Word 6 for Windows for Dummies

With its array of buttons, toolbars, pull-down menus, rulers, and everything else, Word for Windows 6 looks as powerful as a 747 -- and about as easy to use. Only ...For Dummies author Dan Gookin could make Microsoft's feature-rich word processing application not only intelligible but also turn it into what it's supposed to be: a tool to help you create even complex documents simply, so that you can be more productive and efficient. In Word For Windows 6 For Dummies you'll find -- quickly -- exactly what you need to know to do everything from adding tables and columns to your documents to merging customized form letters with a mailing list database. Whether you're new to Word or just new to Word for Windows version 6, this is one book you'll want to keep handy every time you sit down to work.

Word for Windows 6 is the powerful new version of Microsoft's popular word processor. For those who fear that "new" means more complex -- relax, and read Word For Windows 6 For Dummies to learn how to create awesome documents in no time! Dan Gookin's humorous, easy-to-follow style makes it simple to master Word 6 basics as well as its new desktop publishing features, such as customizable toolbars, tons of automatic features, and more!

Word For Windows 6 For Dummies helps you get up and running with Word 6 fast:

• Learn the Word 6 basics: cut and paste, find and replace, format and print, delete and destroy

• Master the new interface -- learn to use all those buttons and gizmos you paid for

• Step into the new and improved world of word processing with exciting Word 6 desktop publishing features like shortcut menus, customizable toolbars, Style Gallery, and more

• How to use Word's slick new options like AutoFormat and AutoCorrect to speed up and improve your work

• All about Word 6 Wizards, and the magic this feature can perform for your documents

• Dan's Top Ten Lists of Word for Windows 6 Tips:

  • Ten shortcut keys worth remembering

  • Ten unpopular error messages and how to fix them

  • Ten cool tricks

• How to use Word's applets: Equation Editor, Graph, and Draw

Finally, a reference for the average person with just the information you need to create dazzling documents with Word 6.