Features coverage of word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphics and telecommunications. ``Projects'' help students through practical, real-world exercises. Students benefit by learning only one command set as well as being able to access different applications easily. Contains scores of screen dumps, end-of-chapter command charts, short drill-and-practice exercises and lists of key terms. Also includes information on how to use a mouse effectively; discusses Works' thesaurus, dictionary, help, search, footnote and bookmark functions.