Appleworks 6 For Macintosh [Paperback]

Nolan Hester (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0201702827 | ISBN-13: 978-0201702828 | Edition: 1

The iMac and iBook computers are the fastest selling computers in history -- and every one of them comes bundled with AppleWorks. AppleWorks 6 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide offers a one-stop guide for anyone using this versatile software suite. With integrated word processing, spreadsheets, databases, tables, and drawing tools, AppleWorks has long been a favorite of home users and classrooms. Now AppleWorks 6 includes a powerful, yet easy-to-use, presentation component. Users can create show-stopping multimedia slides with drag-and-drop simplicity using movies, sounds, built-in templates, and special effects. AppleWorks 6's built-in Internet capabilities let users easily browse and download more than 25,000 high-quality clip-art images. AppleWorks' new toolbar and intuitive interface make it a snap to use these new features. AppleWorks 6 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide explains it all with a clarity and depth to match the program.

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From the Back Cover

Using the AppleWorks 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers will learn every thing they need to master the many tools in AppleWorks. Revised from the ground up by a new author, the new edition offers complete cross-platform coverage replete with hundreds of illustrations and examples highlighting classroom and home-use projects. Additions not in previous edition will include a section highlighting AppleWorksÕs new Presentation module.

About the Author

Nolan Hester has written three other Visual QuickStart Guides on FileMaker Pro, FrontPage 2000, and DeBabelizer. He works as a freelance writer, editor, and Web consultant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (July 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201702827
• ISBN-13: 978-0201702828
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,080,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Computers & Technology > Apple > AppleWorks

More About the Author

Nolan Hester's latest book is Photoshop Lightroom 3: Visual QuickStart Guide (ISBN: 0-321-71310-9). Follow the book's blog at: http://lightroom.waywest.net

Nolan has written more than two dozen books for Peachpit Press, focusing on digital photography and Web site creation. He's also has worked as a darkroom technician, ad studio assistant, and photojournalist. His photos have appeared online and in print for a variety of outlets, including ZesterDaily.com, Alaska magazine, and The Los Angeles Times travel section.

His landscape, travel, and Web photography have inspired many of the timesaving tips and techniques found in his Lightroom 3 VQS. Like every photographer, Nolan truly believes he'll eventually find the perfect camera bag.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I converted a PC user!, October 21, 2007

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Patrick J. Salem "Patrick J Salem" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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When a friend who was unfamiliar with Macs asked me for advice, I sent her this book. I saw her this weekend and she was telling people to buy a Mac.

5.0 out of 5 stars APple Works 6, August 29, 2011

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Barbara Dintelman "retired teacher" (Merrill, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Appleworks 6 For Macintosh (Paperback)

I needed a refernece book for my Mac laptop as it has Appleworks ,, always need good reference books when working on documents and other things.