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Tables of Contents for Microsoft Works 2000
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
iii
Tutorial Tips
xvi
Essential Computer Concepts
3
1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Tutorial 1
3
1
Tutorial 2
1
1
Microsoft Works 2000---Level I Tutorials
1
478
Read this Before you Begin
2
1
A Tour of Microsoft Works
3
36
Exploring the Microsoft Works Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and Database Programs
Session 1.1
4
6
What Is an Integrated Software Package?
4
1
The Works Word Processor
4
1
The Works Spreadsheet Program
5
1
The Works Database Program
6
2
Integrated Software Packages and Suites
8
1
Works Packages
9
1
Quick Check
10
1
Session 1.2
10
29
Starting Works
10
3
The Works Task Launcher
13
1
Opening an Existing Document
13
3
Using the Works Word Processor Program
16
1
Closing Help
17
1
Moving Through a Word Processing Document
18
2
Using the Works Spreadsheet Program
20
1
Moving Through a Spreadsheet
21
2
Looking at a Chart in the Spreadsheet
23
1
Using the Works Database Program
24
1
Switching Between List View and Form View
25
1
Moving in Form View
26
1
Moving in List View
27
1
Switching Between Open Windows
28
1
Getting Help in Works
29
2
Other Ways to Get Help
31
1
Using the Answer Wizard
32
1
Using Help Contents
32
1
Using the Help Index
33
1
Exiting Works
34
1
Quick Check
35
1
Review Assignments
35
2
Quick Check Answers
37
2
Typing, Editing, and Formatting a Document
39
42
Preparing an Expansion Proposal for The Book Emporium
Session 2.1
40
12
Planning a New Document
40
1
Opening a New Works Word Processor Document
41
1
Understanding the Works Word Processor Screen
42
2
Entering and Editing Text
44
1
Inserting Blank Lines and Beginning the Letter
44
2
Deleting and Replacing Text
46
1
Typing the Body of the Letter
46
2
Saving a New Document
48
1
Previewing and Printing a Document
49
3
Quick Check
52
1
Session 2.2
52
17
Opening an Existing Document
52
2
Saving a File with a Different Filename
54
1
Inserting Text in an Existing Document
55
1
Replacing Text by Typing
56
1
Using the Works Spelling and Grammar Checker
57
2
Inserting Tabs
59
1
Displaying Nonprinting Characters
59
1
Indenting Text
60
2
Formatting Text
62
1
Changing the Size and Style of Text
63
3
Changing the Alignment of Text
66
1
Changing the Text Font
67
1
Saving and Printing the Document
68
1
Quick Check
69
1
Session 2.3
69
12
Creating a Bulleted List
69
1
Placing Text on Separate Lines
70
1
Formatting Text as a Bulleted List
71
1
Changing the Indentation and Shape of a Bulleted List
72
1
Creating a Numbered List
73
2
Quick Check
75
1
Review Assignment
75
1
Case Problems
76
3
Lab Assignments
79
1
Quick Check Answers
80
1
Revising and Enhancing a Document
81
52
Polishing a Press Release
Session 3.1
82
17
Opening, Saving, and Examining the Press Release
82
2
Indenting Paragraphs Automatically
84
1
Selecting Text Using Shift-Click
84
2
Indenting Paragraphs
86
2
Moving Text Using Cut and Paste
88
1
Cutting Text
89
1
Pasting Text
90
2
Copying Text from one Document to Another
92
1
Opening a Document from Within the Works Word Processor Program
92
2
Copying Text from a Document
94
1
Pasting Text into Another Document
95
1
Finding and Replacing Text
96
2
Using the Undo Feature
98
1
Saving Your Changes
98
1
Quick Check
98
1
Session 3.2
99
12
Changing the Line Spacing
99
2
Changing the Margins
101
3
Aligning Text
104
1
Using Headers and Footers
105
1
Adding a Header
106
1
Adding a Footer
107
1
Previewing and Printing the Document
108
1
Previewing the Document Before Printing
108
2
Printing the Document
110
1
Quick Check
110
1
Session 3.3
111
22
Using Tables
111
1
Inserting a Table
111
2
Entering Table Information
113
1
Formatting a Table
114
1
Inserting a Table Row
115
2
Adding Graphics to Your Document
117
1
Inserting a Graphic into a Document
117
1
Resizing a Graphic
118
2
Wrapping Text Around a Graphic
120
1
Inserting Clip Art
121
4
Quick Check
125
1
Review Assignments
125
2
Case Problems
127
4
Quick Check Answers
131
2
Analyzing Data with the Works Spreadsheet Program
133
50
Tracking Weekly Sales by Department
Session 4.1
134
25
Opening an Existing Spreadsheet
134
1
Examining the Works Spreadsheet Program
135
1
Navigating the Spreadsheet
136
1
Entering Labels in a Spreadsheet
137
1
Selecting a Cell
138
1
Entering Labels
139
1
Entering and Copying Values in a Spreadsheet
139
1
Entering a Number
139
2
Entering a Series of Days and Dates
141
3
Copying Values
144
2
Entering a Formula
146
2
Entering a Simple Formula
148
1
Entering a Formula Containing a Function
149
2
Copying a Formula
151
2
Finding an Average Value with a Function
153
1
Getting Help
154
1
Completing the Formula
155
1
Filling Cells
156
1
Copying Rows
157
1
Quick Check
158
1
Session 4.2
159
24
Formatting a Spreadsheet
159
1
Changing the Font Name, Size, and Style
159
2
Moving a Cell
161
1
Inserting a Blank Row
161
1
Changing Cell Alignment
162
2
Changing Number Formats
164
2
Adding Borders
166
2
Adding Cell Shading
168
2
Adjusting Column Width
170
2
Checking, Saving, and Printing the Spreadsheet
172
1
Checking for Errors in a Spreadsheet
172
2
Printing the Spreadsheet
174
1
Quick Check
175
1
Review Assignments
176
1
Case Problems
177
3
Lab Assignment
180
2
Quick Check Answers
182
1
Creating a New Spreadsheet
183
50
Creating an Automated Order Processing Form
Session 5.1
184
24
Planning an Effective Spreadsheet
184
2
Opening a New Spreadsheet
186
1
Entering Labels into the Spreadsheet
187
3
Entering Formulas and Functions
190
1
Inserting a Date Function
190
2
Using Easy Calc to Enter Formulas
192
2
Using the Fill Pointer to Copy Formulas
194
1
Using the AutoSum Button
195
1
Using a Function as Part of a Formula
196
1
The Works Order of Evaluation
197
1
Specifying a Different Order of Evaluation
198
1
Using the IF Function
199
1
Entering the IF Function
200
2
Using an IF Function to Display Text
202
1
Finding Maximums, Minimums, and Averages
203
1
Naming Ranges of Cells
203
2
Using the Named Range in Formulas
205
1
Inserting an Absolute Reference
206
1
Editing Functions in Formulas
207
1
Quick Check
208
1
Session 5.2
208
25
Testing the Spreadsheet
208
1
Inserting Sample Data to Test the Spreadsheet
208
2
Copying Information from the Works Word Processor Program
210
2
Splitting the Spreadsheet
212
3
Formatting the Spreadsheet
215
1
Changing the Column Width
215
1
Formatting Values as Currency
216
1
Saving Time with AutoFormat
217
2
Changing Font Formats
219
1
Aligning Data in Cells
220
1
Working with Borders and Shading
221
1
Printing a Selection
222
1
Printing the Spreadsheet
222
2
Quick Check
224
1
Review Assignments
224
2
Case Problems
226
4
Quick Check Answers
230
3
Analyzing Data with Charts
233
42
Comparing Alternative Store Sites
Session 6.1
234
16
Chart Types Available in Works
234
1
Opening a File
235
1
Examining a Pie Chart
236
2
Using Chart Variations
238
2
Tiling Open Windows
240
1
Zooming the Spreadsheet Window
241
1
Charting a Different Set of Values
242
2
Formatting the Chart
244
1
Adding a Title to the Chart
245
1
Changing the Font Style in a Chart
246
1
Adding a Border to a Chart
247
1
Previewing and Printing the Chart
248
2
Quick Check
250
1
Session 6.2
250
25
Copying Data Between Spreadsheet Files
250
2
Creating a Bar Chart
252
2
Trying Different Chart Types and Variations
254
1
Creating a Second Chart in a Spreadsheet
255
3
Changing Data
258
2
Preparing a Chart for Printing
260
1
Adding Headers and Footers
260
1
Changing the Page Setup
261
1
Adding Cell Protection
262
2
Linking a Chart to a Word Processing Document
264
1
What Is a Link?
264
1
Pasting with Links
265
2
Updating a Word Processing Document from the Spreadsheet
267
2
Quick Check
269
1
Review Assignments
270
1
Case Problems
271
3
Quick Check Answers
274
1
Organizing an Existing Database File
275
38
Tracking Employee Records
Session 7.1
276
13
Understanding Databases
276
2
Examining an Existing Database File
278
1
Showing Marked Records
279
1
Switching Between List View and Form View
280
1
Entering Data
281
1
Finding a Record
282
2
Correcting Errors
284
1
Changing a Field Name
285
1
Sorting Records
285
1
Sorting Based on One Field
286
2
Sorting by More than One Field
288
1
Quick Check
289
1
Session 7.2
289
24
Searching for Information Using Filters
289
1
Using an Existing Filter
290
2
Creating a New Filter
292
2
Deleting and Adding Records
294
2
Adding a Field
296
2
Filling a Field with Sample Data
298
1
Moving a Field in Form Design View
298
2
Printing a Database Report
300
1
Creating a Report Definition
300
3
Modifying a Report Definition
303
1
Printing the Report
304
1
Quick Check
305
1
Review Assignments
306
1
Case Problems
307
3
Lab Assignments
310
1
Quick Check Answers
311
2
Creating a New Database File
313
38
Developing an Inventory Database
Session 8.1
314
13
Planning Effective Database Files
314
1
Determining the Necessary Fields
315
1
Creating a New Database File
316
1
Opening the Create Database Dialog Box
316
1
Entering Text Fields
317
1
Entering Number Fields
317
2
Entering Numerical Text Fields
319
2
Arranging Fields in Form Design View
321
2
Arranging Groups of Fields in Form Design View
323
1
Entering Formulas in Fields
324
2
Protecting Fields
326
1
Quick Check
327
1
Session 8.2
327
24
Testing the Database
327
2
Analyzing the Test Results to Improve the Form
329
1
Widening a Field Entry in Form Design View
330
1
Changing Tab Order
330
1
Adding a New Field in Form Design View
331
2
Formatting the Database in List View
333
1
Moving Fields in List View
333
1
Adjusting Field Width
334
2
Changing a Number Format
336
1
Copying Records from a Spreadsheet File
336
3
Printing a Report with Summary Information
339
3
Quick Check
342
1
Review Assignments
343
1
Case Problems
344
5
Quick Check Answers
349
2
Formatting Databases and Creating Mail Merges
351
44
Notifying Customers of Special Order Arrivals
Session 9.1
352
10
Formatting a Database Form
352
1
Opening and Resaving the Form
352
1
Changing the Text Formatting in a Form
353
1
Inserting Rectangles around Fields
354
2
Adding Shading to a Rectangle
356
1
Removing Borders from Rectangles
356
2
Adding a Label to a Form
358
1
Adding and Modifying WordArt
359
1
Adding WordArt
359
1
Modifying WordArt
360
1
Printing a Form Report
361
1
Quick Check
362
1
Session 9.2
362
9
Modifying a Report Definition
362
1
Inserting a Field into a Report Definition
363
1
Adding a New Field to a Report Definition
364
1
Sorting Records in Counted Groups
365
2
Adding Formulas to the Report Definition
367
1
Formatting Fields in a Report
368
1
Adding a Header to a Report
369
1
Previewing and Printing the Report
370
1
Quick Check
371
1
Session 9.3
371
24
Using Mail Merge to Create Mailing Labels
371
2
Setting Up the Mail Merge
373
2
Adding Field Codes to the Merged Document
375
1
Filtering the Merge Information
376
1
Previewing and Printing the Labels
377
1
Using Mail Merge to Create a Form Letter
378
2
Previewing and Printing the Form Letters
380
1
Using Mail Merge to Create Labels in Microsoft Word
381
1
Setting Up the Mail Merge
381
1
Entering Field Codes Using Microsoft Word
382
2
Using Mail Merge to Create a Form Letter in Microsoft Word
384
1
Entering Field Codes and Letter Text Using Microsoft Word
384
2
Entering the Body of the Letter
386
1
Performing the Merge
387
1
Quick Check
388
1
Review Assignments
388
2
Case Problems
390
3
Quick Check Answers
393
2
Communicating Using the World Wide Web
395
44
Analyzing the competition and communicating online
Session 10.1
396
23
Understanding the World Wide Web
396
1
Using the Internet and the World Wide Web
396
2
Connecting to the World Wide Web
398
1
Introducing Hyperlinks
398
1
Understanding Web Addresses
399
2
Using Web Sites in Business and Government
401
1
Using Web Browser
402
2
Using the World Wide Web with Works
404
1
Browsing the Web Using Internet Explorer
405
1
Starting Internet Explorer
405
1
Navigating to a Different Web Site
406
2
Moving Among Previously-Opened Web Pages
408
1
Saving Favorite Web Sites
409
2
Using Hyperlinks
411
1
When a Web Page Doesn't Appear
412
1
Printing a Web Page
412
1
Viewing a Web Page's HTML Codes
413
1
Saving a Web Page
414
2
Considering Legal Issues
416
1
Viewing a Web Page Saved on a Disk
417
2
Quick Check
419
1
Session 10.2
419
20
Searching the Web
419
2
Introducing E-Mail
421
1
How E-mail Works
422
1
E-Mail Attachments
422
1
Advantages of E-Mail
423
1
Disadvantages of E-Mail
423
1
E-mail Guidelines
424
1
Using Outlook Express
424
1
Starting Outlook Express
425
1
Setting Up an E-mail Account in Outlook Express
426
1
Adding a Contact to the Address Book
427
2
Composing an E-Mail Message
429
1
Attaching a File to an E-mail Message
429
1
Sending an E-Mail Message
430
1
Selecting and Printing a Message
431
1
Deleting a Message from the Outbox
432
1
Receiving E-Mail Messages
432
1
Replying to an E-Mail Message
433
1
Forwarding E-Mail Messages
433
1
Quick Check
434
1
Review Assignments
434
1
Case Problems
435
3
Quick Check Answers
438
1
Integration Integrating Works Files
439
40
Preparing a Flyer for Potential Book Distributors
Session Int. 1
440
22
Planning the Flyer
440
3
Using OLE in Works
443
2
Inserting a Database Report into a Word Processor Document
445
1
Examing the Database File
445
1
Creating the Database Report
446
1
Inserting the Database Report into the Flyer
447
1
Embedding a Chart into a Word Processor Document
448
1
Creating the Database Report
448
2
Copying the Database Report into a Spreadsheet
450
1
Creating a Chart from Copied Database Output
451
2
Embedding the Chart into the Flyer
453
1
Changing the Embedded Chart from the Word Processor Program
454
3
Linking a Spreadsheet to a Word Processing Document
457
2
Changing from Automatic Link Updating to Manual Link Updating
459
1
Testing the Manual Update for the Link
460
1
Quick Check
461
1
Session Int. 2
462
17
Copying and Editing WordArt from a Database Form
462
1
Copying WordArt from a Database Form
462
1
Editing the WordArt
463
1
Embedding an Object created with an Application Other than Works
464
1
Improting Information from the Works Calendar Program
465
1
Creating a Calendar Using the Works Calendar Program
465
2
Entering Events in the Works Calendar Program
467
1
Exporting the Appointments into a Text File
468
1
Opening the Text File in the Spreadsheet Program
469
1
Modifying, Copying, and Pasting the Calendar Information
470
1
Previewing and Printing the Flyer
471
2
Quick Check
473
1
Review Assignments
473
2
Case Problems
475
3
Quick Check Answers
478
1
Appendix Exploring Microsoft Works Suite Programs
479
1
Introducing the Works Suite Programs
480
1
Using Encarta Encyclopedia 2000
480
1
Starting the Encarta Encyclopedia Program
480
1
Locating Information by Topic Area
481
2
Searching for Specific Information
483
1
Using Microsoft Money 2000 Standard
484
1
Starting Microsoft Money
484
1
Setting Up Your Accounts
484
1
Using Microsoft Money
485
1
Entering Transactions in the Account Register
486
1
Deleting a Transaction
487
1
Using Microsoft Home Publishing 2000
488
1
Starting the Home Publishing Program
488
1
Creating a Calendar Using a Template
489
1
Replacing a Graphic
489
1
Modifying Text
490
1
Resizing Page Elements
490
1
Using Picture It! Express 2000
491
1
Starting the Picture It! Program
491
2
Opening and Saving a Picture
493
1
Modifying a Picture
494
1
Using Expedia Streets & Trips 2000
494
1
To start Expedia Streets & Trips:
494
1
Displaying More Map Detail
495
1
Finding a Specific Address
495
Task Reference
1
1
Index
1
1
File Finder
1
1
Microsoft Word 2000---Level I Tutorials
1
1
Read this Before you Begin
2
1
Tutorial 1
3
1
Tutorial 2
1
38
Task Reference
39
2
Index
41