Microsoft Office v.X for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide) [Paperback]

Dan Henderson (Author), Steve Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201794837 | ISBN-13: 978-0201794830 | Publication Date: February 21, 2002

Microsoft Office v. X is an inside-and-out makeover of your old desktop stalwart. Under the hood, it's one of the first native Mac OS X applications. But the most obvious change is the new Aqua interface; more than a thousand dialog boxes, toolbar icons, and alerts now match Mac OS X's liquid appearance. You'll also find two new names in its Macintosh lineup--MSN Messenger 2.0 and Windows Media Player. With all that's new and noteworthy, you need a knowledgeable guide to show you how to get the most out of this productivity package. That's just what you get with Microsoft Office v. X for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide. The book's visual, task-based format lets you quickly look up what you need to know about any of the apps in the suite--PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Entourage, MSN Messenger, or Windows Media Player--and get right back to work. Step-by-step explanations of the key tools and features in Office cut straight to the essential information. Plentiful screenshots not only acquaint you with Office's revamped menus and dialog boxes, they also keep you on track each step of the way. Microsoft Office v. X for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide shows you the most efficient ways to use Office apps together—you'll find timesaving tips sprinkled throughout. If you're upgrading to Office v. X, you can't afford not to have this book.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Step-by-step instructions, a lack of extraneous information, and ample screen shots make this title useful for both new Mac users and those upgrading from earlier versions of Office (for Mac or PC). The author addresses how OS X's Aqua interface has changed the appearance of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage's tool bar icons, dialog boxes, and alerts. The task-based layout also allows readers to locate quickly needed instructions, and the last two chapters on combining applications will be especially valuable to users accustomed to working with only one program. Recommended; larger public libraries should expect demand, given Mac's recent resurgence, thanks in part to the Aqua interface.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Back Cover

Microsoft Office v. X is an inside-and-out makeover of your old desktop stalwart. Under the hood, it's one of the first native Mac OS X applications. But the most obvious change is the new Aqua interface; more than a thousand dialog boxes, toolbar icons, and alerts now match Mac OS X's liquid appearance. You'll also find two new names in its Macintosh lineup--MSN Messenger 2.0 and Windows Media Player. With all that's new and noteworthy, you need a knowledgeable guide to show you how to get the most out of this productivity package. That's just what you get with Microsoft Office v. X for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide. The book's visual, task-based format lets you quickly look up what you need to know about any of the apps in the suite--PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Entourage, MSN Messenger, or Windows Media Player--and get right back to work. Step-by-step explanations of the key tools and features in Office cut straight to the essential information. Plentiful screenshots not only acquaint you with Office's revamped menus and dialog boxes, they also keep you on track each step of the way. Microsoft Office v. X for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide shows you the most efficient ways to use Office apps together-you'll find timesaving tips sprinkled throughout. If you're upgrading to Office v. X, you can't afford not to have this book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press (February 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201794837
• ISBN-13: 978-0201794830
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,396,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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