Microsoft Office 2013/365 and Beyond is divided into five sections with 16 chapters that progressively introduce you to computer concepts from the moment you hit the power button all the way through to using a variety of productivity software applications available in Microsoft Office 2013 and Microsoft Office for Mac 2011. The focus of this text is to provide readers with the skills needed to discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications. The companion disc includes all of the files needed to complete the chapter exercises within the text. You will also find video tutorials, a repository of high-resolution images from the chapters, and samples of completed projects for comparison. Features: * Designed to address the Windows operating system and the 2013 Microsoft Office application suite * Integrates the use of both MacOS and OpenOffice into the text to describe the respective concepts in Windows and Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel) * Includes a dynamic 4-color design with supplementary video tutorials to enhance the learning process * Discusses common computer applications, including Adobe Reader (for reading PDF files) and Microsoft OneNote for Windows (for managing files). Additional productivity tools like OpenOffice.org are presented * Includes a comprehensive DVD with sample tutorial videos, project files from the text, figures, Excel functions and formulas, and MS Office shortcuts * Numerous instructor supplements and companion Web site available upon adoption

This revision of the authors' Microsoft Office and Beyond covers the new Office 2013 version for Windows and the new subscription Office 365 version which includes both Windows and Mac. Fundamental computing skills as well as both Windows and Mac operating systems are covered in the early chapters for computer literacy. There is a greatly expanded set of end-of-chapter exercises and questions, as well as activities throughout each chapter. Supplementary materials included for this title will be video lectures for each chapter, PowerPoint slides for instructors, example solutions as appropriate for each chapter, and any files referenced or included in the text. Appendices cover the use of OneNote and the selection of a version of Office for the reader. --

This book is a companion for students and novices to begin with the computing environment and the tasks associated with productivity software that will be used throughout their education and professional careers. Designed to primarily address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite, it also includes instructions for students using OpenOffice and MacOS platforms. The focus of this text is to provide new students and those with some experience with the skills needed to proficiently discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications. Video tutorials on the DVD will support each chapter by demonstrating the principles presented. FEATURES: • Designed to address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite • Integrates the use of both MacOS and OpenOffice into the text to describe the respective concepts in Windows and Microsoft Office • Includes 4-color design with supplementary video tutorials • Covers the topic of interoperability of the software packages throughout the text • Numerous instructor supplements available upon adoption • Includes a comprehensive DVD with project files, tips, figures, and shortcuts.

"Covers Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, and PowerPoint"--Cover.

Conquer Microsoft Office—from the inside out! You're beyond the basics, so dive right into Microsoft Office—and really put these productivity tools and services to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Office—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Take advantage of Office in the cloud with Office 365 Get insider tweaks and tips to become more productive Sync your email, calendar, and contacts on multiple devices Organize and edit complex documents with Microsoft Word Enhance Microsoft PowerPoint presentations with rich media Handle data with the Microsoft Excel Quick Analysis tool Get organized with Microsoft OneNote using expert techniques Save, share, and sync documents and settings with SkyDrive Use Microsoft Access, Publisher, and Lync in smarter ways

Conquer Microsoft Office 365 administration - from the inside out! You're beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put Office 365 to work! This reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds.

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