1. Introducing Microsoft Office 2011

In this “before you get started” chapter, there’s nothing you’ll need to commit to memory. There will be no test.

If you’re new to Office, the initial application-specific sections (“About Word,” “About Excel,” “About PowerPoint,” and “About Outlook”) will familiarize you with the tasks that the core applications were designed to help you accomplish.

If you’re upgrading from Office 2008, the next section (“New in Office 2011”) will point you to the important new features and changes introduced in Office 2011.

Finally, if you’re still deciding whether to purchase or upgrade to Office ...

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