Prentice Hall

Information Technology



Exploring Microsoft Office 2003 Volume 2
Robert T. Grauer, University of Miami
Maryann Barber, University of Miami

ISBN-10: 013143442X
ISBN-13: 9780131434424

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 934 pp
Published: 03/10/2004

Suggested retail price: $112.00
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For Introductory Computer courses in Microsoft Office 2003 or courses in Computer Concepts with a lab component for Microsoft Office 2003 applications.


Master the How and Why of Office 2003!  Students master the "How and Why" of performing tasks in Office and gain a greater understanding of how to use the individual applications together to solve business problems.

For Introductory Computer courses in Microsoft Office 2003 or courses in Computer Concepts with a lab component for Microsoft Office 2003 applications.


Master the How and Why of Office 2003!  Students master the "How and Why" of performing tasks in Office and gain a greater understanding of how to use the individual applications together to solve business problems.

 

  • NEW - Chapter opening case studies–To preview the skills covered in each chapter and to set the stage of learning.
  • NEW - Every step of every hands-on exercise as well as every end-of-chapter problem begins on a new page and has its own screen shot–Perfect pages are unique to Grauer and ensure students always know where to begin and end assignments.
  • The Office Vol 1 book now contains the following new and/or revised materials/topics professors have been asking for:
  • NEW - 3 Comprehensive Integrated Cases at the end of text–Each case study consists of a series of related exercises that require all combinations of the individual applications in Microsoft Office. The exercises are cumulative in nature. For example, the student may be asked to create an Excel worksheet or chart in one exercise, and then link those objects to a Word memo or PowerPoint presentation in subsequent exercises.
  • NEW - Windows XP–Updated Windows section to now include coverage of Windows XP!

    • Teaches students how to download, manage and use files as well as how to work within the Windows XP environment.

  • NEW - Outlook 2003 Coverage–64 pages of comprehensive Outlook 2003 coverage.
  • Expanded coverage of the Internet, including E-Commerce and Web page creation.
  • Completely revised coverage of computer concepts–New coverage includes XML, E-Commerce, file compression and expanded e-mail coverage. Includes introduction to FrontPage, Publisher, and InfoPath applications in Office 2003.
  • Revised Access coverage–80% new and updated end-of-chapter problems!
  • Revised Word coverage–80% new and updated end-of-chapter problems!
  • Revised Excel coverage–80% new and updated end-of-chapter problems!
  • Revised PowerPoint coverage–80% new and updated end-of-chapter problems!
  • Accompanying website featuring MyPHLIP technology.

    • Provides students and instructors with additional resources and tools to facilitate the learning process.

  • MOS Certification through the Expert level for all individual applications and Office 2003.

    • Provides the necessary training to pass the MOS exam at the Expert level, preparing students to enter today's job market.

  • Sequential Page Numbering throughout each text. Pages start with number 1 and move sequential. For example ¿¿¿ Page 1 to 1000.

    • This ensures instructors and students can find assigned material.

  • Quality, four-color, spiral bound–Exploring Office series covers Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. There are four combined texts in the series–Exploring Microsoft Office Vol. I and II, Microsoft Office Brief, and Getting Started with Microsoft Office.

    • Gives students up-to-date information on current applications in an attractive easy-to-use format. (Perfect binding is also available).

  • Three levels of chapter-ending exercises–Multiple Choice (study guide), Practice (hands-on), and Case Studies (open-ended).

    • Offers students plenty of opportunity for review and reinforcement.

  • Incorporates the Internet and WWW throughout.

    • Keeps students up-to-date with the pervasiveness of the Internet and makes it easy for them to locate Web-related information.

  • All supplements for this series, including Instructor's Manual, Solutions Disk, PowerPoint, and Data Disks, as well as the Computerized Testing System, are available on one CD–Instructor Resource Center.
  • OneKey course content is available for this title.

  • Chapter opening case studies—To preview the skills covered in each chapter and to set the stage of learning.
  • Every step of every hands-on exercise as well as every end-of-chapter problem begins on a new page and has its own screen shot—Perfect pages are unique to Grauer and ensure students always know where to begin and end assignments.
  • 3 Comprehensive Integrated Cases at the end of text—Each case study consists of a series of related exercises that require all combinations of the individual applications in Microsoft Office. The exercises are cumulative in nature. For example, the student may be asked to create an Excel worksheet or chart in one exercise, and then link those objects to a Word memo or PowerPoint presentation in subsequent exercises.
  • Windows XP—Updated Windows section to now include coverage of Windows XP!

    • Teaches students how to download, manage and use files as well as how to work within the Windows XP environment.

  • Outlook 2003 Coverage—64 pages of comprehensive Outlook 2003 coverage.

Word 2003

5. Desktop Publishing: Creating a Newsletter.


6. Creating a Home Page: Introduction to HTML.


7. The Expert User: Work Groups, Master Documents, and Macros.


Appendix A: Toolbars.
Excel 2003

5. Consolidating Data: 3-D Workbooks and File Linking.


6. A Financial Forecast: Workgroups, Auditing, and Templates.


7. List and Data Management: Converting Data to Information.


8. Automating Repetitive Tasks: Macros and Visual Basic.


9. A Professional Application: VBA and Date Functions


10. Extending VBA: Processing Worksheets and Workbooks.


Appendix A. Toolbars.


Appendix B. Solver.
Access 2003

5. One-to-Many Relationships: Subforms and Multiple Table Queries.


6. Many-to-Many Relationships: A More Complex System.


7. Building Applications: The Switchboard Manager, Macros and Prototyping.


8. Proficiency: Relational Databases, Charts, and the Switchboard.


Appendix A. Toolbars.


Appendix B. Database Design - Getting the Most from Microsoft Access.


Appendix C. Combining an Access Database with a Word Form Letter.


Appendix D. A Semester Project.
Powerpoint 2003

3. Animating a Presentation: Photographs, Diagrams, and Charts.


4. Advanced Techniques: Sound, Masters, Web Pages, and Broadcasting.


Getting Started with VBA.

Dr. Robert T. Grauer       

Dr. Robert T. Grauer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems at the University of Mniami where he has been honored with the Outstanding Teacher Award in the School of Business.

Dr. Grauer has written more than 20 books on programming and information systems. His work has been translated into three foreign languages and is in use at all levels of higher education at both the national and international level.

Dr. Grauer has also been a consultant to several major corporations including IBM and American Express. He received his Ph.D. in Operations Research in 1972 from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn.

Maryann M. Barber

Maryann M. Barber is a lecturer in the Department of Computer Information Systems at the University of Miami. She has been honored with several teaching awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Awards for the School of Business, the Freshman Teaching Award, the Apple Polishing Award, the Student Government Professor of the Year Award, the Interfraternity Council Professor of the Year Award, and the University of Miami Excellence in Teaching Award.

Maryann is also the Faculty Master at Stanford Residential College. She is a member of numerous leadership honor societies at the University of Miami, including Iron Arrow, Mortar Board, and Omicron Delta Kappa.

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This title is a member of the Grauer Exploring Office 2003 Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the Grauer Exploring Office 2003 Series page.

    For advanced courses in spreadsheets and databases using Microsoft Office Excel and Access 2003 applications. This series will appeal to students in a variety of disciplines including liberal arts, business, and the sciences.

     

    This series gives the “how and why” of performing tasks in Office 2003. It provides new chapter opening case studies, numerous hands-on real-world practice exercises; full business and integrated end of chapter cases, and expert topics of Microsoft Office 2003. More than two million students have used previous editions of this highly successful series!

     

    Published to Address User and Market Feedback
    Based on your feedback and the changing nature of the introduction to computers course (i.e.–students with increasing skill levels and the importance of teaching them extensive Excel and Access skills), we are now providing an Advanced Edition text as part of the Exploring Series.

     

    The Advanced Edition will provide students with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and Access. This text is perfect for instructors who want to cover more advanced Excel and Access topics that cover SQL and Visual Basic programming topics in relation to Excel and Access Office 2003 programs, including database customization, data analysis and reporting.

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    Master the How and Why of Office 2003!  Students master the "How and Why" of performing tasks in Office and gain a greater understanding of how to use the individual applications together to solve business problems.

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    Master the How and Why of Office 2003!  Students master the "How and Why" of performing tasks in Office and gain a greater understanding of how to use the individual applications together to solve business problems.

     

    The Plus Edition will provide students with beginning and intermediate Excel and Access coverage. This text is perfect for instructors who want to cover more advanced Excel and Access topics in the Office 2003 course

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