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Go! with Microsoft Office Word 2003 Comprehensive and Go! Student CD Package (Out of print)

AUTHOR Preston, John; Gaskin, Shelley; Preston, Sally
PUBLISHER Prentice Hall (04/21/2006)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)
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Written for a diverse audience (all ages, different educational backgrounds, varying educational goals), this book allows for self-paced or online learning. The primary goal of the GO Series: Microsoft Word 2003 Comprehensive is to teach Microsoft Word 2003 quickly and easily, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects. A key feature of the book is the use of Microsoft procedural syntax: steps begin with where the action is to take place, followed by the action itself. The instruction is error-free, clearly written, and logically arranged. This book provides users with the skills to solve business problems using the computer as a tool. Combining Volumes 1 and 2, the comprehensive edition covers the following topics relating to Word 2003: getting started; using special utilities and formatting tools; adding clip art and tables; creating newsletters with multiple columns and special formats; using charts and text effects to enhance documents; group projects; working with tables, graphics, and objects; creating styles and automating mass mailings; working with large documents; creating standardized forms and documents; working collaboratively; and customizing Word for particular needs. An efficient and handy guide for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of Microsoft Word 2003.
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ISBN-13: 9780132242417
ISBN-10: 0132242419
Binding: Bookbook - Detail Unspecified (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 5
Country of Origin: US
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Computers | Business & Productivity Software - Word Processing
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Written for a diverse audience (all ages, different educational backgrounds, varying educational goals), this book allows for self-paced or online learning. The primary goal of the GO Series: Microsoft Word 2003 Comprehensive is to teach Microsoft Word 2003 quickly and easily, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects. A key feature of the book is the use of Microsoft procedural syntax: steps begin with where the action is to take place, followed by the action itself. The instruction is error-free, clearly written, and logically arranged. This book provides users with the skills to solve business problems using the computer as a tool. Combining Volumes 1 and 2, the comprehensive edition covers the following topics relating to Word 2003: getting started; using special utilities and formatting tools; adding clip art and tables; creating newsletters with multiple columns and special formats; using charts and text effects to enhance documents; group projects; working with tables, graphics, and objects; creating styles and automating mass mailings; working with large documents; creating standardized forms and documents; working collaboratively; and customizing Word for particular needs. An efficient and handy guide for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of Microsoft Word 2003.
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Author: Preston, John
"John Preston" is an associate professor at Eastern Michigan University in the College of Technology, where he teaches microcomputer application courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has been teaching, writing, and designing computer training courses since the advent of PCs, and he has authored and co-authored over 40 books on Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. He is a series editor for the "Learn 97," "Learn 2000," and "Learn XP" books. Two books on Microsoft Access he co-authored with Robert Ferrett have been translated into Greek and Chinese. He has received grants from the Detroit Edison Institute and the Department of Energy to develop Web sites for energy education and alternative fuels, and has also developed one of the first Internet-based microcomputer applications courses at an accredited university. He has a B.S. in physics, mathematics, and education from the University of Michigan, and an M.S. in physics education from Eastern Michigan University. His doctoral studies are in instructional technology at Wayne State University.

"Sally Preston" is president of Preston & Associates, which provides software consulting and training. She teaches computing in a variety of settings, which provides her with ample opportunity to observe how people learn, what works best, and what challenges are present when learning a new software program. This diverse experience provides a complimentary set of information, which is blended into the "Learn" series books. Sally has been a co-author on the Learn series since its inception. In addition, she has authored books for the "Essentials" and "Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Essentials" series.Sally has an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and graduated magna cum laude. When Sally is away from her computer, she is often found planting flowers in her garden.

"Robert L. Ferrett" is the director of the Center for Instructional Computing at Eastern Michigan University, where he provides computer training and support to faculty. He has authored or co-authored more than 40 books on Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, WordPerfect, and Word, and he was the editor of the "1994 ACM SIGUCCS Conference Proceedings." He has been designing, developing, and delivering computer workshops for nearly two decades, and is a series editor for the "Learn 97, Learn 2000," and "Learn XP" books. He has a B.A. in psychology, an M.S. in geography, and an M.S. in interdisciplinary technology from Eastern Michigan University. His doctoral studies are in instructional technology at Wayne State University. As a sidelight, Bob teaches a four-week Computers and Genealogy class and has written books on genealogy and local history.

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