One format I find helpful for beginners is the "Step by Step" guides from
Microsoft Press. They have lots of screen shots and (as implied)
step-by-step instructions. Microsoft Press also publishes something called
"Microsoft Office Word 2007 Plain & Simple"
(
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0735...pt#reader-link) that
looks very promising. At the very outset, it promises "No Computerspeak."
Since Amazon shows only the first (introductory) chapter, the only way to
get a sense of the actual content is to use the "Surprise Me" link, which
shows some sample pages (color screen shots, which are really helpful).
However, be sure to read "A Few Assumptions" on page 5.
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
"Kate G." wrote in message
...
I have a dear friend who finally invested in a computer... and purchased
Word 2007.
I am an above average proficient user of Word -- through 2003 (I do not
own 2007).
I know she is going to be looking for lots of help. Besides annoying all
of you on a regular basis... is there a really good, fairly "simnple"
text that would be a good resource for her. Lots of pics (she is a visual
learner).
The "dummies" series I suppose is an option although I have not checked
out recent releases. I would rather something a little more
"professional" -- while still designed for the TOTALLY new user. (She
never used any version of Word, WordPerfect... nothing!)
So what do you all recommend? (Maybe I'll get a copy for me to -- so when
she asks a question -- I can answer it or at least refer her to the right
page!)
Thanks in advance!
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Kathryn Groves