Provides a clear and concise introduction to Microsoft Works 3.0 for Windows. Contains extremely user-friendly, step-by-step tutorials for the lab. Gives careful explanations of technical material. The last chapter is on integrating Works.

The emphasis here is on learning by doing and on learning skills in context. The text introduces students to Works 3.0, explaining the basic and more advanced features in an extremely user-friendly and careful manner. The book reflects the enhanced capabilities of Works 3.0 with new material on topics such as Toolbar, Help features, templates, WorksWizards and the AUTOSUM function. Numerous projects within the chapters will reinforce previously learned skills as well as introduce new skills.

Features coverage of word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphics and telecommunications. ``Projects'' help students through practical, real-world exercises. Students benefit by learning only one command set as well as being able to access different applications easily. Contains scores of screen dumps, end-of-chapter command charts, short drill-and-practice exercises and lists of key terms. Also includes information on how to use a mouse effectively; discusses Works' thesaurus, dictionary, help, search, footnote and bookmark functions.