Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2002provides a total-immersion, hands-on tutorial that walks readers at a variety of skill levels step by step, mouse-click by mouse-click, keystroke by keystroke through the various features of PowerPoint 2002. The well-illustrated, spiral-bound manual contains easy-to-read, appealingly formatted procedural explanations and step-by-step exercises in a multi-part Lesson format. Real-life, on-the-job scenarios make content immediately relevant. An accompanying CD-ROM contains data files, Internet simulation, and additional resources.Create, Save, and Print a Presentation. Modify Text and Enhance Slides. Work with Slide Objects. Enhance Slides with Graphics and Objects. Work with Slide Shows. PowerPoint and the Web.For anyone wanting to develop skill in using PowerPoint.

How We've Organized the BookEach lesson in PowerPoint 2002 is made up of several exercises. Lessons are comprised of short exercises designed for using PowerPoint 2002 in real-life business settings. Every application exercise (except for the Critical Thinking exercises) is made up of seven key elements: On the Job.Each exercise starts with a brief description of how you would use the features of that exercise in the workplace. Exercise Scenario.The PowerPoint tools are then put into context by setting a scenario. For example, you may work for a crafts store putting together a promotional presentation. Terms.Key terms are included and defined at the start of each exercise, so you can quickly refer back to them. The terms are then bolded in the text. Notes.Concise notes describe and outline the computer concepts. Procedures.Hands-on mouse and keyboard procedures teach all necessary skills. Application Exercise.Step-by-step instructions put your skills to work. On Your Own.Each exercise concludes with a critical thinking activity that you can work through on your own. You are challenged to come up with data and then additionally challenged to use the data in a presentation. TheOn Your Ownsections can be used as additional reinforcement, for practice, or to test skill proficiency. In addition, each lesson ends with twoCritical Thinking Exercises.As with theOn Your Owns,you need to rely on your own skills to complete the task.