Discover Office 97 [Paperback]

Shelley O'Hara (Author), Denise B. Vega (Author), Julia Kelly (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764530798 | ISBN-13: 978-0764530791 | Publication Date: March 17, 1997 | Edition: 1

Discover Office 97 This practical guide offers a fast and easy way to learn the most popular office productivity tool around. Learn Office 97 with simple step-by-step instructions backed by real-world examples. From editing text in Word to creating a smashing PowerPoint slide show, you'll feel like a pro with Discover Office 97. Inside, Discover how to…

• Use Windows 95 to navigate smoothly between programs
• Customize any document with Word 97
• Create charts and worksheets with Excel 97
• Manage your workflow easily with Access 97
• Deliver impressive presentations with PowerPoint 97
• Use Outlook 97 to manage your e-mail and to stay on top of all your projects
• Get help quickly with Office Assistant and the Help Window
• Publish on the Web!

6-Point Advantage

1. Color Tear-Out Card — Key information and shortcuts that get you up to speed fast
2. Discovery Center — Quick summaries of the chapters' major points collected at the end of the book
3. Real-Life Vignettes — Winning stories on how real people use technology to improve their lives
4. Visual Index — Convenient picture maps direct you to the features you're looking for
5. Web Paths — Handy references to feature- or topic-related Web sites
6. Bonus Sections — End-of-chapter bonuses of useful tips and time-saving techniques

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About the Author

About the Authors Shelley O'Hara is a freelance writer based in Indianapolis. She has written over 50 computer books, including Discover Office 97. In addition to writing, she is a trainer of computer programs for the Division of Continuing Studies for Indiana University and Purdue University at Indianapolis. O'Hara has a BA in English from the University of South Carolina and an MA in English from the University of Maryland. She has also penned 101 Ways to Drive Your Husband Insane and The Marriage Trifecta, her yet-to-be-discovered fiction work. Denise Vega received her Master's in Education from Harvard University. She works as a freelance writer and trainer in Denver, training on and writing about a variety of applications. She is the author of two books on WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows, as well as a series of courseware on the Microsoft Office suite for a Denver client. Her computer articles have appeared in a number of national magazines, and she is a regular contributing editor to WordPerfect for the Law Office magazine. She enjoys camping, fishing, and snow fun and is currently working on a children's novel. Julia Kelly is a freelance writer and a former U.S. Air Force pilot (the first female member of the Caterpillar Club, having had to eject from a disabled aircraft and return to earth via parachute). She is also a former biotechnology laboratory scientist. Among the books she has written are Discover Outlook 97 and Microsoft Excel 97 Step by Step. Kelly lives in Idaho.

Product Details

• Paperback: 696 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (March 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764530798
• ISBN-13: 978-0764530791
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,668,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars overview, May 6, 1998

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This review is from: Discover Office 97 (Paperback)

this is a really nice book for people who never used office suite...this book teaches all the programs included in the suite and goes step by step using plain english.. this book is very easy to understand and helpful..even comes with quick reference pull out..the tutorials are nicely done also....this book is must have for those new or intermidiate to office suite. However be warned that this book is not ideal for advanced users, advanced users wont benefit enough to own this book....