Microsoft 365 Word For Professionals For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Introduction

Welcome to Microsoft 365 Word For Professionals For Dummies, a clever name given to a book that’s really about oppressed workers in Asia who hand-place sesame seeds on hamburger buns. I’m not serious, of course. I’m just checking to see whether you’re actually reading this introduction.

This book goes way beyond the beginner’s user level when it comes to word processing with Microsoft Word. The subject matter isn’t technical but rather geared toward professionals or anyone who is serious about the words they write. Microsoft Word is a powerful program, and few people venture into its more sophisticated levels. That’s sad because many of Word’s features can save you time and help you create a better document.

About This Book

Are you still reading the introduction? That’s really weird. Most people don’t even bother. In fact, they take the copy of this book that they illegally downloaded, grab the information they want, and then go on Facebook and lament how the economy is crumbling. I love that story.

Still, I’m proud of you for continuing to read this introduction. Truly, it’s the best part of the book. That’s because this is where I explain how this book covers a lot of material not found anywhere else. Google? Forget it. I’ve looked. The people (or robots) who put “help” up on Google don’t know what they’re talking about. If you really want to understand Word and create outstanding documents, you have the best resource in your hands right now.

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