Microsoft Office and Beyond : Computer Concepts and Applications

This book is a companion for students and novices to begin with the computing environment and the tasks associated with productivity software that will be used throughout their education and professional careers. Designed to primarily address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite, it also includes instructions for students using OpenOffice and MacOS platforms. The focus of this text is to provide new students and those with some experience with the skills needed to proficiently discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications. Video tutorials on the DVD will support each chapter by demonstrating the principles presented. FEATURES * Designed to address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite * Integrates the use of both MacOS and OpenOffice into the text to describe the respective concepts in Windows and Microsoft Office * Includes 4-color design with supplementary video tutorials * Covers the topic of interoperability of the software packages throughout the text * Numerous instructor supplements available upon adoption * Includes a comprehensive DVD with project files, tips, figures, and shortcuts

Table of Contents Section I: The Computer Environment. 1. Introduction to Computer Concepts. 2. Navigating the Computer Environment. 3. Working with the Web. 4. Microsoft Outlook and Email Clients. Section II: Word Processing and Microsoft Word. 5. Introduction to Word and Word Processing. 6. Developing and Editing Documents. 7. Advanced Features of Word Processing. Section III: Presentation Software and Microsoft PowerPoint. 8. Introduction to PowerPoint and Presentation Software. 9. Creating Effective Presentations. 10. Advanced Features of Presentation Software. Section IV: Spreadsheet Software and Microsoft Excel. 11. Introduction to Excel and Spreadsheet Software. 12. Developing Worksheets and Graphic Representations. 13. Advanced Features of Spreadsheet Software. Section V: Database Software and Microsoft Access. 14. Introduction to Access and Database Software. 15. Developing Relationships, Queries, and Reports. 16. Developing the User Interface and Sharing Your Database. Appendices. A. Additional Productivity Software. B. Online Document Creation and Collaboration.

THEODOR RICHARDSON is the Online Program Director and Interim Chair for the Information Technology Department at a private university. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. CHARLES THIES has a successful track record as an IT executive in business and with the DOD, and is currently an instructor at Tulane University.