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Microsoft Word 2013: Comprehensive
by Jill MurphyIn today's digital world, knowing how to use the most popular suite of desktop software applications is critical. The book aims to teach new users how to take advantage of this technology and to help experienced users understand how the applications have changed from previous versions. The online student resource center that accompanies this book contains Concepts Review quizzes, student exercise files, and other learning tools.
Microsoft Word Introduction and Certification Study Guide: Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019
by Daniel John StineCombining two books in one, Microsoft Word Introduction and Certification Study Guide serves as a training guide for Microsoft Word and a study guide for the Word Certification Exam. Students, professionals, beginners and more experienced users alike can all benefit from this manual. Learn how to create well-formatted, high-quality documents by following along with chapters that focus on six exam topics. These topics closely follow what is needed to ace the exam but also provide comprehensive information for everyday Word users. Careful descriptions and helpful tips for when and how to use important features are provided. Images and screenshots make the steps easy to follow and remember. Each topic starts out with the basics and builds to more complicated steps. Those taking the exam will find practical tips on how to locate a testing center, register for the exam, and get the best score possible, along with study materials including practice exam software and video tutorials for every outcome in the book. Whatever your reason for studying Word, this manual will develop your skills, bolster gaps in your knowledge, and give you the confidence to get certified. Why certification is important Microsoft Word Certification is an easily verifiable way to showcase your willingness to learn new skills and software, and it provides a myriad of other benefits as well. Not only can certification enhance your Word skills, it can help you get hired, boost academic performance, prepare for the demands of a job, open doors to career opportunities, and be more productive and confident working on projects at school, home, or work. Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019) certification is the first step to prove your skill level and open doors to career opportunities. Outline of the book The dual nature of this book helps you build a strong foundation in Word and prepares you for the exam. The first chapter gets you started right away opening Word and learning about the user interface and important terminology. For those interested in taking the exam, it includes how to register for the exam and find an exam center, tips on using your time wisely during the exam, and information on scores and retaking the exam. The next six chapters cover all of the topics you need to become proficient in Word and coincide with the objective domain categories in the Microsoft Word Certification Exam: Manage Documents; Insert and Format Text, Paragraphs, and Sections; Manage Tables and Lists; Create and Manage References; Insert and Format Graphic Elements; and Manage Document Collaboration. Short video tutorials are included for every single outcome in the book, 95 in all, for when you need extra help or learn best by observation. Word practice exam software included Unlike any other Word exam manual available, this book includes Word practice exam software. The final chapter focuses on the practice exam software, which closely mimics the format of the real exam. Custom-built and specially designed by SDC Publications, this practice exam software can be taken multiple times so you are comfortable with the real test software, how to mark and return to questions, question format, live in-application steps, and how the results are presented.
Microsoft XNA 4.0 Game Development Cookbook
by Luke Drumm"Microsoft XNA 4.0 Game Development Cookbook" is a fast-paced cookbook for taking your knowledge of the framework further with advanced game development tasks. Packed with step-by-step instructions and screenshots, the book will solve an experienced developer's everyday coding problems. If you are an XNA developer who has already successfully mastered simple 2D and 3D XNA tasks, dive into "Microsoft XNA 4.0 Game Development Cookbook" for something more challenging. You should be comfortable with the basics of the XNA framework, and have experience with C#.
Microsoft in the Mirror: Nineteen Insiders Reflect on the Experience
by Karin CarterFormer and current employees of Microsoft share their experience.
Microsoft: Word 2013 Plain & Simple
by Jay Freedman<p>With this full-color, no-nonsense guide, you'll learn the quickest ways to solve a problem or learn a skill with Microsoft Word 2013. Easy-to-follow steps and concise, straightforward language make learning plain and simple!</p>
Microsoft© Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium Video Edition
by Gary B. Shelly Thomas J. Cashman Misty E. VermaatIn Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium Video Edition you'll find exciting videos, which correlate to the Table of Contents and mirror the step-by-step pedagogy of the Microsoft Office 2007: Brief Concepts and Techniques text to reinforce the skills taught in each chapter.
Microsoft© Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition
by Gary B. Shelly Thomas J. Cashman Misty E. VermaatNIMAC-sourced textbook
Microsoft© Office Publisher 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques
by Gary B. Shelly Thomas J. Cashman Joy L. StarksMicrosoft Publisher 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques provides a project-based, step-by-step approach to teaching Publisher 2007.
Microsoft® .NET Compact Framework (Core Reference)
by Andy Wigley Mark Sutton Stephen Wheelwright Rory Macloed Robert BurbridgeThe Microsoft® Windows® .NET Compact Framework brings the power of the .NET Framework to handheld devices such as Pocket PCs and smart phones. Learn exactly how to build killer applications--and how to solve typical problems--in developing for resource-constrained devices with this book. You'll find specifics on how to develop GUI elements with Windows Forms, access and store data with Microsoft ADO.NET and integrate it across the enterprise with XML Web services, work with Microsoft SQL ServerTM CE, develop applications that connect and disconnect across wireless networks, and more--all with working code samples. You even get a quick reference to the differences between the .NET Compact Framework and the full .NET Framework. Topics covered include: Introducing the Windows .NET Compact Framework and architecture Developing applications with the Compact Framework GUI development with Windows Forms and building Windows Forms applications *Testing, debugging, completing, and distributing your applications Collection classes Working with dates and strings Working with XML Input and output Networking Application security features Accessing data Working with ADO.NET data objects Working with XML Web services Integrating data with SQL Server and using SQL Server CE Building custom controls Globalization and localization Multithreading Graphics programming Interoperating with native code Migrating embedded Visual Tools applications
Microsoft® .NET Development for Microsoft Office
by Andrew WhitechapelCreate Microsoft Office-based applications that work seamlessly in the Microsoft .NET environment--with this essential reference from Microsoft developer Andrew Whitechapel. The author provides expert advice on the various approaches you can use to build managed solutions with Office, and gives practical guidance on the most viable techniques for technical and business scenarios. You'll begin building custom .NET-based applications with detailed, practical exercises that take you through solutions from beginning to end. Andrew shares tactics, strategies, and best practices--plus full sample code--to help you maximize your development efforts. Packed with the same information used by Microsoft's Product Support Services team, this book is the one reference that every Office and .NET developer should have. Discover how to: Develop powerful .NET solutions for Office with managed interop assemblies Integrate managed code with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Create custom commands and functionality with managed COM and Automation add-ins Build custom Office features with external data using Web services, .NET remoting, and research services Use Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office to create document-centric solutions for Microsoft Excel and Word Use digital signatures, strong-naming and .NET Code Access Security Control Office applications using Platform Invoke, Reflection, drag-and-drop, and the IAccessible interface Develop managed Smart Tags and managed Smart Document solutions Covers Microsoft Office 97, Office 2000, Office XP, and Microsoft Office System 2003 Editions
Microsoft® .NET XML Web Services Step by Step
by Adam Freeman Allen JonesXML Web services are the next logical step in the evolution of the Internet. Teach yourself how to write and deploy XML Web services for Microsoft® .NET--one step at a time--with this modular, accessible tutorial. It delivers expert, task-based instruction plus a real-world XML service example to help you apply what you already know about Microsoft Visual C#TM, Microsoft Visual Basic® .NET, and object-oriented programming so that you can learn XML Web services development at your own pace. Topics covered include: UNDERSTANDING XML WEB SERVICES XML Web services architecture XML Web services protocols Web Service Description Language (WSDL) Discovering XML Web services BUILDING XML WEB SERVICES Writing .NET XML Web services Testing XML Web services Debugging XML Web services CONSUMING XML WEB SERVICES Discovering XML Web services Generating a proxy class Creating clients that consume XML Web services Consuming XML Web services asynchronously Consuming XML Web services with HTTP ADVANCED XML WEB SERVICES Managing XML Web service state Securing XML Web services Using data sets with XML Web services Using SOAP headers
Microsoft® .NET and J2EE Interoperability Toolkit
by Simon GuestDiscover how to build applications that run on both the Microsoft .NET Framework and Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE)--and extend your customer reach and system shelf life. Whether your background is in .NET or J2EE, you'll learn to implement many of the interoperability technologies available today, including Microsoft, Sun, and third-party compatibility tools. Interoperability expert Simon Guest takes a balanced look at the pros and cons of each cross-platform technology presented, including best practices, workarounds, and examples of interoperability solutions in action. You also get interoperability software on CD--plus a wealth of code you can use in your own solutions. Discover how to: Use .NET Remoting to enable interplatform connectivity Write interoperable Web service solutions that show interoperability in a production environment, handle exceptions, and use UDDI Employ Microsoft SQL Server 2000 to create a shared database between .NET and J2EE Enable cross-platform asynchronous calling with Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) and WebSphere MQ from IBM Implement a bridge between .NET and J2EE queues using Microsoft Host Information Server and Microsoft BizTalk Server Deliver a consistent user interface across platforms through shared session state and shared authentication Build complex interoperability solutions using Web services specifications for security, binary data exchange, and routing Get code samples and software on CD CD features: The Mind Electric (TME) GLUE Web Services Ja.NET bridging software from Intrinsyc Sample interoperability code from Microsoft A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® .NET and SAP
by Scott Adams Juergen Daiberl Steve Fox Thomas ReimerGet hands-on answers to frequently asked questions about using Microsoft .NET technologies to customize and extend SAP applications. Walk through dozens of real-world examples--from Web Services integration to business intelligence (BI) reporting and Microsoft Office-based solutions--direct from a team of Microsoft-SAP interoperability experts. Learn how to expose back-end SAP data through familiar Microsoft tools and UIs--for better productivity and lower TCO. Discover how to: Navigate the development environment and tools--including Microsoft Visual Studio®, Visual Studio Tools for Office, and BizTalk® Server Connect .NET and SAP via Web Services, tools like SAP Connector and Enterprise Service Explorer, and .NET Data Provider Implement BI solutions that unlock SAP data through familiar Microsoft UIs Expose data from SAP NetWeaver Portal in Microsoft Office SharePoint® Server Use the Business Data Catalog to display and search SAP content--no coding Build your own Office Business Applications (OBAs), or put Duet to work Add Microsoft Office presence functionality and forms solutions to SAP applications Deliver a single sign-on solution
Microsoft® .NET: Architecting Applications for the Enterprise
by Dino Esposito Andrea SaltarelloMake the right architectural decisions up front--and improve the quality and reliability of your results. Led by two enterprise programming experts, you'll learn how to apply the patterns and techniques that help control project complexity--and make systems easier to build, support, and upgrade--right from the start. Get pragmatic architectural guidance on how to: Build testability, maintainability, and security into your system early in the design Expose business logic through a service-oriented interface Choose the best pattern for organizing business logic and behavior Review and apply the patterns for separating the UI and presentation logic Delve deep into the patterns and practices for the data access layer Tackle the impedance mismatch between objects and data Minimize development effort and avoid over-engineering--and deliver more robust results Get code samples on the Web.
Microsoft® ADO.NET 2.0 Step by Step
by Rebecca M. RiordanTeach yourself the fundamentals of ADO.NET 2.0--one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you get the guidance you need to start creating data centric applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web. Discover how to: Work in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development environment Use the ADO.NET 2.0 classes in either Visual Basic or Visual C# Connect to and manipulate different data sources: Microsoft SQL Server, XML, OLE DB Create ADO.NET objects at either design time or run time Use visual design tools Sort, filter, and manipulate data Build data-bound Windows Forms and Web Forms Work with validation controls Read and write XML data and schemas CD features: Code samples Sample databases A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® ADO.NET 4 Step by Step
by Tim PatrickTeach yourself the fundamentals of ADO.NET 4 -- one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you get the clear guidance and hands-on examples you need to start creating datacentric applications for Windows® and the Web. Discover how to: Connect to external data sources, including databases and other data formats Use ADO.NET Entity Framework to interact with underlying data stores Build Entity Framework models with graphical design tools in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Analyze information stored in ADO.NET with various LINQ providers Bind data directly to Windows Forms and Web Forms to drive information to users Manage disconnected or standalone data and information Go beyond the core functionality of ADO.NET to manipulate data in more advanced ways Your step by step digital content includes: Practice exercises Fully searchable online edition of this book -- with unlimited access on the Web
Microsoft® ASP.NET 2.0 Step By Step
by George ShepherdTeach yourself the fundamentals of ASP.NET 2.0--one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you get the guidance you need to start creating components and working applications for the Web! Discover how to: Work in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development environment Add standard, built-in controls, custom controls, and Web Parts to any page Use Master pages, themes, and skins to build a consistently styled user interface Manage access to your application Enable personalization capabilities Build custom handlers Use caching to help improve application performance Trace and debug applications Configure and manage session state Create and use Web services Compile and deploy applications CD features: Microsoft Visual C# code samples PLUS--Get Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 code samples on the Web A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® ASP.NET 3.5 Step by Step
by George ShepherdTeach yourself the fundamentals of Web development with ASP.NET 3.5--one step at a time. With STEP BY STEP, you get the guidance and learn-by-doing examples you need to start building Web applications and Web services in the Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008 environment. The author--a highly regarded programming expert, writer, and instructor--illuminates ASP.NET features through practical examples that help developers quickly grasp concepts and apply techniques to the real world. The book also includes a companion CD with code samples, data sets, and a fully searchable eBook. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® ASP.NET 4 Step by Step
by George ShepherdTeach yourself the fundamentals of Web development with ASP.NET 4-one step at a time. With STEP BY STEP, you get the guidance and learn-by-doing examples you need to start building Web applications and Web services in the Microsoft Visual Studio® 2010 environment. The author-a highly regarded programming expert, writer, and instructor-illuminates ASP.NET features through practical examples that help developers quickly grasp concepts and apply techniques to the real world. The book also includes a companion CD with code samples, data sets, and a fully searchable eBook. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® ASP.NET and AJAX: Architecting Web Applications
by Dino EspositoRethink the way you plan, design, and build Web applications--with expert guidance from Web development luminary Dino Esposito. Whether giving legacy sites a much-needed tune-up--or architecting rich Internet applications from the ground up--you'll learn pragmatic approaches to AJAX development that you can employ today. Discover how to: Delve into the mechanics and design goals of partial rendering--such as improving page-refresh speed Use AJAX-enabled server controls to bring desktop-like functionality to Web solutions Apply design patterns to common Web development issues, including client-side data binding Manipulate JavaScript more easily using the jQuery and Microsoft AJAX libraries Examine the interoperability and security models in Microsoft Silverlight Weigh the tradeoffs when architecting Web applications for richness (Silverlight) vs. reach (AJAX)--and deliver the right solution for your audience
Microsoft® AccessTM 2007 Data Analysis
by Michael AlexanderChart a course for more effective data analysis with Access 2007. With this resource, you'll learn how Access 2007 offers powerful functionality that may be better suited to your data analysis needs. Learn to analyze large amounts of data in meaningful ways, quickly and easily slice it into various views, automate redundant analysis, and save time-all using Access. If you know a bit about table structures and formulas as well as data analysis, start thinking outside the chart.
Microsoft® Access® 2010 Inside Out
by John Viescas Jeff ConradYou're beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put your database skills to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Access 2010 -- and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! Master essential data management and design techniques Import and link to data from spreadsheets, databases, text files, and other sources Use action queries to quickly insert, update, or delete entire sets of data Create custom forms to capture and display data Design reports to calculate, summarize, and highlight critical data--and learn advanced techniques Automate your application with macros and Visual Basic® for Applications (VBA) Use Access Services to extend your database application to the Web A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Microsoft® Access® 2010 Plain & Simple
by Curtis D. FryeGet the guide that makes learning Microsoft Access 2010 plain and simple! This full color, no-nonsense book shows you the quickest ways to build a database and sort information, using easy-to-follow steps and concise, straightforward language. You'll learn how out-of-the-box templates and reusable components make Access 2010 a fast and simple database solution. Here's WHAT you'll learn: Design and build your own database quickly Use Access forms to collect information with ease Create and modify tables to organize your data Store files such as documents and images Exchange data with other databases and documents Bring your data alive with colorful reports Here's HOW you'll learn it:Jump in whenever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help apply what you learn right away
Microsoft® Access® 2010 Step by Step
by Joan Lambert Joyce CoxExperience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself how to build database solutions with Access 2010. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Topics include building an Access database from scratch or from templates; publishing your database to the Web; exchanging data with other databases and Microsoft Office documents; creating data-entry forms; using filters and queries; designing reports; using conditional formatting; preventing data corruption and unauthorized access; and other core topics.
Microsoft® Access® 2010 VBA Programming Inside Out
by Andrew CouchYou're beyond the basics, so dive right in and customize, automate, and extend Access--using Visual Basic® for Applications (VBA). This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of time-saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts use VBA to exploit the power of Access--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! Enhance your application with VBA built-in functions and SQL code Use the Access Object Model to work with data in forms and reports Manipulate data using SQL, queries, and recordsets with Data Access Objects (DAO) Create classes for handling form and control events Connect your Access database to different sources of data Effectively plan how to upsize an existing Access database to Microsoft SQL Server® Dynamically update Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets from the database Migrate your Access database directly to the cloud using SQL AzureTM