Palgrave Master
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This guide serves as an introduction to the function and operation of word processing systems and examines eight popular software packages including Wordstar, Word Perfect and Display Write. The book has been revised and updated to include the most recent fourth generation computer packages, all running on IBM PC compatibles. Peter Gosling has also written "Mastering Computer Programming" and "Mastering Spreadsheets".
Including a section which introduces database programming languages, this text describes the creation of database tables, forms, reports and shows how to use them to extract information. The majority of the examples in this book use two of the most popular database systems, dBASE and Paradox, although a survey of a number of popular windows based systems is also provided. Each chapter ends with a set of suggested assignments to amplify the work covered, together with a summary of the main points included in the chapter.
Do you need to know about spreadsheet programming for business or personal use? Do you need to know about the latest spreadsheet programs and how they can help you? Ten chapters cover all you need in a complete, self-contained course, for individual study or classroom use, requiring no previous knowledge.