Summary: SmartSuite 98 Fast & Easy gives immediate answers to "how to" questions. Each page is filled with pictures and explanations that instruct and show the reader exactly what to do, making both the book and the program easy to use. With its completely visual format, readers see each step and its result This book provides a series of hands-on exercises, visually teaching the reader how to access all the resources of SmartSuite 98 and its components, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, professional slide-show presentations, and converting files to Web pages. Beginning users progress quickly to an intermediate level where they learn how to customize each component for maximum results and productivity. Tips and tricks are provided throughout the book.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part I: Discovering SmartSuite
1. Getting Started with SmartSuite
Understanding the Parts of SmartSuite
SmartCenter
Word Pro
1-2-3
Freelance Graphics
Approach
Lotus Organizer
Using SmartCenter
Using Drawers
Working with Folders
2. Getting Help
Accessing Help Topics from the SmartCenter
Accessing Help Topics from a SmartSuite Application
Using Help Topics
Using the Help Index
Using the Expert
Finding Help on the Web
Part II: Using Word Pro
3. Creating a Simple Document
Starting Word Pro
Creating a Document
Inserting the Date and Time
Moving Around in a Word Pro Document
Moving Around Using the Scroll Bar
Moving Around Using the Keyboard
Inserting Text
Selecting Text
Deleting Text
Undoing Mistakes
4. Formatting Word Pro Documents
Working with Text Attributes
Making Text Bold
Underlining Text
Changing Text Attributes Using the Status Bar
Working with Fonts
Changing the Font Typeface Using the Text Menu
Selecting a Font Size
Selecting Paragraph Alignment and Indention Options
Setting Paragraph Alignment
Indenting a Paragraph
Working with Bullets
Creating a Bulleted Paragraph
Selecting a Bullet Style
Setting and Deleting Tabs
Setting Tabs
Deleting a Tab
Inserting Special Symbols
5. Working with Page Layout
Setting Margins
Changing Page Size
Changing Page Orientation
Adding Page Borders
Adding a Header or Footer
Creating a Header or Footer
Inserting a Page Number in a Footer
6. Working with Tables
Creating a Table
Entering Text into a Table
Selecting Table Cells
Modifying Table Size
Adding Rows
Adding Columns
Changing Column Width
Formatting a Table
Placing Borders around Cells
Setting Number Formats for Cells
Connecting Cells
Creating a Repeated Heading
7. Creating Reports
Adding Footnotes
Creating a Table of Contents
Marking the TOC Headings
Generating the Table of Contents
Updating Your Table of Contents
8. Improving Your Writing
Using Find & Replace Text
Correcting Your Spelling
Discovering SmartCorrect
Using the Word Pro Spell Check
Using the Thesaurus
9. Completing Your Document
Saving a Document
Saving a Document the First Time
Resaving a Document
Printing a Document
Viewing a Document Full Screen
Printing with the Print Button
Closing a Document
Opening a Document
Exiting Word Pro
Part III: Using 1-2-3
10. Creating a Simple Workbook
Starting 1-2-3
Exploring the 1-2-3 Screen
Moving Around the 1-2-3 Screen
Entering Data
Entering Labels into Cells
Entering Values into Cells
Entering Totals
Editing Data
Replacing the Contents of a Cell
Editing the Contents of a Cell
Undoing Mistakes
Learning Selection Techniques
Changing the Size of the Spreadsheet
Inserting Columns and Rows
Deleting Columns and Rows
Moving Data Around
Copying and Pasting Cells
Using Drag-and-Drop to Move Cells
Using SpeedFill
11. Working with @Functions and Formulas
Creating Formulas
Creating a Simple Formula
Creating a Compound Formula
Copying Formulas
Copying Formulas Using SpeedFill
Copying Formulas with Copy and Paste
Creating an Absolute Reference in a Formula
Using @Functions
Using @SUM
Using @AVG
12. Formatting Worksheets
Changing Fonts
Selecting a Font Typeface
Selecting a Font Size
Selecting a Font Style
Working with Range Properties
Using Other Formatting Styles
Setting Number Formatting
Adjusting Column Width
Changing Alignment and Justification
Adding Borders
Formatting the Entire Page
Changing Margins
Changing Page Orientation
Creating a Header or Footer
Making a Page Fit
Selecting a Paper Size
13. Completing Your Workbook
Checking Your Spelling
Saving a Workbook
Saving a Workbook the First Time
Resaving a Workbook
Closing a Workbook
Opening a Saved Workbook
Opening a File from the Windows Desktop
Opening a File from 1-2-3
Freezing Worksheet Titles
Printing a Workbook
Using Dynamic Print Preview
Hiding Rows and Columns
Unhiding Rows and Columns
Printing a Range
14. Creating Charts
Creating a Chart
Modifying a Chart
Changing a Chart Style
Adding Chart Titles
Resizing a Chart
Moving a Chart
Deleting a Chart
Printing a Chart
Part IV: Using Freelance
15. Creating a Simple Presentation
Starting Freelance
Using SmartMasters
Selecting a Page Layout
Entering Text on a Slide
Adding Clip Art to a Slide
Adding Slides
Working with Bulleted Lists
Moving a Bulleted Item
Adding a Chart to a Slide
Editing Chart Data
Working with Table Slides
Creating a Table
Changing the Font of Table Cells
Moving Around in Your Presentation
Using the Status Bar Navigation Buttons to Move to a Slide
