Teach Yourself PowerPoint 2003 is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide to the presentation package both for beginners and for those needing to brush up their skills. The book helps the user to create impressive presentations by introducing all aspects of PowerPoint 2003, from using Microsoft Wizards to creating interactive web pages. It also explains how to add graphics and text to slides, how to produce fully automated presentations with sound and how to run presentations locally and over the internet.

Teach Yourself Excel 2007

by Moira Stephen

Published 30 March 2007
"Teach Yourself Excel 2007" explains all the key aspects of this application from the user's angle. Written in a clear and enthusiastic style for the new user at home or in the office, it covers all the key features of Excel 2007 and helps you to maximise your use of the system with confidence.

Designed both for beginners and for those needing to brush up their skills, this is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide to the presentation package PowerPoint 2002. To help create impressive presentations, the book introduces all aspects of PowerPoint, from using Microsoft Wizards to creating interactive Web pages. It also explains how to add graphics and text to slides, how to produce fully automated presentations with sound and how to run presentations locally and over the Internet. The step-by-step structure provides in-depth coverage of the subject, supported by numerous worked examples and exercises.

Teach Yourself Access 2007

by Moira Stephen

Published 27 April 2007
"Teach Yourself Access 2007" explains all the key aspects of this application from the user's angle. Written in a clear and enthusiastic style for the new user at home or in the office, it covers all the key features of Access 2007 and helps you to maximise your use of the system with confidence.

Teach Yourself Basic Computer Skills Windows XP 2nd edition is perfect for any new computer user who wants to get up and running, quickly and simply.

For beginners, it is a cost-effective alternative to buying an expensive manual for each application. The book is written for the general user, but the level and content are also relevant to anyone following MOUS certification, SQA modules and BCS Level 1/2 application courses.

With step-by-step instructions, minimal jargon and detailed explanations of all the technical terms, this book will give a new user the confidence to move forward and expand their knowledge. Based on all operating systems up to and including Windows XP this second edition has been updated for Internet Explorer 7.

Teach Yourself Word 2003

by Moira Stephen

Published 26 March 2004
"Teach Yourself Word 2003" is aimed at users who want to use the package without having to become a computing or mathematical wizard. It is suitable for those new to word processing or those familiar with it but new to Word 2003. The book follows a tutorial approach, providing examples of documents to set up and experiment with, ensuring that the reader will be up and running quickly and efficiently.

Teach Yourself Access 2002

by Moira Stephen

Published 1 January 2003
Suitable for beginners and experienced users alike, this guide progresses from basic skills to advanced features. By using straightforward and familiar examples, with illustrations to show exactly what users will see on the screen, the book takes the reader through the main processes that will help them to build and use efficient Access databases, without excessive jargon and technical concepts. It can either be worked through from beginning to end or the more experienced reader may dip into particular chapters as the need arises. It works through all the neccessary features to use Access databases and includes time-saving shortcuts.

Teach Yourself Excel 2002

by Moira Stephen

Published 1 January 2003
Designed for any user who wants to use Excel 2002, whether or not they are familiar with spreadsheets, this guide aims to teach at a steady, progressive pace, learning in depth and practising new skills in context. Explaining spreadsheet jargon and concepts in layman's terms, it discusses entering and editing text, data, formulae and functions, including database features. Once these basics are established, the book explains more complex procedures such as formatting, layout, charting, drawing and automation, to help achieve a more professional finish. Finally, it describes using Excel in conjunction with other Microsoft Office packages and the Internet.

Teach Yourself Access 2003

by Moira Stephen

Published 26 March 2004
Teach Yourself Access 2003 is for users who do not want to be overpowered by database jargon and difficult concepts. It is suitable for complete beginners and for those who want to update/improve their knowledge of the package.

By using familiar examples, the book takes the reader through the main processes for building and using efficient Access 2003 databases.

The title is a useful teaching and learning aid, whether the reader is working alone or teaching others.

Teach Yourself Java

by Chris Wright

Published 18 February 1998
A user-friendly and simple introduction to programming in Java 2, the language which powers the Internet, this guide teaches the core skills necessary to produce coherent, maintainable code to enhance web sites and build interactive pages. It covers: graphics, communications, GUI design (Swing) and object orientation and threads.

Fully updated to include Excel 2010, Get Started in Excel explains all the key aspects of this application from the user's angle. With step-by-step instructions, minimal jargon and detailed explanations of all the technical terms and written in a clear and enthusiastic style for the new user at home or in the office, it covers all the key features of Excel and helps you to maximise your use of the system with confidence. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of Excel. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

Word 2002

by Moira Stephen

Published 31 January 2003
TEACH YOURSELF WORD 2002 is aimed at the user who wants to use Word 2002 without having to become a computing wizard! It doesn't matter if you are new to word processing or are familiar with it but new to Word 2002: this book will have you up and running quickly and painlessly. It follows a tutorial approach, providing examples of worksheets for you to set up and experiment with.

TEACH YOURSELF WORD 2002 discusses:

* Spreadsheet jargon and concepts, explained in layman's terms.

* Essential word processing skills - entering and editing text.

* Formatting and layout, helping you to achieve a professional finish so your documents are easily understood.

* Pictures and drawing to add impact to your documents.

* Automation of tasks to maximise efficiency.

* Word and the wider world demonstrating how to use Word in conjunction with other Microsoft Office packages and through the internet.

"Teach Yourself Basic Computer Skills" is perfect for any new computer user who wants to get up and running, quickly and simply. For beginners, it is a cost-effective alternative to buying an expensive manual for each application. The book is written for the general user, but the level and content are relevant to anyone following MOUS, SQA modules and BCS Level 1/2 application courses. With step-by-step instructions, minimal jargon and detailed explanations of all the technical terms, this book will give a new user the confidence to move forward and expand their knowledge.