Office 2019 for Seniors for Dummies

Make sense of Office 2019
 
Just like using a computer for the first time, learning Microsoft Office applications can be confusing and intimidating at any age. Office 2019 For Seniors For Dummies helps seniors get up to speed quickly with clear-cut, easy-to-read-and-understand steps on how to get the most out of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
 
The book assumes no prior information and starts with showing how to start each application, how to navigate the interface, dress up documents in Word, create spreadsheets in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Outlook as an email client. You'll also find templates for each application for letters, faxes, a budget grid in Excel, and more.
* Use Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
* Dress up your letters, invitations, and other documents
* Manage your finances with Excel
* Use your email to stay in touch with friends and family
 
If you're an over-50 PC user looking for some gentle instruction on making the most of Office 2019, you've come to the right place!

Sommario

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Getting Started with Office 2019 5
 
Chapter 1: The Two-Dollar Tour 7
 
Chapter 2: Exploring the Common Features of Office Applications 27
 
Chapter 3: Opening, Saving, and Printing Files 47
 
Part 2: Word 69
 
Chapter 4: Composing Your Thoughts in Word 71
 
Chapter 5: Dressing Up Your Documents 91
 
Chapter 6: Taking Word to the Next Level 111
 
Part 3: Excel 129
 
Chapter 7: Creating Basic Spreadsheets in Excel 131
 
Chapter 8: Doing the Math: Formulas and Functions 149
 
Chapter 9: Creating Visual Interest with Formatting and Charts 163
 
Chapter 10: Using Excel as a Database 183
 
Part 4: Outlook 197
 
Chapter 11: Managing Email with Outlook 199
 
Chapter 12: Managing the Details: Contacts, Notes, and Tasks 219
 
Chapter 13: Your Busy Life: Using the Calendar 239
 
Part 5: PowerPoint 251
 
Chapter 14: Getting Started with PowerPoint 253
 
Chapter 15: Dressing Up Your Presentations 269
 
Chapter 16: Adding Movement and Sound 283
 
Chapter 17: Presenting the Show 293
 
Appendix: Customizing Office Applications 307
 
Index 315Contents at a Glance Introduction . 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Office 2019. 5 CHAPTER 1: The Two-Dollar Tour. 7 CHAPTER 2: Exploring the Common Features of Office Applications. 27 CHAPTER 3: Opening, Saving, and Printing Files. 47 Part 2: Word. 69 CHAPTER 4: Composing Your Thoughts in Word. 71 CHAPTER 5: Dressing Up Your Documents. 91 CHAPTER 6: Taking Word to the Next Level. 111 Part 3: Excel. 129 CHAPTER 7: Creating Basic Spreadsheets in Excel. 131 CHAPTER 8: Doing the Math: Formulas and Functions. 149 CHAPTER 9: Creating Visual Interest with Formatting and Charts. 163 CHAPTER 10: Using Excel as a Database . 183 Part 4: Outlook. 197 CHAPTER 11: Managing Email with Outlook. 199 CHAPTER 12: Managing the Details: Contacts, Notes, and Tasks. 219 CHAPTER 13: Your Busy Life: Using the Calendar. 239 Part 5: PowerPoint. 251 CHAPTER 14: Getting Started with PowerPoint. 253 CHAPTER 15: Dressing Up Your Presentations. 269 CHAPTER 16: Adding Movement and Sound. 283 CHAPTER 17: Presenting the Show. 293 Appendix: Customizing Office Applications. 307 Index. 315 0004203548.INDD v Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in September 27, 2018 10:34 AM 0004203548.INDD vi Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in September 27, 2018 10:34 AM 0004203548.INDD vii Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in September 27, 2018 10:34 AM Table of Contents vii Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. 1 About This Book. 1 Foolish Assumptions. 3 Icons Used in This Book . 3 Beyond the Book. 4 Where to Go from Here. 4 PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH OFFICE 2019. 5 CHAPTER 1: The Two-Dollar Tour. 7 Start an Office Application . 8 Start a New Document . 9 Explore the Office Ribbon and Tabs. 10 Understand the File Menu (Backstage View). 14 Create a Document. 15 Type Text. 16 Insert a Picture. 18 Move Around in a Document. 19 Select Content. 21 Zoom In and Out . 23 Change the View. 24 CHAPTER 2: Exploring the Common Features of Office Applications . 27 Edit Text. 28 Move and Copy Content. 29 Choose Fonts and Font Sizes. 33 Apply Text Formatting. 35 Use the Mini Toolbar. 37 Work with Themes. 38 Check Your Spelling and Grammar. 42 viii Office 2019 For Seniors For Dummies 0004203548.INDD viii Trim size: 7.375 in × 9.25 in September 27, 2018 10:34 AM CHAPTER 3: Opening, Saving, and Printing Files. 47 Save Your Work . 48 The Basic Save. 48 Changing the Save Location . 50 Choosing a File Type. 54 Open a Previously Saved File. 55 Change the File Listing View. 56 Email Your Work to Others. 57 Emailing a Link to a Document. 58 Emailing a Copy of a Document. 59 Share Your Work in Other Formats. 61 Print Your Work . 64 Recover Lost Work. 66 PART 2: WORD. 69 CHAPTER 4: Composing Your Thoughts in Word. 71 Examine

Info autore

Faithe Wempen, M.A., is a Microsoft Office Master Instructor and the author of over 150 books on computer technology, including Outlook 2019 for Dummies and PowerPoint Bible. She is also a CompTIA A+ certified PC technician and an adjunct Computer Technology instructor at Purdue University. Her online courses in Office applications and digital literacy have educated over a quarter of a million students for corporate clients.

Riassunto

Make sense of Office 2019

Just like using a computer for the first time, learning Microsoft Office applications can be confusing and intimidating at any age. Office 2019 For Seniors For Dummies helps seniors get up to speed quickly with clear-cut, easy-to-read-and-understand steps on how to get the most out of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

The book assumes no prior information and starts with showing how to start each application, how to navigate the interface, dress up documents in Word, create spreadsheets in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Outlook as an email client. You'll also find templates for each application for letters, faxes, a budget grid in Excel, and more.
* Use Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
* Dress up your letters, invitations, and other documents
* Manage your finances with Excel
* Use your email to stay in touch with friends and family

If you're an over-50 PC user looking for some gentle instruction on making the most of Office 2019, you've come to the right place!

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: F Wempen, Faithe Wempen, Faithe (Computer Support Technician and Tr Wempen, Wempen Faithe
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781119517979
• ISBN: 978-1-119-51797-9
• Pagine: 352
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Informatica, EDP > Software applicativo; Office 2019, End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Office-Software Microsoft, Office Productivity-Microsoft (General & Office suite)