Office XP 9 in 1 Desk Reference For Dummies [Paperback]

Greg Harvey (Author), Peter Weverka (Author), John Walkenbach (Author), Alison Barrows (Author), Bill Dyszel (Author), Camille McCue (Author), Damon Dean (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764508199 | ISBN-13: 978-0764508196 | Publication Date: June 15, 2001 | Edition: 1

Microsoft Office is a powerful bundle of software: You can write a report, make a spreadsheet, design a database, organize a presentation, create a Web page, and do much, much more. The interface now includes something known as the task pane, a mini-window where you can search for files, import clip art, and perform other tasks as well. You can use foreign-language text and even make translations. You can create Web pages much more easily, and trading data between Office programs now goes more smoothly. You find common tools all across the board in the Office programs.

Office XP 9 in 1 Desk Reference For Dummies serves as a reference for all the great things (and maybe a few not-so-great things) that you may need to know when using Windows or any of the Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Publisher. This book shows you how to get up and running fast so that you have more time to do the things that you really want to do, such as

• Creating awesome documents and spreadsheets
• Building dependable databases
• Putting together engaging, attention-commanding presentations
• Getting your e-mail and schedule in order
• Pumping out professional-looking brochures and Web pages

Each of the nine minibooks in this indispensable resource includes a Contents at a Glance section and its own index. Expect to explore

• Windows 98 and Windows Me – from taskbars to toolbars, dialog boxes to menus
• The powerful Word 2002 word-processing program
• Excel 2002, the spreadsheet wonder
• Databases galore with Access 2002
• Communication and calendar-keeping possibilities with Outlook
• PowerPoint 2002, your pal for presentations
• Web page creation with FrontPage 2002
• Desktop publishing made fun and simple via Publisher 2002
• Common Office techniques that you can use in all or most of the programs

If your goal is to get stuff done without giving away hours of your time (and large portions of your patience), Office XP 9 in 1 Desk Reference For Dummies is all you'll need to work magic with Microsoft's powerful bundle of software products.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

9 books in 1 — your key to Office XP success!

Your one-stop guide to all the Office XP programs Office XP gives you a powerful set of tools to get stuff done. But how do you get up to speed on all seven programs in the suite? Don't worry! This all-in-one guide walks you through Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Publisher, plus advanced Office topics and Windows fundamentals. It's all you need to get your questions answered — fast — and get more done!

Discover how to: Create dazzling documents and stunning spreadsheets Build dependable databases and powerful presentations Organize your e-mail and your schedule Produce brilliant brochures and winning Web pages

The Dummies Way^™ Coverage of the essentials and beyond Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Thumbtabs and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Individual topic indexes A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author

Peter Weverka is the author of Word 2000 For Windows For Dummies Quick Reference and Microsoft Money 99 For Dummies, as well as 16 other computer books. He is also the editor of 80 computer books on topics ranging from the Internet to desktop publishing. His humorous articles and stories (none related to computers, thankfully) have appeared in Harper's and SPY.

Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (June 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764508199
• ISBN-13: 978-0764508196
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,044,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Applications > Office XP

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good reference, March 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Office XP 9 in 1 Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)

Covers all the applications of Office XP in a single book. Good index helps me find quick answers to most of my Office questions quickly.

7 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Clunky, Cutesy, and Unhelpful, July 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Office XP 9 in 1 Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)

This book covers basic tasks and troubleshooting but little more. It may be useful for users completely new to the Office programs, but for all the problems I needed help with this book left me hanging.

More irritating than its content limitations is the book's precious and trying-so-hard-to-be cute writing style. Every section begins with a smirky little paragraph which manages neither to amuse nor inform. Not for me.