Office 97, Microsoft's latest and best-selling integrated software applications suite, is the focus of this comprehensive textbook by Patricia Sullivan. The text is intended for an introductory microcomputer applications course covering Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Each software package is covered independently, allowing instructors to customize their order of topics. Extensive coverage of OLE (object linking and embedding) and Office 97's integration with the World Wide Web is provided. Five practical projects, ranging from business to personal applications, are included for hands-on experience.