Microsoft Word has been around for a long time, but if you are new to computing, Word 2000 can be intimidating. In Word 2000 for Windows for Dummies, veteran Dummies series author Dan Gookin goes a long way toward banishing Word's intimidation factor.

If you are an experienced Word user, Word 2000's new features, which are few for the average user, will not require relearning the software. Gookin has made learning the basics of Word 2000 easy and fun for those who do not know the product well or are new to Word. As with all Dummies books, the irreverent style wears well and the humor makes learning enjoyable.

Word 2000 first teaches you the basics of creating a document. Subsequent learning areas include formatting, creating tables, inserting figures, making a table of contents, and even mail merging using Word. While the coverage of the essentials is very good, the tips scattered throughout the book are often priceless. For instance, Gookin tells you how to alter the Office Assistant's icon or hide it completely. He also includes such useful tips as how to use an ALT-key combination to copy character formats. If you want to learn Word 2000 and have some fun doing it, Word 2000 for Windows for Dummies is the right book for you. --Rob Franklin


Book Description
Microsoft Word 2000 is a massive program. It does a lot. But the truth is that you don't need to know everything about Word to use it. A better question is: Do you want to know everything about Microsoft Word? Probably not. You don't want to know all the command options, all the typographical mumbo-jumbo, or even all those special features that you know are in there but terrify you. No, all you want to know is the single answer to a tiny question. Then you can happily close the book and be on your way. If that's you, you've found your book.

Good news: This book is not meant to be read from cover to cover. Microsoft Word 2000 For Dummies is full of self-contained sections, each of which describes how to perform a specific task or get something done. Sample sections you encounter in this book include Saving your stuff Cutting and pasting a block Quickly finding your place Aligning paragraphs A quick way to cobble a table together A caption for your figure Step-by-step mail merging guide

There are no keys to memorize, no secret codes, no tricks, no pop-up dioramas, and no wall charts. Instead, each section explains a topic as if it's the first thing you read in this book. Nothing is assumed, and everything is cross-referenced. Technical terms and topics, when they come up, are neatly shoved to the side where you can easily avoid reading them. The idea here isn't for you to learn anything. This book's philosophy is to help you look it up, figure it out, and get back to work.

This book informs and entertains. And it has a serious attitude problem. After all, the goal of the book is not to teach you to love Microsoft Word. Instead, be prepared to encounter some informative, down-to-earth explanations – in English – of how to get the job done by using Microsoft Word. You take your work seriously, but you definitely don't need to take Microsoft Word seriously.


Book Info
Provides expert advice on how to use Word 2000 from brushing up on Word basics to using Words desktop publishing features. Softcover.


From the Back Cover
Find out how to jazz up your text with graphics Your first aid kit for saving time and trouble Find out how to use new tools to put your documents on the Web! Whether you want to brush up on the basics or use some of the cool new features of Word 2000, this friendly guide can help you accomplish your goals. From drafting and saving letters to running mail merges with ease, these step-by-step explanations will have you creating effective documents — fast! Discover how to: Tailor Word 2000 to meet your needs Craft custom templates using wizards Build and edit tables with ease Create newsletters, invitations, and more Share documents using HTML The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers


About the Author
Dan Gookin has written more than 40 books about computers, including PCs For Dummies® and DOS For Dummies®, and is a sought-after computing expert, columnist, and radio-talk show guest.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Find out how to jazz up your text with graphics

Your first aid kit for saving time and trouble

Find out how to use new tools to put your documents on the Web! Whether you want to brush up on the basics or use some of the cool new features of Word 2000, this friendly guide can help you accomplish your goals. From drafting and saving letters to running mail merges with ease, these step-by-step explanations will have you creating effective documents — fast!

Discover how to: Tailor Word 2000 to meet your needs Craft custom templates using wizards Build and edit tables with ease Create newsletters, invitations, and more Share documents using HTML

The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun