Microsoft Office Project 2003 Bible [Paperback]

Elaine Marmel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bible (Wiley) | Publication Date: December 5, 2003

• A comprehensive, soup-to-nuts resource that shows business people how to master the latest version of this popular project-management software
• Begins with an overview of project management basics and moves on to showing how to create a new project, track a project's progress, and work in groups
• More advanced topics discussed include customizing Project, using macros, and importing and exporting information
• Includes coverage of building tasks, using views, modifying the appearance of a project, and resolving scheduling and resource problems, plus new sample projects and a new chapter on using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and VBScript with Project
• Provides expanded coverage of Project Server-installation, hardware and software requirements, and software configurations-all needed to ensure that Project Server is administered and used effectively

CD-ROM includes sample projects, bonus appendixes, and demo software.

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From the Back Cover

If Project 2003 can do it, you can do it too...

If you’re responsible for project management, you need Project 2003 and the complete information in this comprehensive guide. From understanding the project life cycle to setting up and refining schedules, analyzing costs, allocating resources, and tracking progress, this book guides you through the basics and into increasingly detailed Project applications. When you’re ready, explore using Project Server to manage Web-based projects across multiple locations, and learn to extend and customize Project’s capabilities using VBA and VBScript. It’s all here.

Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Project 2003

• Understand the elements of a project and learn to navigate the Project 2003 environment
• Set up a project, assign tasks, resources, and costs, and develop a schedule
• Use Gantt charts and tables at each phase of project development
• Manage rate changes, scheduling conflicts, and problems involving resource allocation
• Track project progress with baselines and interpret the Tracking Gantt
• Record actual durations, tasks accomplished, and costs, and set up Project to reschedule uncompleted work
• Generate project summaries and reports on costs, time, assignments, and workloads
• Analyze cost information with PivotTables
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Project Server
• Import and export project information

BONUS CD-ROM

Includes trial versions of

• PERT Chart EXPERT to organize and timescale charts
• WBS Chart Pro, a tool to display projects in a tree-style diagram
• Project Kickstart, an aid to brainstorming key project goals and strategies

Plus other trial and demo software and helpful Web links to project management resources.

About the Author

Elaine Marmel is president of Marmel Enterprises, Inc., an organization that specializes in technical writing and software training. She routinely employs project management software and skills to manage critical business projects, and otherwise spends most of her time writing. Elaine has authored or coauthored more than 30 books about software, including Project, Word for Windows, Word for the Mac, Quicken for Windows, Quicken for DOS, 1-2-3 for Windows, Lotus Notes, and Excel. Elaine is a contributing editor to the monthly magazines Peachtree Extra and QuickBooks Extra.
Elaine left her native Chicago for the warmer climes of Florida (by way of Cincinnati, Ohio; Jerusalem, Israel; Ithaca, New York; and Washington, D.C.) where she basks in the sun with her PC, her dog, Josh, and her cats, Cato, Watson, and Buddy. Elaine also sings in the Toast of Tampa, an International Champion Sweet Adeline barbershop chorus.

Product Details

• Paperback: 960 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (December 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764542524
• ISBN-13: 978-0764542527
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.9 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #951,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful, March 25, 2005

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E. Boysen (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Office Project 2003 Bible (Paperback)

I'm an engineer who uses Project in my work and this book has been a great help. Every time I've had a problem getting the software to do what I wanted this book has provided a clear and consise explanation that helped me get through the problem. I'd recommend it to anyone who uses Project for major projects and doesn't have time to waste finding an answer on how to get the software to do what you want it to.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good choice, Very thorough, April 29, 2008

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This review is from: Microsoft Office Project 2003 Bible (Paperback)

I have the Excel Bibble, Access Bible, and now the Project Bible. The books are very thorough and easy to understand. These books are much more detailed than the "Books for Dummies". I have had these books for some time now and still use the books for reference.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Office Project 2003 Bible, March 29, 2007

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bobchichi "Bob" (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Office Project 2003 Bible (Paperback)

Got the book in just of few days and in great condition. Only gotten through about a third of the book so far. Lots of information and very useful to increase my job skills. Just find it somewhat diffucult to relate to if you don't have the software to work with while reading. Reading at home and have the software at work.