"Takes you step-by-step through the most essential tasks and provides plenty of illustrations that show you exactly what to do." - abstract.

Provides an overview of the features and functions of the program, discussing such topics as building queries, importing and exporting data, creating reports, securing a database, and distributing an Access application.

Provides step-by-step instructions on creating a variety of documents with the lastest version of Microsoft Word.

Describes the functions of all the Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.

New to Windows XP? Learn everything you need to know to make your computer work for you with the Absolute Beginners Guidefrom Que. Includes the latest coverage of Service Pack 1, the first up20021128 to Windows XP since its 10/01 release. XP is the fastest-selling Windows version ever, selling 32 million copies within 6 months of release. Other guides focus on features rather than how those features are used in everyday computing tasks. This guide is designed to help readers use Windows XP effortlessly. Microsoft Windows continues to dominate the home and corporate desktop, growing in market share from 89 percent last year to 92 percent this year. For the first time, Windows XP brings the power and stability of Windows NT/2000 to the consumer and home computer with Windows XP Home Edition, the successor to Windows 98/Me. Hundreds of thousands of users are looking for straightforward, easy-to-understand information on how to use this version of Windows XP to make computing easier. Absolute Beginners Guide to Microsoft Windows XPis the perfect tool to get new Windows users up and running and making their computer work for them. Shelley OHarais the author of more than 100 books, most of which relate to computers. She specializes in books that explain technical concepts and features, and writes in terms that the average user can understand. She has done training and worked in the publishing industry before becoming a full-time writer. Additional titles written by Shelley are Easy Windows XP, Home Edition,(10/01, 0789726599) and Easy Windows 98,(6/98, 0789714841).

Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating how to print letters, manage finances, shop online, send and receive e-mail, and customize the desktop.

Whether you use your Tablet PC for work or play, this easy to follow guide gets you going quickly! Using real world scenarios that apply to teachers, students, business professionals, medical professionals, and more,Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tablet PCsshows you how to put Tablet PCs to use in real life. The book shows you the basics for getting your Tablet PCs up and running, then kicks it into high gear and shows you how to put your newfound palmtop power to use! You will also learn how to use Microsoft's new OneNote application to take, store, sort, and share notes with other users.