Microsoft Office 2003: Brief Concepts and Techniques

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Windows XP and Office 2003
1. Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP and Office 2003
Word 2003
1. Creating and Editing a Word Document
2. Creating a Research Paper
Excel 2003
1. Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart
2. Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries
Access 2003
1. Creating and Using a Database
2. Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window
PowerPoint 2003
1. Using a Design Template and Text Slide Layout to Create a Presentation
2. Using the Outline Tab and Clip Art to Create a Slide Show
Web Feature: Creating a Presentation on the Web Using PowerPoint
Appendices
A: Microsoft Office Help System
B: Speech and Handwriting Recognition and Speech Playback
C: Publishing Office Web Pages to a Web Server
D: Changing Screen Resolution and Resetting the Toolbars and Menus
E: Microsoft Office Specialist Certification