Bestselling author Dan Gookin explains the sometimes complicated features of Word for Windows. Gookin helps users master the new interface and covers shortcuts menus, toolbars, and those wonderful wizards. Word for Windows X for Dummies will help the average user create professional looking documents in a flash.

A plain English reference that helps the user to grasp the Access basics and develop a database quickly. This book covers creating tables, creating forms, and more. The easy-to-understand guide includes information on new features, including support for Visual Basic applications, enhanced performance, a query-by-forms capability, and an integrated security wizard.

DOS made easy! Windows may rule the world of popular computing on PCs around theglobe, but DOS still has a place in the hearts and minds ofcomputer users who vaguely remember what a C prompt looks like.Even if DOS (with all its arcane commands and its drab, boringlook) isn't your idea of the best way to get things done on a PC,you'll find plenty of fast and friendly help on hand with the thirdedition of DOS For Dummies. Here's a plain-speaking reference guide to all the command-linestuff and nonsense that makes DOS work, whether you're a native DOSuser or are an occasional dabbler who needs the operating system torun all those cool games under Windows. DOS For Dummies, 3rd Edition, avoids all the technicaljargon to cut to the heart of things with clear, easy-to-understandexplanations and step-by-step help for * Changing disks and drives * Dealing with the DOS prompt * Managing files * Running DOS inside Windows * Installing and running DOS-based software programs * Working with the printer and serial ports * Using the mouse and keyboard * Troubleshooting problems * Understanding DOS error messages All the basic DOS commands, from APPEND to XCOPY, aredemystified to make life in DOS much more bearable. This handyguide has plenty of helpful tips and tricks for bending DOS to yourwill, without having to dedicate your life (and all your free time)to mastering this little corner of the PC. Author Dan Gookin's first edition of DOS For Dummies became an international best-seller. He considers himself a computer "guru" whose job it is to remind everyone that computersare not to be taken too seriously. His approach to computers islight and humorous, yet very informative. Gookin mixes hisknowledge of computers with a unique, dry sense of humor that keepsyou informed - and awake.

Small business professionals need a reference that helps them quickly and efficiently apply the tools of Windows 95 to their operation. This title shares all the secrets and shortcuts for making business operations simple with Windows 95. The CD-ROM contains Internet access software, special small business templates that can be used with Windows 95, and shareware and trial versions of popular business productivity applications.

Inside — More Microsoft Office 97 Tips and Tricks! If You Are Looking for More Coverage of Microsoft Office 97 Features, Look No Further — It's All Here! More Microsoft® Office 97 For Windows® For Dummies® explains how to use the advanced features in Office 97 to make it even easier and faster to use. You'll find valuable information on how to customize every program in Office 97, create shortcuts by using macros, and keep your Office 97 files compatible with other programs (such as Lotus 1-2-3 or WordPerfect). With Microsoft Office 97, you can also use the Internet to copy the latest tips and files from Microsoft's own Web site. Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' More Word 97 For Windows® For Dummies®, the fun and easy way to get even more information about Word 97, and More Excel 97 For Windows® For Dummies®, the fast and friendly way to find out more about Excel 97! Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Share your Office 97 files with other programs, including WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, dBASE, and older versions of Microsoft Office Create macros to automate your programs Use the Internet to download free information and files from Microsoft's own Web site Assemble a table of contents and index easily with Word 97 Test and verify your calculations in Excel 97 Create dazzling presentations to share with others using PowerPoint 97 Use Outlook 97 to manage your schedules and tasks

Providing an overview of each top-selling program in the Office suite--Word For Windows, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Microsoft Mail, this book offers friendly advice on sharing information between these powerful programs. The text helps users quickly grasp basic features so that they can get to work quickly.

This visual guide teaches you how to use all of the exciting and powerful features of the world's number one spreadsheet program for Microsoft Windows. It addresses issues for total beginners, yet demystifies even extremely technical and complex issues.

Guide to learning the basics of Windows 95 with information on how to install, use cut and paste, "click," and terminology.

Here is a comprehensive, hands-on guide that reveals the undocumented and little-known aspects of networking with Windows 95. Beginning with secrets, tips, and techniques for installation, configuration, use and management, Kevin Stoltz then moves on to provide insider tips for using Windows 95 with other networks, and more. The CD-ROM contains powerful Windows 95 tools, utilities, and accessories.

Here's the ultimate hands-on reference for artists, designers, and anyone who works with today's leading image editing software. McClelland covers everything from Photoshop fundamentals to extensive coverage of advanced features and techniques. The book contains everything you'll need to know about specifying colors, retouching, corrective filtering and cropping. McClelland, a bestselling author, has written over 30 books about desktop publishing and graphics.