This book is for the novice computer user who needs a "look-and-learn" approach to learning a new software program, offering straightforward instruction on financial planning and forecasting. Every step is accompanied by an illustration of what the reader will see on their computer screen. Visual learners will relish the format because it enables them to get up to speed quickly.

This book provides of hands-exercise and visually teaches the reader how to access all the resources of Outlook and its components, including email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and more. Each page is filled with pictures and explanations that instruct and show the reader exactly what to do, making both the book and the program easy to use. The beginning user will learn to use each of these components and progress to an intermediate level where they learn how to customize each component for maximum results and productivity. Tips and tricks are provided throughout the book.

This project-oriented guide is designed to get your family up and running on AOL before the weekend is over. It's simple; just follow the weekend sessions and soon you'll discover how to maximize all the best features AOL has to offer! Send Grandma an e-mail message with a picture of the kids attached, organize your family contacts in the address book, or download an attachment. Help the kids with their homework by using AOL's Research and Learn channel or search for information on their favorite hobbies and sports. By the end of the weekend, your entire family will be navigating AOL like pros. Book jacket.

This guide features the renowned O'Reilly Nutshell style of drilling deep into a subject without wasting time and words on extraneous detail. Throughout are time-saving tips and in-depth details that an intermediate-advanced user needs.

Shows how to use each component of Microsoft Office, and offers advice on creating documents, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and presentations

Microsoft Word -- the ubiquitous word processing program we all know and love. So rich in features is Word, that regardless of your level of expertise, there's always more you can master. Whether you are a power user, help desk staff, or anyone who wants to use advanced shortcuts or solve problems, you'll want to keep a copy of the Word Pocket Guide nearby. Packed with information, this compact guide is a useful, condensed tool that covers Microsoft Word's keyboard shortcuts, user interface, commands, and tasks. This handy little book is easy to use anywhere -- it's the perfect quick reference for all users who want to complete tasks faster without having to plow through a thousand-page tutorial. The Word Pocket Guide covers Word 2002, 2000, and 97. It includes: A brief explanation of how Word works behind the scenes An extensive guide section for common tasks as well as little-known solutions Reference tables for keyboard shortcuts, regular expressions, and common file locations If you're new to Word, this book will get you up to speed quickly. If you consider yourself an advanced user, you'll be surprised and pleased with some of the new Word tricks this book will teach you.

Immediate answers are given to pressing "how to" questions for this hot new operating system that's giving Windows a run for its money. Each page is filled with visual examples and step-by-step instructions. Learn how to handle the sometimes complex Linux installation with ease as tips and tricks get you productive beyond the basics.

This easy to use, approachable guide provides fast-paced, to-the-point tutorials and learning exercises for quickly grasping application basics and building proficiency. Designed for the beginning to intermediate student, the book can be used for self training and instructor-led classes, focusing on using the computer to get specific tasks done at home or at work.