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About the Authors. <p>Preface.</p> <p>Acknowledgments.</p> <p><b>Part I: Getting to Know Office 2008.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Introducing the New Office.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Installing Office 2008.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Office 2008 Program Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Finding Help with Office 2008.</p> <p><b>Part II: Working with Word.</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Word Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 6: Building Word Documents.</p> <p>Chapter 7: Formatting Word Text.</p> <p>Chapter 8: Adding Tables.</p> <p>Chapter 9: Editing Lengthy Documents.</p> <p>Chapter 10: Collaborating on Documents.</p> <p>Chapter 11: Proofing and Printing Documents.</p> <p><b>Part III: Using Excel.</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Excel Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 13: Entering and Editing Data.</p> <p>Chapter 14: Formatting Data and Worksheets.</p> <p>Chapter 15: Using Formulas and Functions.</p> <p>Chapter 16: Creating Charts.</p> <p>Chapter 17: Using the Excel Database Tools.</p> <p>Chapter 18: Proofing, Printing, and Collaborating in Excel.</p> <p><b>Part IV: Presenting with PowerPoint.</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: PowerPoint Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 20: Building Presentations.</p> <p>Chapter 21: Formatting Slides.</p> <p>Chapter 22: Fine-tuning a Presentation.</p> <p>Chapter 23: Preparing and Presenting a Slide Show.</p> <p><b>Part V: Working with Entourage.</b></p> <p>Chapter 24: Entourage Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 25: E-mailing with Entourage.</p> <p>Chapter 26: Organizing Your Calendar.</p> <p>Chapter 27: Tracking Tasks, Notes, and Projects.</p> <p><b>Part VI: Organizing Digital Media with Expression Media.</b></p> <p>Chapter 28: Introducing Expression Media.</p> <p>Chapter 29: Working with Catalogs.</p> <p><b>Part VII: Working with Office Graphics and Web Features.</b></p> <p>Chapter 30: Adding Graphics.</p> <p>Chapter 31: Creating Web Content.</p> <p>Chapter 32: Using Microsoft Messenger.</p> <p><b>Part VIII: Coordinating and Customizing Your Office.</b></p> <p>Chapter 33: Coordinating Projects.</p> <p>Chapter 34: Customizing Office.</p> <p>Chapter 35: Working with AppleScript.</p> <p>Index.</p>

<b>Sherry Kinkoph Gunter</b> has written and edited oodles of books over the past 16 years, covering a variety of computer topics, including Microsoft Office programs, digital photography, and Web applications. Her recent titles include <i>Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft Office 2007</i> and <i>Teach Yourself VISUALLY Flash CS3</i>. Sherry’s ongoing quest is to help users of all levels master the ever-changing computer technologies. No matter how many times the software manufacturers throw out a new version or upgrade, Sherry vows to be there to make sense of it all and help computer users get the most out of their machines. Sherry currently resides in a swamp in the wilds of central Indiana with a lovable ogre and a menagerie of interesting creatures, including an iMac. <p><b>Jennifer</b> and <b>Greg Kettell</b> have written and contributed to dozens of books about software applications, Web design, and graphics. Their most recent title is <i>Microsoft Windows Home Server Bible</i>. Jenn and Greg have lived all over the United States, but currently call upstate New York home. They share their abode with two children, a dog, three cats, and a bearded dragon, only some of which are housebroken.</p>

<p>Use all the best Office 2008 tools—without giving up your Mac!</p> <p>Mac users, now you can easily share documents, crunch numbers, and make dazzling presentations with Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac and the expert instructions found in this authoritative resource. The book is crammed with everything from Office basics and calendar tips to building Web pages and compiling scripts. Get better at Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—and discover what you don't know about Entourage, AppleScript, and more. It's the Office book Mac lovers need to succeed.</p> <ul> <li>Install Microsoft Office 2008 and learn program basics</li> <li> <p>Build Word docs, Excel® spreadsheets, and PowerPoint® presentations</p> </li> <li> <p>Start e-mailing with Entourage® and organize your calendar</p> </li> <li> <p>Import video clips, use Light Table, and create CDs with Expression® Media</p> </li> <li> <p>Turn Office files into Web pages and add hyperlinks</p> </li> <li> <p>Master AppleScript® tools and automate workflows</p> </li> </ul> <p>Format documents and add graphics</p> <p>Create graphs, charts, spreadsheets, and more</p> <p>Build and fine-tune slide presentations</p>

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