Practical Computer Literacy

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Microsoft Office 2013 and Windows 8: This text has been updated to cover Microsoft Office 2013 and both Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8, keeping students fully up-to-date.

This convenient text provides thorough, effective instruction on basic computer skills by integrating coverage of essential computer and Internet concepts and Microsoft Office 2013 skills within a streamlined, reader-friendly package.

The accompanying Book-on-CD features animations, screen tours, and hands-on activities in a simulated environment, providing an ideal complement to the text and an appealing way to enhance learning.

WebTrack enables instructors to easily track student activities in order to monitor progress, assess learning, and make adjustments as needed throughout the course.

Nearly fifty projects in the back of the book allow students to develop their skills by applying what they learn to real-world scenarios they are likely to encounter in their personal and professional lives.

Students can learn by watching computer concepts in action with over 150 computer-guided tutorials on the BookOnCD.

Learn by watching computer concepts in action with over 150 computer-guided tutorials on the BookOnCD.

Fully updated to reflect Microsoft Office 2013 software.

IC3 certified with Global Standards 4.

Coverage of both Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Additional "practical" material, such as visual examples of formatting (hanging indents, business memos, worksheet templates, etc.) to show "what" as well as "how."

Please note - all supplements will be available via the Instructor and Student Companion Sites on Cengage.com and cengagebrain.com (no Instructor Resource CD for this edition).