs.
Word Unit M: Exploring Advanced Graphics.
Word Unit N: Building Forms.
Word Unit O: Collaborating with Coworkers.
Word Unit P: Customizing Word.
Excel Unit I: Automating Worksheet Tasks.
Excel Unit J: Enhancing Charts.
Excel Unit K: Using What-if Analysis.
Excel Unit L: Analyzing Data with PivotTables.
Excel Unit M: Exchanging Data with Other Programs.
Excel Unit N: Sharing Excel Files and Incorporating Web Information.
Excel Unit O: Customizing Excel and Advanced Worksheet Management.
Excel Unit P: Programming with Excel.
Access Unit I: Importing and Exporting Data.
Access Unit J: Analyzing Database Design Using Northwind.
Access Unit K: Creating Advanced Queries.
Access Unit L: Creating Advanced Reports.
Access Unit M: Creating Macros.
Access Unit N: Creating Modules and VBA.
Access Unit O: Building a Database Interface.
Access Unit P: Administering the Database.
Glossary.
Index.
About the author
Carol M. Cram is the author of more than 35 textbooks on computer applications, business communications, and Internet-related subjects. Carol is also a well-recognized and respected faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, where she currently serves as the Convenor of the Executive Support Program, the Program Consultant for Business and Computers in Continuing Education, and as an instructor of business and computer-related courses.Lisa Friedrichsen is a professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she teaches database and web development classes. She also has written several prominent Access, Office and web-related textbooks. Friedrichsen spent a decade at IBM Corp. before becoming a consultant, author and college professor. Combining her extensive industry experience with her passion for teaching, she creates clear, practical presentations. She earned a B.S. in engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from Drake University.Lynn Wermers is a professor in the computer science department at North Shore Community College in Massachusetts, where she teaches IT, data management, data analysis and web development courses. She also teaches part time in the math department for the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University. Wermers has authored numerous leading books focusing on Excel for Cengage.
Summary
Praised by instructors for its concise, focused approach and user-friendly format, the Illustrated Series engages both computer rookies and hot shots in mastering MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 applications quickly and efficiently. Skills are accessible and easy-to-follow thanks to the Illustrated Series' hallmark 2-page layout, which allows students to see an entire task in one view. New Learning Outcomes outline the skills covered in each lesson, and larger full-color screens represent exactly what students should see on their own computers. Each unit begins with a brief overview of the principles of the lesson, and introduces a case study for further application.
