Using a unique in-depth, case-based approach, Campbell/Carey/Shaffer/Shellman's THE NEW PERSPECTIVES MICROSOFT® 365® & OFFICE® INTRODUCTORY, FIRST EDITION, thoroughly prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam and success in your future career. As you apply Microsoft Office skills to real-world business scenarios based on data from market insights, you will sharpen your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Professional skills, tips and insights incorporated throughout provide context and relevancy to real-world practice. The text also offers updated coverage of Microsoft 365 features as well as enhanced support for Mac users. In addition, MindTap and up-to-date SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) digital resources provide interactive study tools to help maximize your study time -- and your results.
WORD MODULES.
1. Creating and Editing a Document: Writing a Business Letter and Formatting a Flyer.
2. Navigating and Formatting a Document: Editing an Academic Document.
3. Creating Tables and a Multipage Report: Writing a Recommendation.
4. Enhancing Page Layout and Design: Creating a Newsletter.
EXCEL MODULES.
1. Getting Started with Excel: Tracking Miscellaneous Expenses for a Conference.
2. Formatting Workbook Text and Data: Creating a Sales Report.
3. Performing Calculations with Formulas and Functions: Staffing a Call Center.
4. Analyzing and Charting Financial Data: Preparing an Investment Report.
ACCESS MODULES.
1. Creating a Database.
2. Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships.
3. Maintaining and Querying a Database.
4. Creating Forms and Reports.
POWERPOINT MODULES.
1. Creating a Presentation: Presenting Information About a Staffing Agency.
2. Adding Media and Special Effects: Using Media in a Presentation for a Parks and Recreation Department.
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Jennifer T. Campbell
Jennifer T. Campbell has written and co-authored several other leading technology texts, including TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS, DISCOVERING THE INTERNET, WEB DESIGN: INTRODUCTORY, MICROSOFT EXPRESSION WEB INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES, COMPUTER LITERACY BASICS: MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 COMPANION and MICROSOFT OFFICE QUICK REFERENCE POCKET GUIDE. For over 25 years, she has served integral roles in computer educational publishing as an editor, author and marketing manager. She holds a B.A. in English from The College of William and Mary.
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Patrick Carey
A leading textbook author, lecturer and instructor, Patrick Carey has authored or co-authored more than 40 popular academic and trade texts for the academic market. He has taught and written about a wide range of topics, including website design, JavaScript programming, Microsoft Office and Excel, statistics, data analysis and mathematics. Mr. Carey received his M.S. in biostatistics from the University of Wisconsin, where he worked as a researcher designing and analyzing clinical studies. Today, he splits his time between Wisconsin and Colorado, and when he is not writing, he can be found hiking and cycling.
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Ann Shaffer
Ms. Ann Shaffer is the co-author of NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MICROSOFT® WORD and has contributed to many other Cengage publications. She has more than 25 years of experience as a developmental editor and co-author of books, journal articles and multimedia in a variety of fields, including computer science, mathematics, history, engineering and social sciences. She holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Updated to reflect Microsoft 365 features, including Accessibility Checker.
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New features for Excel include the application of dynamic arrays and dynamic array functions such as the FILTER, SORT, SORTBY, and UNIQUE functions. Other updates include LAMBDA and LET function for generating custom functions and function variables, along with coverage of Excel’s data types and the Analyze Data button used to spot trends and gain insight into data. Additionally, this edition includes coverage of XLOOKUP.
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New features for PowerPoint include the latest Microsoft 365 features in brand new scenario wrappers.
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New features for Word include the new focus mode, the updated collaboration experience, and Microsoft's expanded search feature and voice options.
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New features for Access include new, real-world scenarios from a wide variety of industries illustrating the relevance of Access databases in today’s businesses.
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Microsoft Teams coverage includes three digital modules available in MindTap, authored by Corinne Hoisington.
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Using an in-depth, case-based approach, Campbell/Carey/Shaffer/Shellman's THE NEW PERSPECTIVES MICROSOFT® 365® & OFFICE® INTRODUCTORY, FIRST EDITION, helps students apply Microsoft Office skills to real-world business scenarios based on data from market insights, all while reinforcing their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Introductory Textbook Projects are designed to ensure successful completion by Mac users for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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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, and review and discussion questions.
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This title is part of THE NEW PERSPECTIVES MICROSOFT® 365® & OFFICE® COLLECTION, giving 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 .
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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.
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Students carefully examine the context for their projects, which increases the motivation to learn as they understand the “why” behind each step in the process.
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ProSkills Boxes help students strengthen their employability skills, including written and verbal communication, problem-solving, decision-making and teamwork.
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Trouble call-outs offer practical tips and insight to help readers avoid common errors.
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