Whether you are new to programming or to Visual Basic 2005, this tutorial gives you practical guidance to build your programming knowledge. Use the real-world exercises to teach yourself the essentials of Visual Basic-and begin creating applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web. Discover how to: Work in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development environmentUse Toolbox controls to create compelling user interfaces complete with digital photos, menus, toolbars, check boxes, and moreAdd artwork, animation, and special effects to an application