This is ideal for beginners who are too busy to enroll in WordPerfect 5 classes. Here is a simple-to-follow, 15-minute session approach that guarantees quick and lasting comprehension through hands-on exercises (answers in the back of the book). "Skill Checks" scattered throughout. (Word Processing)

"Teach Yourself 1-2-3, Release 2.2" follows the successful format of the series that is built on easy-to-follow lessons presenting all the program basics step-by-step. Each session focuses on a particular learning objective and builds on the skills already gained in previous chapters. Each exercise is designed to be accomplished in 15 minutes or less. Handy skills check sections help monitor progress. The "Teach Yourself" series uses the following formula to ensure a reader's comprehension: chapter objectives which highlight topics to be covered in each chapter; concrete examples of concepts; exercises based on real-life programming situations; keyword lists in every chapter; and mastery-skills check to ensure a reader's comprehension before moving on.

Teach Yourself dBase IV

by Mary Campbell

Published 1 January 1989

Because function keys are the default supplied with WordPerfect 5.1, "Teach Yourself WordPerfect 5.1" standardizes on function key use. Each exercise, however, includes all the appropriate pull-down menu selections in brackets following each step, and instructions for 5.0 users if they differ from 5.1. The Teach-Yourself format is retained. All chapters in the current book are revised for 5.1 and three features are added. The "Teach Yourself" series uses the following formula to ensure a reader's comprehension: chapter objectives which highlight topics to be covered in each chapter; concrete examples of concepts; exercises based on real-life programming situations; keyword lists in every chapter; and mastery-skills check to ensure a reader's comprehension before moving on.