Table of Contents

Student Success Guide.
Introduction to Technology.
Office 2013 and Windows 8: Essential Concepts and Skills.
Office 365 Essentials.
Word 2013:
1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture.
2: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources.
3: Creating a Business Letter with a Letterhead and Table.
PowerPoint 2013:
1: Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures.
2: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Shapes, and WordArt.
3: Reusing a Presentation and Adding Media and Animation.
Excel 2013:
1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart.
2: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting.
3: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-If Analysis.
Access 2013:
1: Databases and Database Objects: An Introduction.
2: Querying a Database.
3: Maintaining a Database.
Outlook 2013:
1: Managing Email Messages with Outlook.
2: Managing Calendars with Outlook.
Appendix A: SAM Projects.
Appendix B: Capstone Projects.
Appendix C: MOS Certification.
Index.
Quick Reference.

About the Author

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft(R) Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Misty has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series, and has written and co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of Discovering Computers, Discovering Computers Fundamentals, and Microsoft(R) Word books.