Office 2011 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual

Office 2011 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
Author: Chris Grover
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 818
Release: 2010-12-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449302718

Office 2011 for Mac is easy to use, but to unleash its full power, you need to go beyond the basics. This entertaining guide not only gets you started with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the new Outlook for Mac, it also reveals useful lots of things you didn't know the software could do. Get crystal-clear explanations on the features you use most -- and plenty of power-user tips when you're ready for more. Take advantage of new tools. Navigate with the Ribbon, use SmartArt graphics, and work online with Office Web Apps. Create professional-looking documents. Use Word to craft beautiful reports, newsletters, brochures, and posters. Crunch numbers with ease. Assemble data, make calculations, and summarize the results with Excel. Stay organized. Set up Outlook to track your email, contacts, appointments, and tasks. Make eye-catching presentations. Build PowerPoint slideshows with video and audio clips, animations, and other features. Use the programs together. Discover how to be more productive and creative by drawing directly in Word documents, adding spreadsheets to your slides, and more.

Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac

Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac
Author: Steve Schwartz
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 1059
Release: 2011-02-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132735156

Visual QuickStart Guides, designed in an attractive tutorial and reference format, are the quickest, easiest, and most thorough way to learn applications, tasks, and technologies. The Visual QuickStart Guides are a smart choice and guide the learner in a friendly and respectful tone. Visually presented with copious screenshots, the focused discussions by topic and tasks make learning a breeze and quickly take you to exactly what you want to learn. Microsoft Office 2011 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide, written by best-selling author Steve Schwartz, has been extensively rewritten to provide expanded coverage of the core Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, provides in-depth instructions on many of the new features and changes introduced in Office 2011, and offers a thorough introduction to the Office Web Apps. Coverage of each application is jam-packed with information and tips that not only explain HOW to perform a task, but WHY you need this procedure and WHEN it's best to use it. Table of Contents PART I: GETTING STARTED Chapter 1: Introducing Office 2011 Chapter 2: Office Basics Chapter 3: Working with Graphics PART II: MICROSOFT WORD Chapter 4: Introducing Word 2011 Chapter 5: Document Formatting Chapter 6: Text Formatting Chapter 7: Creating Tables Chapter 8: Working in Other Views Chapter 9: Other Word Features PART III: MICROSOFT EXCEL Chapter 10: Spreadsheet Essentials Chapter 11: Modifying Worksheets Chapter 12: Formulas and Functions Chapter 13: Working with Tables Chapter 14: Charts and Graphs Chapter 15: Database Techniques Chapter 16: Sharing Workbooks PART IV: MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Chapter 17: Creating a Presentation Chapter 18: Charts and Tables Chapter 19: Wrapping up a Presentation PART V: MICROSOFT OUTLOOK Chapter 20: Introducing Outlook Chapter 21: Email Chapter 22: Contacts Chapter 23: Calendar Chapter 24: Tasks Chapter 25: Notes Chapter 26: My Day Part VI: ADVANCED TOPICS Chapter 27: Combining Office Data Chapter 28: Office 2011 and the Internet Chapter 29: The Office Web Apps Index

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Yosemite Edition

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Yosemite Edition
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 1331
Release: 2015-01-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1491948116

What makes Windows refugees decide to get a Mac? Enthusiastic friends? The Apple Stores? Great-looking laptops? A "halo effect" from the popularity of iPhones and iPads? The absence of viruses and spyware? The freedom to run Windows on a Mac? In any case, there’s never been a better time to switch to OS X—and there’s never been a better, more authoritative book to help you do it. The important stuff you need to know: Transfer your stuff. Moving files from a PC to a Mac by cable, network, or disk is the easy part. But how do you extract your email, address book, calendar, Web bookmarks, buddy list, desktop pictures, and MP3 files? Now you’ll know. Recreate your software suite. Many of the PC programs you’ve been using are Windows-only. Discover the Mac equivalents and learn how to move data to them. Learn Yosemite. Apple’s latest operating system is faster, smarter, and more in tune with iPads and iPhones. If Yosemite has it, this book covers it. Get the expert view. Learn from Missing Manuals creator David Pogue—author of OS X Yosemite: The Missing Manual, the #1 bestselling Mac book on earth.

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Lion Edition

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Lion Edition
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 715
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449398537

Demonstrates how to become adjusted to the Macintosh operating system and how to transfer data from a Windows system to a Macintosh, discussing topics such as moving files and Macintosh equivalents to Windows-only programs.

Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual

Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 931
Release: 2011-10-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449314139

With Lion, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of Mac OS X yet—and once again, David Pogue brings his humor and expertise to the #1 bestselling Mac book. Mac OS X 10.7 completely transforms the Mac user interface with multi-touch gestures borrowed from the iPhone and iPad, and includes more than 250 brand-new features. This book reveals them all with a wealth of insight and detail--and even does a deep dive into iCloud, Apple's wireless, free syncing service for Macs, PCs, iPhones, and iPads. Perfect for newcomers. Get crystal-clear, jargon-free introduction to the Dock, the Mac OS X folder structure, Safari, Mail, and iCloud. Go in-depth. Learn how use key new features such as full-screen apps, Mission Control, the new Mac App Store, Launchpad, Resume, Auto Save, Versions, AirDrop, and more. Are you even more of a power user? Learn to set up a network, make a Lion flash drive, and even learn the basics of Lion's underlying Unix. There's something new on practically every page of this new edition, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Apple's brought a new cat to town, and Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual is the best way to tame it.

Mac OS X Snow Leopard: The Missing Manual

Mac OS X Snow Leopard: The Missing Manual
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 907
Release: 2009-10-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449388787

For a company that promised to "put a pause on new features," Apple sure has been busy-there's barely a feature left untouched in Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." There's more speed, more polish, more refinement-but still no manual. Fortunately, David Pogue is back, with the humor and expertise that have made this the #1 bestselling Mac book for eight years straight. You get all the answers with jargon-free introductions to: Big-ticket changes. A 64-bit overhaul. Faster everything. A rewritten Finder. Microsoft Exchange compatibility. All-new QuickTime Player. If Apple wrote it, this book covers it. Snow Leopard Spots. This book demystifies the hundreds of smaller enhancements, too, in all 50 programs that come with the Mac: Safari, Mail, iChat, Preview, Time Machine. Shortcuts. This must be the tippiest, trickiest Mac book ever written. Undocumented surprises await on every page. Power usage. Security, networking, build-your-own Services, file sharing with Windows, even Mac OS X's Unix chassis-this one witty, expert guide makes it all crystal clear.

Droid X: The Missing Manual

Droid X: The Missing Manual
Author: Preston Gralla
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2011-01-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449303927

Get the most from your Droid X right away with this entertaining Missing Manual. Veteran tech author Preston Gralla offers a guided tour of every feature, with lots of expert tips and tricks along the way. You'll learn how to use calling and texting features, take and share photos, enjoy streaming music and video, and much more. Packed with full-color illustrations, this engaging book covers everything from getting started to advanced features and troubleshooting. Unleash the power of Motorola's hot new device with Droid X: The Missing Manual. Get organized. Import your contacts and sync with Google Calendar and Microsoft Exchange. Go online. Get your phone to act as a portable hotspot or as a modem to get your laptop online. Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid X with Windows Media Player and iTunes. Shoot photos and video. Edit and share your photos, and use them as desktop or icon images. Record video and share it with your friends. Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions.

Droid 2: The Missing Manual

Droid 2: The Missing Manual
Author: Preston Gralla
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2011-01-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449303919

Ready to unleash the Droid 2? This entertaining guide helps you take full command of Motorola’s sleek new device to get online, shop, find locations, keep in touch, and much more. Every page is packed with useful information you can put to work right away, from setup to troubleshooting, with lots of valuable tips and tricks along the way. Get organized. Sync your contacts, calendar, and email with your Google Calendar and Outlook accounts. Go online. Make your phone a portable hotspot or a modem to get your laptop online. Be productive. Use Google docs to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid 2 with Windows Media Player. Capture photos and video. Edit your photos and share everything you shoot—instantly.

Droid X2: The Missing Manual

Droid X2: The Missing Manual
Author: Preston Gralla
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2011-09-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449317030

Droid X2 has more power and better graphics than its predecessor, but it still doesn’t offer a printed guide to its amazing features. This Missing Manual helps you dig deep into everything Droid X2 can do. Learn how to shop, keep in touch, play with photos, listen to music, and even do some work. Unleash the power of this popular device with expert advice. The important stuff you need to know: Get organized. Sync Droid X2 with Google Calendar, Exchange, and Outlook. Go online. Navigate the Web, use email, and tap into Facebook and Twitter. Listen to tunes. Play and manage music using Droid X2’s Music app and Google’s Music Cloud Player. Shoot photos and video. View and edit photos, slideshows, and video in the Gallery. Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions. Stay productive. Create, edit, and store documents with Google Docs and Microsoft Office.

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Mountain Lion Edition

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Mountain Lion Edition
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 765
Release: 2012-09-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449330290

Demonstrates how to become adjusted to the Macintosh operating system and how to transfer data from a Windows system to a Macintosh, discussing topics such as moving files and Macintosh equivalents to Windows-only programs.