This thorough, hands-on guide to integrated computing is written especially for small business and home office users. Practical, easy-to-follow tutorials cover every aspect of word processing, spreadsheets, business graphics, database management and reporting, and basic telecommunications.

For beginning Windows users, this manual offers a first-time introduction to computers and the Windows interface, then proceeds through the essentials of business spreadsheets. Readers can learn to build spreadsheets, perform calculations, use formulas and functions, create graphics, and more.

Put that PC to use in no time--and have fun doing it. Learn essential commands, applications programs, and harness the power of your PC. This new edition introduces you to WordPerfect 5.1, Lotus 1-2-3, 2.2, Windows 3.0, DOS 5, and to the special capabilities of 386-based computers.