Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Microsoft Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and OneNote®-one step at a time! With STEP BY STEP, you build and practice new skills hands-on, at your own pace. Topics include creating effective documents; using themes, templates, and other formatting tools; building spreadsheets to perform calculations and manage data; producing and delivering compelling presentations; digitally organizing your notes and to-do lists; and other core topics.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010
Chapter 1 Explore Office 2010
Working in the Program Environment
Changing Program Settings
Customizing the Ribbon
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
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Chapter 2 Work with Files
Creating and Saving Files
Opening, Moving Around in, and Closing Files
Viewing Files in Different Ways
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Microsoft Word 2010
Chapter 3 Edit and Proofread Text
Making Text Changes
Finding and Replacing Text
Fine-Tuning Text
Correcting Spelling and Grammatical Errors
Inserting Saved Text
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Chapter 4 Change the Look of Text
Quickly Formatting Text
Changing a Document's Theme
Manually Changing the Look of Characters
Manually Changing the Look of Paragraphs
Creating and Modifying Lists
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Chapter 5 Organize Information in Columns and Tables
Presenting Information in Columns
Creating Tabbed Lists
Presenting Information in Tables
Formatting Tables
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Chapter 6 Add Simple Graphic Elements
Inserting and Modifying Pictures
Changing a Document's Background
Inserting Building Blocks
Adding WordArt Text
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Chapter 7 Preview, Print, and Distribute Documents
Previewing and Adjusting Page Layout
Controlling What Appears on Each Page
Printing Documents
Preparing Documents for Electronic Distribution
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Microsoft Excel 2010
Chapter 8 Set Up a Workbook
Creating Workbooks
Modifying Workbooks
Modifying Worksheets
Customizing the Excel 2010 Program Window
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Chapter 9 Work with Data and Excel Tables
Entering and Revising Data
Moving Data Within a Workbook
Finding and Replacing Data
Correcting and Expanding Upon Worksheet Data
Defining Excel Tables
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Chapter 10 Perform Calculations on Data
Naming Groups of Data
Creating Formulas to Calculate Values
Summarizing Data That Meets Specific Conditions
Finding and Correcting Errors in Calculations
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Chapter 11 Change Workbook Appearance
Formatting Cells
Defining Styles
Applying Workbook Themes and Excel Table Styles
Making Numbers Easier to Read
Changing the Appearance of Data Based on Its Value
Adding Images to Worksheets
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Chapter 12 Focus on Specific Data by Using Filters
Limiting Data That Appears on Your Screen
Manipulating Worksheet Data
Defining Valid Sets of Values for Ranges of Cells
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Microsoft Powerpoint 2010
Chapter 13 Work with Slides
Adding and Deleting Slides
Adding Slides with Ready-Made Content
Dividing Presentations into Sections
Rearranging Slides and Sections
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Chapter 14 Work with Slide Text
Entering Text in Placeholders
Adding Text Boxes
Editing Text
Correcting and Sizing Text While Typing
Checking Spelling and Choosing the Best Words
Finding and Replacing Text and Fonts
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Chapter 15 Format Slides
Applying Themes
Using Different Color and Font Schemes
Changing the Slide Background
Changing the Look of Placeholders
Changing the Alignment, Spacing, Size, and Look of Text
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Chapter 16 Add Simple Visual Enhancements
Inserting Pictures and Clip Art Images
Inserting Diagrams
Inserting Charts
Drawing Shapes
Adding Transitions
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Chapter 17 Review and Deliver Presentations
Setting Up Presentations for Delivery
Previewing and Printing Presentations
Preparing Speaker Notes and Handouts
Finalizing Presentations
Delivering Presentations
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Microsoft OneNote 2010
Chapter 18 Explore OneNote 2010
Navigating in the OneNote Program Window
Working in the OneNote Program Window
Exploring OneNote in the Default Notebook
Customizing OneNote
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Chapter 19 Create and Configure Notebooks
Creating a Notebook for Use by One Person
Creating a Notebook for Use by Multiple People
Creating Sections and Pages
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Chapter 20 Create and Organize Notes
Working with Note Containers
Entering Content Directly onto a Page
Sending Content to OneNote
Capturing Audio and Video Notes
Taking Notes on the Side
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Microsoft® Office Home & Student 2010 Step by Step
Joan Lambert is the author of more than a dozen books on Windows® and Office, including several popular Microsoft Press® STEP BY STEP titles, such as WINDOWS® 7 STEP BY STEP.
Curtis D. Frye is the author of several books on Microsoft® Access® and Excel®, including MICROSOFT® EXCEL® 2010 PLAIN & SIMPLE, along with numerous online training courses