The smart way to learn Microsoft Office Professional 2013-one step at a time!

Experience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself how to get more done with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Access, and Publisher. With Step by Step, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!

Determine the best Office tool for specific tasks Use Office efficiently on touch-enabled devices Create attractive documents, publications, and presentations Manage your e-mail, calendar, meetings, and communications Put your business data to work with Excel and Access Organize and share your notes and ideas with OneNote

Windows 10 Step by Step

by Joan Lambert

Published 14 October 2015

The quick way to learn today’s Windows 10!

This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with the newest version of Windows 10. Jump in wherever you need answers–brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step.

  • Do what you want to do with Windows 10!
  • Explore fun and functional improvements in the newest version
  • Customize your sign-in and manage connections
  • Quickly find files on your computer or in the cloud
  • Tailor your Windows 10 experience for easy access to the information and tools you want
  • Work more efficiently with Quick Action and other shortcuts
  • Get personalized assistance and manage third-party services with Cortana
  • Interact with the web faster and more safely with Microsoft Edge
  • Protect your computer, information, and privacy


Microsoft OneNote Step by Step

by Curtis Frye

Published 28 January 2016
The quick way to learn Microsoft OneNote!

This is learning made easy. Get productive fast with OneNote and jump in wherever you need answers. Brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step--and practice files help you build your skills.
  • Access local and online OneNote notebooks from any device
  • Create notes that include handwriting, drawings, screen clips, audio clips, video clips, and structured equations
  • Revise, reorganize, flag, format, search, and share your notes
  • Customize OneNote for the way you like to work
  • Get more done by integrating OneNote with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Share notes by using email, Microsoft OneDrive, and SharePoint
  • Look up just the tasks and lessons you need

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to stay organized and stay connected using Outlook 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.





Set up your email and social media accounts
Send, search, filter, and organize messages
Manage one or more calendars, and share your schedule
Help protect your inbox and outbox
Create and track tasks, to-do lists, and appointments

The smart way to learn Excel 2013—one step at a time!

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to manage, analyze, and present data with Excel 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and companion eBook.

Discover how to:

  • Work with Excel 2013 in touch mode
  • Write formulas, create macros, and organize data
  • Present data visually and add images to worksheets
  • Consolidate multiple sets of data into a single workbook
  • Analyze data using the Quick Analysis Lens
  • Collaborate with colleagues and present workbooks online

Experience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself the essentials of working with Windows 7. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. You'll learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on your PC or network. You'll also learn how to fine-tune your PC's performance and resolve common problems. Plus, the supplied practice files give you a chance to hone your skills and put the book's lessons to work.



For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to build your own database with Access 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.

  • Build a database from scratch or ready templates
  • Create easy-to-use data-entry forms
  • Write queries to extract and manipulate data
  • Design reports to summarize data in effective ways
  • Import data from other databases and documents







Windows(r) 7 Step by Step

by Joan Lambert and Joyce Cox

Published 1 September 2009



The smart way to learn Office PowerPoint 2007—one step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting help to master the fundamentals of working with the latest version of PowerPoint, including how to navigate the new, easy-to-use user interface. You will discover how to create presentation outlines, work with slide masters and slide designs, add graphics and drawings, and publish your presentations to the Web. You’ll even learn how to add narrations and custom animations—and more! With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need or work from cover to cover. Either way, you drive the instruction—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Includes a companion CD with hands-on practice files.

For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.


The quick way to learn Microsoft Word 2016!

This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Word 2016. Jump in wherever you need answers--brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step.
  • Get easy-to-follow guidance from a certified Microsoft Office Specialist Master
  • Learn and practice new skills while working with sample content, or look up specific procedures
  • Create visually appealing documents for school, business, community, or personal purposes
  • Use built-in tools to capture and edit graphics
  • Present data in tables, diagrams, and charts
  • Track and compile reference materials
  • Manage document collaboration and review
  • Fix privacy, accessibility, and compatibility issues
  • Supercharge your efficiency by creating custom styles, themes, and templates

The smart way to learn Excel 2013—one step at a time!

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to manage, analyze, and present data with Excel 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and companion eBook.

Discover how to:

  • Work with Excel 2013 in touch mode
  • Write formulas, create macros, and organize data
  • Present data visually and add images to worksheets
  • Consolidate multiple sets of data into a single workbook
  • Analyze data using the Quick Analysis Lens
  • Collaborate with colleagues and present workbooks online

Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Office Professional 2010-one step at a time! With STEP BY STEP, you build and practice new skills hands-on, at your own pace. Covering Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Access, Publisher, and OneNote, this book will help you learn the core features and capabilities needed to:





Create attractive documents, publications, and spreadsheets
Manage your e-mail, calendar, meetings, and communications
Put your business data to work
Develop and deliver great presentations
Organize your ideas and notes in one place
Connect, share, and accomplish more when working together"