Ready to make your slide shows sing? How about spicing up Word docs? Want to unlock those nuggets hidden in your data? This guide quickly shows you how, walking you through everything you need to know about Office 2011for Mac. You'll build spreadsheets, design stunningpresentations, create amazing Word files, and managee-mail in no time!

• Step into basic training -- discover how to install Office 2011, then learn about all the new features available in the latestrelease

• Unlock your creative side -- incorporate impressive formatting effects, utilize the best templates, and define your own style so you can design visually stunning Word documents

• Dive into the world of numbers -- get up to speed on Excel and start crunching those figures in order to effectively analyze and present your data

• Make your presentations stand out -- create slide shows that captivate your audience, using the new and improved toolsavailable in PowerPoint

• Get organized and stay connected -- find out how to better manage your e-mail, keep track of your appointments, saveyour contacts, and much more

Open the book and find:

• All about what's new and goodin Office 2011

• Tips for working with the Ribbon, toolbars, and palettes

• Ways to enhance Word documents with templates and graphics

• How to design slide shows tocreate powerful presentations

• Methods for crunching data in Excel to uncover key information

• Steps for sending, receiving, and managing your Outlook e-mail

• Secrets to boost your productivity

• Advice on customizing Office 2011 for your needs

Learn to:

• Create great documents, communicate your ideas, and add visual interest with Styles

• Punch up your presentations with charts, graphics, and narration

• Build spreadsheets, crunch numbers, and format charts

• Configure e-mail settings, manage your contacts, and organize your calendar

The leading suite of productivity software for the Mac, Microsoft Office helps users complete common business tasks, including word processing, e-mail, presentations, financial analysis, and much more. Office 2011 for Mac For Dummies is the perfect companion for Microsoft Office for Mac users upgrading to the newest version, new computer users, and those who may have switched from the Windows version of Office. Written by one of the most popular gurus in the Mac community, Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus, the book explains every 2011 application so you can become savvy in no time.

• Addresses ways to refine and edit documents with Word
• Explains how to add pizzazz to your slide shows with PowerPoint
• Guides you through crunching numbers and data with Excel
• Demonstrates how to send, receive, and manage your e-mail on Outlook
• Encourages you to organize your contact information, schedule your time, and more

With Office 2011 for Mac For Dummies, you'll learn everything you need to know to make the most of Office on your Mac!