Windows 8 and Office 2013 For Dummies

By: Andy Rathbone and Wallace Wang

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Synopsis: Learn to:Navigate the Windows 8 Start screenCreate user accounts and set passwordsUse Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookMaster the basics ofWindows 8 and Office 2013!Windows and Office work together to turn your PC into a productivity tool. The unique Windows 8 interface combines with updates to Office 2013 to create a new computing experience. This book offers quick answers for when you get stuck. Learn your way around the Windows 8 Start screen and Charms bar as well as Office 2013 applications.The new Windows -- see how to launch programs, customize Windows 8, and create user accountsApps and more -- install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which ones are runningGet social -- add your social networking and e-mail accounts to Windows 8 for quicker updatingWelcome to Office 2013 -- navigate the Ribbon and create and format Word documents and Excel spreadsheetsGet organized -- manage your e-mail and contacts and track your appointmentsOpen the book and find:A tour of the Windows 8 Start screenHow to password-protect your user accountTips for adding or removing Start screen itemsAdvice on customizing Office 2013Ways to punch up your PowerPoint presentationsHints for analyzing data with Excel