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The Shelly Cashman Series® Microsoft® 365® & Office® Introductory, 1st Edition

Steven M. Freund, Rob Wilson, Susan Sebok, Misty E. Vermaat, Jill West

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The Shelly Cashman Series® Microsoft® 365® & Office® Introductory 1st Edition by Steven M. Freund/Rob Wilson/Susan Sebok/Misty E. Vermaat/Jill West
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Freund/Kaye/Sebok/Vermaat/West's THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES® MICROSOFT® 365® & OFFICE® INTRODUCTORY, 1st Edition, includes the most recent features of Microsoft 365 and enhanced support for Mac users in introductory-level modules. The trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen, project-based approach encourages students to expand their understanding of Office applications through experimentation and critical thinking. Students engage with real-world scenarios based on data from market insights to reinforce critical skills that align to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives. In addition, MindTap and updated SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) digital resources are available to guide additional study and ensure successful results.

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Meet the Authors

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Steven M. Freund

Steven M. Freund serves as a lead instructor of various Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, programming and internet technology courses throughout Central Florida. An integral author for the successful Shelly Cashman Series® since 2001, he has presented at the annual customer conference, the Shelly Cashman Series Institute and other customer events. Freund has co-authored multiple editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, MOZILLA FIREFOX, WINDOWS® INTERNET EXPLORER, WINDOWS® OFFICE and DREAMWEAVER books. In addition, he has written numerous successful instructor supplements. He attended the University of Central Florida.

Rob Wilson

Susan Sebok

Susan L. Sebok is a retired professor at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. She also is a licensed attorney. Working with the leading SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES® since 1993, she has co-authored several successful textbooks, including multiple versions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS and MICROSOFT® POWERPOINT® books. She holds both Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees.

Misty E. Vermaat

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 30 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES and has authored and co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS, MICROSOFT® PUBLISHER and MICROSOFT® WORD books.

Jill West

Jill West authors Cengage courses for CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Network+, Data Communications, Technology for Success and the popular Shelly Cashman Series. She has taught kindergarten through college and currently teaches computer technology courses at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Jill specializes in designing innovative, critical-thinking activities and building courses that teach to popular IT certifications. She regularly presents at conferences and webinars on preparing for CompTIA certifications, teaching cloud computing and computer networking and mentoring lifelong student learners in IT. She’s a member of the 2019 inaugural cohort of Faculty Ambassadors for AWS Educate and is currently an AWS Academy Accredited Educator. Jill and her husband, Mike, live in northwest Georgia with two children at home and two off to college.

What's New

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  • This text is updated to reflect Microsoft® 365® features, including Accessibility Checker.
  • New features for Excel include XLOOKUP, LET function, Dynamic Arrays, Spilling, Accessibility Checker, updated Draw tab, Co-authoring to collaborate with colleagues on workbooks, Threaded Comments for discussions about data and Notes to annotate data.
  • New features for PowerPoint include the ability for the user to display comments in contextual view or in the Comments pane, updated search features, the ability for the user to record and save a presentation including digital inking, the Speaker Coach feature which uses AI to improve presentation skills and giving feedback on use of sensitive and filler words, pitch and pace.
  • New features for Word include the new focus mode, the updated collaboration experience and Microsoft's expanded search feature and voice options.
  • New features for Access include completely updated projects using gapped Start and Solution files to ensure students use new, authentic files for each project from module to module. Module projects alternate between two sets of scenarios for expanded relevance and practicality.

Features

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  • Microsoft Teams coverage includes three digital modules available in MindTap, authored by Corinne Hoisington.
  • This trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen, project-based approach encourages students to expand their understanding of Microsoft Office through experimentation and critical thinking.
  • Introductory Textbook Projects are designed to ensure successful completion by Mac users for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Embracing Change modules in MindTap help students navigate through Microsoft 365 continual software changes. Each module includes accessibility features, application-specific tips, a Microsoft ribbon and toolbar visual overview, plus review and discussion questions.
  • This title gives you access to a complete digital library of content spanning Computer Concepts, Operating Systems (for Windows and Mac) and the Microsoft Office Suite -- all for one price including low-cost rental options. Learn more about Cengage Unlimited at https://www.cengage.com/unlimited.
  • Module Learning Objectives are mapped to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Users of MindTap Collections and SAM will have access to exam preparation materials and the option to purchase a discounted MOS exam voucher.
  • Students carefully examine the context for their projects, which increases the motivation to learn as students understand the “why” behind each step in the process.
  • Other Ways boxes allow users to see alternate click paths to achieve a step.
  • BTW call-outs provide helpful hints to readers as they complete their projects.
  • Q&A boxes anticipate questions users may have as they work through the steps and provide additional information as it may be needed so that users understand all aspects of the steps required to complete a task.
  • Consider This boxes promote critical thinking, and the module-ending Consider This: Plan Ahead box presents a single planning guide, helping users successfully create their own documents.

Table of Contents

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Word 1: Creating and Modifying a Flyer.
Word 2: Creating a Research Paper.
Word 3: Creating a Business Letter.
PPT 1: Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures.
PPT 2: Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt.
PPT 3: Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables.
Excel 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart.
Excel 2: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting.
Excel 3: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-If Analysis.
Access 1: Databases and Database Objects: An Intro.
Access 2: Querying a Database.
Access 3: Maintaining a Database.
Index.

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  • ISBN-10: 035788132X
  • ISBN-13: 9780357881323
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