Office 2016 Simplified

Elaine Marmel

• Publisher: Visual
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9781119074748
• eBook ISBN: 9781119074755
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Desktop Applications
• Index: Computer Science

Start learning the latest in Office

Office Simplified is the quick, easy, full-color guide to the new features and tools of the latest version of Office. With a clear, highly visual, introductory style of instruction, this book gives you step-by-step directions alongside illustrative screen shots to help you learn Microsoft's bestselling productivity software. You'll take a tour through all Office applications, and learn how the new tools can make your workday easier. The simplified approach eliminates unnecessary information, focusing instead on the essentials you need to know to get things done. Organized for easy navigation, this helpful guide is designed to be used both as a start-to-finish tutorial and as a handy desk reference when you run into unfamiliar territory.

Whether you're upgrading from a previous version or using the Office suite of applications for the first time, this book has you covered every step of the way. You'll find the answers you need, new tools you can use, and the step-by-step guidance that helps you get it right on the first try.

• Get acquainted with the Office workflow
• Walk through Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher
• Follow along with practical examples to tackle dozens of tasks
• Compose documents, create spreadsheets, organize your email, and more

This book provides the ideal rundown of Microsoft Office's full feature set and capabilities. Even experienced users may learn something they never realized they were missing. If you need to get things done with minimal interruption to your workflow, Office Simplified will get you up to speed quickly and easily.

PART I

Office Features

The Office 2016 applications share a common look and feel. You can find many of the same features in each program, such as the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, program window controls, and the File tab. Many of the tasks you perform, such as creating and working with files, share the same processes and features throughout the Office suite.

Even the techniques you use to work with graphic elements, such as moving and resizing them, do not change from one Office application to the next. In this part, you learn how to navigate the common Office features and basic tasks.

Chapter 1: Office Basics

Chapter 2: Working with Files

Chapter 3: Office Graphics Tools

Chapter 4: Working with Office Files Online

CHAPTER 1

Office Basics

Start and Exit Office Applications

Office 2016 runs on a 1-gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86- or x64-bit processor with 1 or 2 gigabytes of RAM, based on your processor speed. Your system must be running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012.

This section uses Access to demonstrate how to open a program from Windows 10. Once an Office program opens, its Start screen appears, helping you to find a document you recently worked on or to start a new document. For other ways to open or start a new document, see Chapter 2.

Start and Exit Office Applications

Click in the search box.

The message box introducing Cortana appears.

Note: Cortana is the Windows 10 search assistant. Click Learn more to read about Cortana.

Start typing the name of the program; for this example, type Access.

A list of choices appears that match the letters you typed.

Click the choice matching the program you want to open.

The program opens and displays its Start screen, which helps you open new or existing docu...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Part I: Office Features
• Part II: Word
• Part III: Excel
• Part IV: PowerPoint
• Part V: Access
• Part VI: Outlook
• Part VII: Publisher
• Part VIII: OneNote
• End User License Agreement