Microsoft Office 97

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Chapter 2

• Microsoft Office 97

- A suite of powerful software applications
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Programs

• Combines a variety of individual tool
  programs
• Word Processor
• Spreadsheet
• Database
• Presentation
• Others

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Programs

• Advantages of a suite
• Commands for the different programs are
  similar
• You can pass data between the different types
  of programs
• Easier to learn

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Microsoft Word 97

• Allows you to create
• Letters
• Handouts
• Tests
• Flyers
• Individualized reports
• Newsletters

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Microsoft Word 97

• Allows you to
• Create web pages
• Use graphics
• Add clip art
• Create illustrations

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Access 97

• Organize information
• Maintain an inventory
• Keep track of teaching materials
• Help students learn about curricular topics

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Microsoft Excel 97

• Calculate grades
• Keep a classroom or club budget
• Develop money-making projects
• Develop problem solving activities in math

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Microsoft PowerPoint 97
Provides an easy means of creating
professional looking programs
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Moving Information between programs

• You can place students names and information from
  a data base into letters and progress reports
• Copy budget information managed in a spreadsheet
  into memos or letters
• Create graphs to place in reports or newsletters

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Help

• Provides online help
• On-screen Assistant
• Look up references using Help without closing
  your document