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This book presents a complete survey of the computer technologies necessary for achieving basic technology literacy. It provides a strong foundation by giving the reader the background needed to make smart buying decisions about computer technology. It then gives a description of the hardware that is the foundation of all of the technologies used every day, whether it's a laptop, personal computer, smartphone, or other digital device. From there, it explains how the Internet actually works. It then guides the reader through engaging, step-by-step tutorials on how to use the Windows 7 operating system and the popular Office 2010 productivity tools, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. The book is written in a conversational and engaging style. At the end of each chapter, there are review questions, and a project to apply what has been learned. --

This Microsoft Office 2010 text introduces students to the various applications included in Microsoft Office. The program is based upon the same curriculum as the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam to build the skills students need to succeed at work. The Microsoft Official Academic Courseware (MOAC) Office 2010 Series is the only Official Academic Course program. Automated grading via OfficeGrader saves instructors time and enables consistent grading. Furthermore, the latest edition's use of color in screen captures allows users to follow on screen much easier, as screen captures will look the exact same as the application. Additional projects throughout the book help users comprehend how a task is applied on the job. OfficeGrader helps instructors offer immediate feedback on all homework, assignments, and projects and additional animated tutorials on key Office tasks provides additional help on difficult topics.

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