Take the Fundamental First Step to Mastering Microsoft(r) Office XP! Deciphering the basics of Office XP has never been easier, thanks to the Sybex Simply Visual method of teaching. Now you can use this proven method to master the essentials of Microsoft's newest revision of its popular suite of business applications. Using easy-to-read screens and illustrations and to-the-point explanations, this book takes you task by task through each program's user interface, key features, and tools, and gets you up to speed on all of Office's newest features. Learn by Seeing: Easy-to-read examples and illustrations show you, screen by screen, the essential tasks and features of Microsoft Office XP. Learn by Doing: Hands-on lessons guide you step by step through fundamental tasks in Office XP. Learn the Skills You Need: Microsoft Office XP Simply Visual covers the program's most commonly used elements. This book will teach you how to * Format and enhance Word documents * Design Excel spreadsheets * Manage Access data * Create slide shows in PowerPoint * Use Outlook to share information and schedule meetings * Use Office XP to create Web pages * Use Office XP's speech- and handwriting-recognition tools ...and much more.