This book is aimed at spreadsheet users who already have some familiarity with previous versions of Microsoft Excel and who want an overview of the modifications and new features being introduced with Microsoft Office 2007. The book is also intended to be a practical guide to anyone wishing to update their Excel skills and progress to the more advanced features of this essential spreadsheet application.

Many experienced users may initially find Excel 2007 rather disorientating. But Excel 2007: Beyond the Manual will introduce those who are already familiar with Excel basics to more advanced features, like consolidation, what-if analysis, PivotTables, sorting and filtering, and some commonly used functions.

Paul McFedries, an Office “insider,” that will help you learn the Office applications inside and out. Designed to bridge the gap between your expectation and reality, you will go beyond the basics and learn newly discovered techniques, shortcuts, and best practices. Through real-world examples that showcase how the tips and tricks can be used in everyday business tasks, Tricks of the Microsoft Office 2007 Gurus will help you get the most out of Office 2007.

Having a web site is almost mandatory whether you are an individual promoting yourself, part of a company showcasing its products or services, or even a member of a band promoting its music, for instance; but unless you want to hire an expert to put your web site together, you’ll need a good deal of experience and knowledge of web technologies to make your site look professional and convincing. Microsoft Office Live provides a complete solution for creating attractive and effective web sites through a series of easy-to-use interfaces. The basic version is free, and you don’t need any coding knowledge to start making use of it.
Learn all the basic functions with Beginning Microsoft Office Live and get advice on how to improve site usability for your visitors, as well as explore more advanced topics. Your web site will soon be better designed and even more effective once you’ve mastered the more sophisticated aspects, such as sending e-mail to and from your site and adding dynamic functionality.

See How To

• Create databases more efficiently using a new results-oriented interface
• Use tools for building a database that makes information easier to find and use
• Import data from other programs, HTML, XML files, and other databases
• Use forms, filters, queries, and reports to capture and analyze data
• Discover ways to prevent data corruption and unauthorized access
• Share your data with others through interactive web pages
• Put your newly acquired skills to work using the online workshops
• Organize information and add impact with clip art, SmartArt diagrams, tables, and charts
• Use Groove and SharePoint Team Services to collaborate and share documents and information
• Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exam

"Exchange experts and Microsoft MVPs Richard Luckett, William Lefkovics, and Bharat Suneja have packed this book with practical guidance, useful information, and years of knowledge and experience. If you’re responsible for one or more aspects of an Exchange 2007-based messaging system, keep this book close, as you’ll be referring to it often!" –Scott Schnoll, Principal Technical Writer, Exchange Server Product Team, Microsoft Corporation

Your One-Stop Guide to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Get full details on the powerful features of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 including the new features available with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1. Written by Exchange Server experts Richard Luckett, William Lefkovics, and Bharat Suneja, the book covers everything from installation, configuration, and migration to the latest administration, troubleshooting, and security procedures.