Word 97 for Windows for Dummies - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

9780764500527: Word 97 for Windows for Dummies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076450052X ISBN 13: 9780764500527

Publisher: For Dummies, 1997

Cut and paste, search and replace, format and print, or delete and destroy to your heart's content with the latest upgrade to Word, Microsoft's powerful word processing software for Windows 95. Whether you're writing everyday office documents, formatting mail-merge letters, composing fancy brochures and newsletters, or creating content for the World Wide Web, Dan Gookin's humorous, insightful guide to all things Word safely steers you through the ins and outs of the wondrous ways that Word works.

Word 97 For Windows For Dummies is the fun and easy way to create great-looking documents in Word (and to find out what to do when bad things happen). This book features sound advice and step-by-step details on everything from Word basics to advanced features (such as including graphics, tables, and charts in your documents and using Word's integrated wizards to make formatting, printing, and other cool Word stuff as easy as point-and-click).

Plus, be sure to check out Dan's Top Ten Lists for Word 97, including ten cool tricks, ten features you don't use (but paid for anyway), ten shortcut keys worth remembering, and the ten commandments of Word.

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Review:

In Word 97 for Windows for Dummies, author Dan Gookin injects the subject matter with a considerable dose of humor and carefully written advice. There's no need to worry about getting in over your head because the topics cover all of Word's most essential tasks--the ones you can't avoid. You get chatty, step-by-step instructions on navigating Word; copying, pasting, and deleting text; using Word's editing tools such as the Spell Checker and Find and Replace; saving and printing files; and formatting characters, paragraphs, and pages. You'll learn how to work with columns, tables, styles, and templates; import, export, and manage documents; perform mail merges; add graphics, borders, and shading; understand Word's Web tools; and use Word's built-in help tools such as Wizards and the Office Assistant.

Icons throughout the book signal technical tips, reminders, shortcuts, warnings, and features that work with the Microsoft IntelliPoint Mouse. Gookin wraps up the book with lists of general tips, tricks, odd and useless features, shortcuts, and reminders. As in the rest of the book, most of these are geared toward users who are more familiar with a typewriter than with a word processor or PC.

From the Back Cover:

Packed with time-saving tips, tricks, and shortcuts

Features quick fixes for common problems

Get up and running fast — and start creating professional-quality documents Word 97 comes loaded with all kinds of cool features — and this friendly guide shows you how to make the most of them. From basic editing and formatting to fancy stuff like mail merge and desktop publishing, Dan Gookin's humorous, easy-to-understand style makes it simple to become a Word whiz.

Discover how to: Create, save, and print documents Edit and format like a pro Take advantage of templates and wizards Insert tables and graphics Work with revision marks and outlines Save time with Dan's cool tricks

The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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