Illustrated Computer Concepts and Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016, Loose-leaf Version / Edition 1

by June Jamrich Parsons, David W. Beskeen, Carol M. Cram, Jennifer Duffy, Lisa Friedrichsen

Overview

Now you can master today’s most important computer concepts as well as key Microsoft Office 2016 skills with the user-friendly approach found in ILLUSTRATED COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 & OFFICE 2016. This all-in-one book helps you become proficient in both today’s computer concepts and the skills you need to know. A user-friendly two-page spread, made popular throughout this Illustrated Microsoft Office 2016 Series, clearly demonstrates key application skills. Today’s most up-to-date technology developments and concepts are clarified using a distinctive step-by-step approach that incorporates the latest technology updates from the respected COMPUTER CONCEPTS ILLUSTRATED BRIEF. This edition highlights the most recent Office 365 changes with a new module that introduces Productivity Apps. You’ll find a wealth of online resources to support your learning and equip you for success in today’s digital world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781337251631
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	03/02/2016
Edition description:	Illustrate
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

June Jamrich Parsons is an educator, digital book pioneer, co-author of Texty and McGuffey award-winning textbooks and a TAA fellow. She co-developed the first commercially successful multimedia, interactive digital textbook that established the standard for platforms now being developed by numerous educational publishers. In addition to authoring textbooks for Course Technology and Cengage, Dr. Parsons' career includes extensive classroom teaching and product design for eCourseware. She also served as a creative strategist for MediaTechnics Corp. and director of content for Veative Virtual Reality Labs. A member of the Association for Computing Machinery, she holds a Ph.D. in instructional technology and Certified Computing Professional certification.

David W. Beskeen has authored or co-authored over 65 successful computer books since 1992, including more than 40 educational titles for Course Technology and Cengage. He has guided readers in mastering PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows, LiveMotion and other leading proprietary software packages. An expert in applied technology, Beskeen has extensive teaching and consulting experience in today's computer technology.

Carol M. Cram is the author of more than 35 textbooks on computer applications, business communications and Internet-related subjects. Ms. Cram was also a long-time faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, where she served as the Convenor of the Executive Support Program and the Program Consultant for Business and Computers in Continuing Education as well as instructor of business and computer-related courses.

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Lisa Friedrichsen is a professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she teaches database and web development classes. She also has written several prominent Access, Office and web-related textbooks. Friedrichsen spent a decade at IBM Corp. before becoming a consultant, author and college professor. Combining her extensive industry experience with her passion for teaching, she creates clear, practical presentations. She earned a B.S. in engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from Drake University.

Table of Contents

Productivity Apps for School and Work. CONCEPTS: Module 1: Computer and Internet Basics. Module 2: Computer Hardware. Module 3: Computer Software. Module 4: File Management and Digital Electronics. WINDOWS 10: Unit A: Getting Started with Windows 10. Unit B: Understanding File Management. MICROSOFT OFFICE 2016: Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft? Office 2016. MICROSOFT WORD 2016: Module 1: Creating Documents with Word 2016. Module 2: Editing Documents. Module 3: Formatting Text and Paragraphs. Module 4: Formatting Documents. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016: Module 1: Getting Started with Excel 2016. Module 2: Working with Formulas and Function. Module 3: Formatting a Worksheet. Module 4: Working with Charts. INTEGRATION: Module 1: Integrating Word and Excel. MICROSOFT ACCESS 2016: Module 1: Getting Started with Access 2016. Module 2: Building and Using Queries. Module 3 Using Forms. Module 4: Using Reports. INTEGRATION: Module 2: Integrating Word, Excel and Access. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2016: Module 1: Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint 2016. Module 2: Modifying a Presentation. Module 3: Inserting Objects into a Presentation. Module 4: Finishing a Presentation. INTEGRATION: Module 3: Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2016: Module 1: Getting Started with Email. Module 2: Managing Information Using Outlook.