Review
“…excellent and fun to read…” (Mourne Observer & County Down News, 23 July 2003)


Review
“…excellent and fun to read…” (Mourne Observer & County Down News, 23 July 2003)


Book Description
Writing on a computer isn't such a big deal anymore. In fact, today it's the typewriter that gets the double take. Chances are very good that if you're going to write anything, you'll be using a computer with word processing software, and you'll very likely be using a PC with some variation of Windows and Microsoft Word to help you.

But Word is such a massive program that does much more than merely process words. Do you really need to know all the bells and whistles, the command options and the typographical mumbo jumbo? Probably not. If you're like most Word users, all you want to know is a few answers to some tiny questions.

For this, you've found your book. Word 2002 For Dummies will show you the basics of using this dynamic program and have you quickly doing things like Saving your stuff Cutting and pasting a block of text Quickly finding your place in a large document Aligning paragraphs Throwing together a quick yet elegant table Using a document template

Remember, there's nothing scary about Word. Nothing dangerous. It just may be unfamiliar to you. This guide makes it familiar, providing you with critical information such as The bare essentials of Word, including moving the cursor, editing text, searching and replacing, marking blocks, and spell checking. Formatting text . . . characters, lines, paragraphs, pages, and entire documents. Sprucing up your document with borders, shading, tables, columns, and other interesting goobers. Creating stuff, from letters and envelopes to greeting cards and labels.

You don't need to be a technogeek to master the workings of Microsoft Word. But you do need some guidance. Let our informative yet not-too-serious computer guru, Dan Gookin – author of the very first For Dummies book and 80 other computer titles – show you the way.


Book Info
Friendly guide to the installation and use of Microsoft Word 2002 word processing program. Includes the most basic information, as well as tips on advanced applications like voice recognition, printing labels, and creating an index. Also shows how to troubleshoot typical problems and customize Word. Softcover.


From the Back Cover
Packed with timesaving tips, tricks, and shortcuts Save time with the new speech-recognition capabilities Get the scoop on the latest version — and get up and running fast Word 2002 comes loaded with all kinds of features — and this friendly guide shows you how to make the most of them. From basic editing and formatting to fancy stuff like voice recognition, printing labels, and creating an index, Dan Gookin's humorous, easy-to-understand style makes it simple to become a Word whiz. Discover how to: Customize Word for the way you work Take advantage of templates and wizards Build and edit tables with ease Create brochures, invitations, and more Troubleshoot typical problems 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 Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you can use on everything from money to health to computers


About the Author
Dan Gookin is the author of more than 80 computer books, including the 3-million-copy bestseller PCs For Dummies and the first book in the For Dummies series, DOS For Dummies.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Packed with timesaving tips, tricks, and shortcuts

Save time with the new speech-recognition capabilities

Get the scoop on the latest version — and get up and running fast Word 2002 comes loaded with all kinds of features — and this friendly guide shows you how to make the most of them. From basic editing and formatting to fancy stuff like voice recognition, printing labels, and creating an index, Dan Gookin's humorous, easy-to-understand style makes it simple to become a Word whiz.

Discover how to: Customize Word for the way you work Take advantage of templates and wizards Build and edit tables with ease Create brochures, invitations, and more Troubleshoot typical problems

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