Customer Reviews

Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))

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I've had some luck with these guides in the past. They're decent overviews of basic functionality. There are exercises, but mostly I use them as references. I guess it's MSFT's version of the 'For Dummies' series.

The thing about Visio is that much of the basic functionality is intuitive. It seems this book could have done a better job of showing why Visio is superior to other programs by digging into what Visio can do. There are too many gaps. Add to that the typos and at least one illustration that's been misplaced, and you get what feels like a very slipshod effort.

I think there are bound to be a lot of folks who feel that way about this book. There have to be better resources out there, whether it's MSFT's Inside Out series or something else.

If you've never touched Visio or you're just using it for school, this one may cut it. If you're using it for a few different applications at work and you're hoping for a good desk reference, look for something else!

I got this book after transitioning from Autosketch to Visio Pro due to integration with other software.
I ordered this book after realizing that Visio is based on markedly different concepts than Autodesk products. This book is pretty much a clone of the material that is available for free at the Microsoft Visio website.
Anyone who has dabbled with CAD programs before will know that drawing aids like Snap, Alignment and Guides are rudimentary tools, without which, you have no hope of creating even a simple drawing - Try looking up Snap in the index, it's not there. Instead, the authors think that they can teach you the program by giving you step by step instructions on a few sample applications. These sample applications only take you to the most basic of steps and then leave you on your own.
Looking through the help menu will serve you way better.

I had a good experience with one of the "Step by Step" books a few years ago, but this one was pretty disappointing. The text and exercises are helpful only at the most basic level. While I knew it was an introductory book, I did not realize just HOW basic it would be. If you've never seen Visio before, you may find it of some use, but it will be of absolutely no value as a desk reference after it's been read.

In addition, it is supposed to be a paperback book with a CD that, in addition to practice files, includes an eBook version for the buyer's convenience. That makes a good selling point for this product, but it is misleading. Only 60% of the book is in hard copy, the remaining chapters are stored in individual PDF files on the accompanying CD along with the eBook (which also contains only 60% of the content). I did not expect or want to be tied to my desktop computer in order to read the last 40% of the book (a total of 4 chapters).

Overall, Microsoft Visio 2007 Step by Step was poor choice and I would not recommend it to anyone.

This books is great for beginners. I took a class in Visio and this is the book they used. Walks you through everything. Truly step by step and with pictures to guide you.

This book is a very good reference book for project managers. In particular, it is helpful for creating timelines to view projects at a glance and tracking project details with Gantt charts.

Despite the negative reviews of some others, I thought this book was more than satisfactory. I purchased it to do some training, and felt totally comfortable with the content and its presentation.

It's a great book, well explained, full of images and steps-by-steps, well organized, with fantastic aditional content on the companion CD, but... WHY THE LAST CHARPTERS ARE ONLY ON DIGITAL FORMAT!!. I can`t understand this, unbelievable. Bad job Microsoft, 200 pages more and the book would have been perfect...
Anyway, it's a great book.

This book should not have been published by Microsoft Press.
I don't know if I got 14 cents worth of material out of this book, much less $14.00
Visio is a reasonably powerful piece of software, albeit that the real power is in the professional version.
This book is squarely aimed at people who are unfamiliar with any graphic software.
For professionals and amateurs who use graphics to visualize data - this book offers nothing.
Absolutely no attention has been paid to "Shape Data", and how thjat differentiates it from commonplace office SW - e.g., power point.

I don't mind if the first half of the book is dedicated to the novice user, but the second half should have been geared toward integration with Excel and Project.

Don't buy this book - you'll find better tutorials for free on YouTube

This is really a good book at a fair price. CD is very helpful and very easy to follow.

Book was in great condition and arrived quickly; wonderful experience! I will buy from this vendor again!