Discover the most important new features that the latest version of Microsoft® Office has to offer with the concise approach found in MICROSOFT® OFFICE 365 & OFFICE 2016: BRIEF. This new edition is part of the acclaimed Shelly Cashman Series® that has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students like you. MICROSOFT® OFFICE 365 & OFFICE 2016: BRIEF continues the Series’ strong history of innovation with an enhanced learning approach to address your needs, no matter what your learning style. A trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach encourages you to expand your understanding of Microsoft® Office 2016 through experimentation, critical thought, and personalization. This new edition delivers the most effective educational materials specifically designed to engage, improve retention, and prepare you for success with MS Office 2016.
Front Matter.
Productivity Apps for School and Work.
Office 2016 and Windows 10: Essential Concepts and Skills.
Word 1. Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture.
Word 2. Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources.
PPT 1. Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures.
PPT 2. Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Shapes, and WordArt.
Excel 1. Creating a Worksheet and a Chart.
Excel 2. Formulas, Functions, and Formatting.
Access 1. Databases and Database Objects: An Introduction.
Access 2. Querying a Database.
Index.
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Steven M. Freund
Steven M. Freund serves as a lead instructor of various Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, programming and internet technology courses throughout Central Florida. An integral author for the successful Shelly Cashman Series® since 2001, he has presented at the annual customer conference, the Shelly Cashman Series Institute and other customer events. Freund has co-authored multiple editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, Mozilla Firefox, Windows® Internet Explorer, Windows® Office and Dreamweaver books. In addition, he has written numerous successful instructor supplements. He attended the University of Central Florida.
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Mary Z. Last
Mary Z. Last has taught computer information systems since 1984. She retired from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas, where she was an associate professor and the Director of the Center for Effectiveness in Learning and Teaching. Ms. Last is actively involved in the Computing Educator's Oral History Project that encourages young women to pursue careers in math and science. She has been a contributing author to the Shelly Cashman Series since 1992. She also authors many instructor resources for leading database texts.
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Philip J. Pratt
Philip J. Pratt is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science at Grand Valley State University, where he taught for 33 years. His teaching interests include database management, systems analysis, complex analysis and discrete mathematics. He has authored more than 75 textbooks and has co-authored three levels of Microsoft® Office Access books for the popular Shelly Cashman Series, in addition to the popular A GUIDE TO SQL.
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Susan L. Sebok
Susan L. Sebok is a retired professor at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. She also is a licensed attorney. Working with the leading Shelly Cashman Series® since 1993, she has co-authored several successful textbooks, including multiple versions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS and Microsoft® PowerPoint® books. She holds both Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees.
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Misty E. Vermaat
Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series and has written or co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS and Microsoft® Word books.
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NEW WORD MODULE INTRODUCES THE LATEST STRENGTHS OF MS WORD 2016. This edition provides new hands-on module projects and effective introductions to the key features new to Word 2016, including Smart Lookup button and Insights task pane.
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NEW POWERPOINT® MODULE HIGHLIGHTS THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES IN THE LATEST VERSION. Your students work with new projects and exercises that emphasize the topics that are most relevant in their lives. This edition expands explanation of usage of inserting and formatting shapes.
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NEW EXCEL MODULE EMPHASIZES PRATICAL USES FOR NEW FEATURES. An updated, useful project teaches students how to create a personal budget. It also addresses chart types and functions that are new to Excel 2016.
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NEW ACCESS MODULE PROVIDES VALUABLE HANDS-ON PRACTICE. Students work with a new database project that models the real world of a human resources outsourcing company. Students learn to use new query, report and form examples from Access 2016.
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NEW WORD MODULE INTRODUCES THE LATEST STRENGTHS OF MS WORD 2016. This edition provides new hands-on module projects and important introductions to the key features new to Word 2016, including Smart Lookup button and Insights task pane.
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NEW POWERPOINT® MODULE HIGHLIGHTS THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES IN THIS LATEST VERSION. You work with new projects and exercises that emphasize the topics that are most relevant in your life. This edition further explains the use of inserting and formatting shapes.
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NEW EXCEL MODULE EMPHASIZES PRATICAL USES FOR NEW FEATURES. An updated, useful project teaches you how to create a personal budget. It also addresses chart types and functions that are new to Excel 2016.
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NEW ACCESS MODULE PROVIDES VALUABLE HANDS-ON PRACTICE. You work with a new database project that models the real world of a human resources outsourcing company. You learn to use new query, report and form examples from Access 2016.
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STEP-BY-STEP, SCREEN-BY-SCREEN APPROACH EFFECTIVELY INTRODUCES KEY OFFICE 2016 SKILLS. This proven visual approach presents students with explanatory and navigational information when they need to know it. The book addresses the needs of all learning styles to help students retain and apply skills in their personal and professional lives.
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PROVEN PEDAGOGY EMPHASIZES PROJECT PLANNING. This project planning approach frames the explanations within each module around a practical problem that students need to solve. This brief presentation encourages critical thinking as the learner determines how to proceed at various key points within the module.
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EXTENSIVE END-OF-MODULE ACTIVITIES REINFORCE KEY OFFICE SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS. These proven, class-tested activities provide a variety of reinforcement opportunities for students to apply and expand their basic Office 2016 skills.
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STEP-BY-STEP, SCREEN-BY-SCREEN APPROACH INTRODUCES YOU TO KEY OFFICE 2016 SKILLS. This proven visual approach presents explanatory and navigational information when you need to know it. The book’s thorough introduction addresses the needs of all learning styles to help you retain and apply skills you will consistently use in your personal and professional life.
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PROVEN PEDAGOGY EMPHASIZES PROJECT PLANNING. This project planning approach frames the explanations within each module around a practical problem that you learn to solve. This brief introduction encourages critical thinking as you make decisions on how to proceed at various key points within the module.
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EXTENSIVE END-OF-MODULE ACTIVITIES REINFORCE KEY OFFICE SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS. These proven, class-tested activities provide a variety of reinforcement opportunities for you to apply and expand your understanding of Office 2016 skills.
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