Office XP Tutorial

Author: Chief Editor: Hu Weiwen
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
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Introduction This book is one of the series textbooks compiled by the authorized training center of Microsoft Corporation. It is an introductory tutorial for learning the Chinese version of Office97. The Chinese version of Office97 is a widely used office software that runs in the Windows95 environment. It includes software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Binder, which are suitable for office or home use. This book introduces the usage of the Chinese version of Office97 in a step-by-step manner, enabling readers to fully master the essence of the Office97 software. In addition to being the compiled textbook for the authorized training center of Microsoft Corporation, this book is also a manual for a wide range of science and technology personnel engaged in the application and development of the Chinese version of Microsoft Office97. It is also a self-study manual for users learning the Chinese version of Microsoft Office97, and can be used as teaching material for universities, research institutions, and various training classes. Users who wish to purchase the book or require technical support can contact the Book Department at Box 8721, Haidian, Beijing, by phone: 01-62541992, 010-62562329, or fax: 010-62579874.
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 Basic Operations of Office97
Office97 is a powerful set of programs that can work together to complete important daily tasks. These programs can also help you focus on key tasks, process information quickly and efficiently, and share it with others. You can use Microsoft Word to create visually appealing documents, use Microsoft Excel to handle data, use Microsoft PowerPoint to present grand blueprints and outstanding achievements, use Microsoft Outlook to manage time and information, and use Microsoft Access to track data.
1.1 Composition and Functions of Office97
First, let's introduce the composition and functions of Office97. If you are already proficient in many Microsoft programs, you can skip this chapter and go directly to the chapter that interests you, or you can briefly review it to see if there are any new programs or improved features. If you are a computer novice, just follow the steps one by one. Each Office97 program has its special purpose and is a useful tool for helping to complete certain tasks. Although each program can work independently, their combined functionality is even more powerful when they work together.
1.1.1 Microsoft Word97
Word is one of the main programs in Office97. Even if you have never heard of Office97 before, you can understand the purpose of the Word application from its name. Word is a word processing program that has evolved to version 8.0. You can use it to create various documents, such as letters, memos, business plans, and brochures, as well as more complex works like memoirs. The convenience of Word is that before printing, you can edit the document by cutting, creating tables, inserting graphics, or making other modifications, all of which were impossible with the standard office machines that were once popular—typewriters. The new appearance of Word97 is shown in Figure 1.1.
1.1.2 Microsoft Excel97
Excel is a spreadsheet program designed specifically for digital processing and is the software that many accountants dream of. It should be noted that Excel is not limited to processing numbers; it can also be used to organize various types of data and can be used by anyone. The function of Excel is somewhat similar to an electronic ledger, consisting of many rows and columns where you can input various types of data. In addition to arranging data, Excel can perform various mathematical operations on the data in the blink of an eye. You can use Excel to generate various financial reports, as well as charts, graphics, and other materials. The new appearance of Excel97 is shown in Figure 1.2.
1.1.3 Microsoft PowerPoint97
PowerPoint is a presentation program. What is a presentation? A presentation is the process of converting computer data into visual graphics such as slides and perspectives. For example, if you have already created a department's quarterly sales growth table using Excel, the presentation slides can help you convert this table into a visual graphic, so that you can present your achievements more intuitively at the next management meeting. The new appearance of PowerPoint97 is shown in Figure 1.3.
1.1.4 Microsoft Binder
The Binder program added in Office95 can extract documents from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, combine them into a composite document, and then edit and print it like a single file. The Binder in Office97 has been improved (see Figure 1.4), allowing all the files in the Binder to be treated as having the same header and footer and organized and printed as a continuously numbered document.