I hope First Look: Microsoft Office 2010 inspires you and gives you a good
sense of the exciting features coming in the release of Office 2010. This
book was written while the software was in development, so you may find some
variance in screen illustrations and procedures, but the overall story is the same: The key
to the new features is freedom and flexibility—you’ll be able to see how to get more from
your applications no matter how—or where—you choose to use them. Office 2010 is designed
to help you express your ideas clearly and creatively, work seamlessly with a group
to get things done efficiently and on time, and access and work with your files virtually
anywhere with a similar look and feel whether you’re using your PC, browser, or phone. To
showcase these key points, First Look:Microsoft Office 2010 follows this organization:
Part I,
“Envision the Possibilities,” introduces you to the changes in
Office 2010 and shows you how you can make the most of the new
features to fit the way you work today. Chapter 1, “Welcome to Office 2010,” gives you
a play-by-play introduction to new features; Chapter 2, “Express Yourself Effectively
and Efficiently,” details the great
feature enhancements and visual effects throughout the
applications; and Chapter 3, “Work Anywhere with Office 2010,” explores the
flexibility factor by presenting a set of scenarios that enable users to complete their work
no matter where their path takes them.
Part II,
“Hit the Ground Running,” focuses on each of the Office 2010
applications in turn, spotlighting the key new features and showing
how they relate to the whole.These chapters provide a how-to guide for many of the
top features you’re likely to use right off the bat, and they offer inspiring ideas
on how to get the most from your
favorite applications.
Part III, “Next Steps with Office 2010,” zooms up to the big picture and
provides examples to help you think through interoperability. How often
do you use the various Office applications together? Customer research shows
that people often don’t realize how well the applications work together as a
complete system—which means
they might be laboring over items they could easily
incorporate from somewhere else. This part of the book provides examples for
integrating the applications and explores Office 2010 security and training opportunities, as
well. So if you’re ready, let’s take a closer look at the
ways Office 2010 can help you express your ideas, whether you work on your own or as a part
of a team, and share your work with the world.