Word 97 for Windows for Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076450052X ISBN 13: 9780764500527

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1996

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Dan Gookin is the author of many bestselling For Dummies books, including Buying a Computer For Dummies and the first-ever book in the series, DOS For Dummies.

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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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076450052X
• ISBN 13: 9780764500527
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432