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Press Release: June 16, 2010

Three New Plain & Simple Books from Microsoft Press

Greetings,

Learn the simplest ways to get things done. Three new Plain & Simple titles show users of Microsoft® Windows® and Office the best ways to learn new skills and solve problems. Contact me with the titles you're interested in, as well as where you'll post your review.

—Mary Rotman, [email protected]

New Releases from Microsoft Press

Microsoft® Office 2010 Plain & Simple
by Katherine Murray
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This colorful, no-nonsense guide uses easy-to-follow steps and screenshots, and clear, concise language to show the simplest ways to get things done with Microsoft Word, Excel®, Outlook®, PowerPoint®, Access®, Publisher, and OneNote®.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • Create documents, Web pages, and other publications
  • Organize your e-mail, calendar, contacts and tasks
  • Build spreadsheets to analyze and visualize data
  • Set up a simple database
  • Capture notes with ink, voice or text


Microsoft® Excel® 2010 Plain & Simple
by Curtis D. Frye
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This full color, no-nonsense book shows you the quickest ways to solve a problem or learn a skill, using easy-to-follow steps and concise, straightforward language. You'll analyze, manage, and share information in more ways than ever before.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • Manage your financial data and personal expenses
  • Get started quickly with prebuilt templates
  • Create formulas and functions to do the hard work
  • Sort, filter, update, and copy your data
  • Use charts and graphics to bring data to life
  • Collaborate with colleagues by sharing spreadsheets online


Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 Plain & Simple
by Jim Boyce
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This full color, no-nonsense book shows you the quickest ways to manage your email and schedule appointments, using easy-to-follow steps and concise, straightforward language. You'll learn how to stay productive and in touch with all of your personal and business networks.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • Send and receive messages, files, and photos
  • Set up e-mail filters to weed out the junk
  • Manage your contacts and stay in touch
  • Keep track of your calendar and manage your tasks
  • Read RSS feeds right from your inbox
  • Jot down e-notes and keep a journal



For a review copy or more information please email [email protected]. Please include your delivery address and contact information.

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