Word 97 One Step at a Time [With Real Examples & Interactive Software...]

The cd-rom software that comes with this book is great. The software is mulit-media and guides the user along, literally, through a series of lessons that give a solid foundation in Word 97. I used the book-software to help me earn my Microsoft Office User Specialist, Word 97 certificate. I've recomended the book to several others, and I am glad to give the book praise here too.

The second One Step to buy. The "talk you through" audio is on target in every way. One major drawback...These books are hard to install. Clearly the team that wrote the book was customer focused. But, the teams that put the installation together are tech types who leave little things out here and there, thus requiring their support and making you frustrated when it does not work right. Additionally, the installation instructions are hidden in the back. Lots of improvement can be made to the content organization...they are in no way as bright or customer focused as the actual computer content of the books. One cannot install more than one book without trouble. Additionally, if you have win 98, make sure the book states its system requirements support 98...I assumed and lost on this word book. Support sent me a patch. In short, installation can be a real pain, but stay with it because the product is worth the pain.The flow of the book is perfect. The quick learn or refresh memory via the demo mode cuts time to use into a fraction of looking and reading. I cannot recommend this concept enough.

This book was so easy to follow. It gave easy to follow directions. It was very thorough. It gave great examples. I have all the One Step Books. Do you have one for understanding email and internet? PLEASE HELP! I am working from a book called "creating web sites" that has numerous errors. It leaves out instructions. I don't know how a publisher can put this book on the market.