Microsoft® Office 2013 For Dummies -- About the Author -- Dedication -- Author's Acknowledgments -- Contents at a Glance -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Who Should Buy This Book -- How This Book Is Organized -- How to Use This Book -- Icons Used in This Book -- Getting Started -- Part I: Getting Started with Office 2013 -- Chapter 1: Introducing Microsoft Office 2013 -- Starting an Office 2013 Program -- Introducing the Microsoft Office Ribbon -- Using the Ribbon -- Using the Quick Access Toolbar -- Customizing an Office 2013 Program -- Exiting Office 2013 -- Chapter 2: Selecting and Editing Data -- Adding Data by Pointing -- Selecting Data -- Editing Text with the Pop-up Toolbar -- Deleting Data -- Cutting and Pasting (Moving) Data -- Copying and Pasting Data -- Using Paste Options -- Dragging with the Mouse to Cut, Copy, and Paste -- Undo and Redo -- Sharing Data with Other Office 2013 Programs -- Chapter 3: Modifying Pictures -- Adding (and Deleting) Pictures -- Manipulating Pictures -- Enhancing Pictures -- Chapter 4: Getting Help from Office 2013 -- Browsing the Help Window -- Searching in the Help Window -- Making the Help Window Easier to Read -- Part II: Working with Word -- Chapter 5: Typing Text in Word -- Moving the Cursor with the Mouse -- Moving the Cursor with the Keyboard -- Navigating through a Document -- Finding and Replacing Text -- Checking Your Spelling -- Checking Your Grammar -- Viewing a Document -- Chapter 6: Formatting Text -- Changing the Font -- Changing the Font Size -- Changing the Text Style -- Changing Colors -- Justifying Text Alignment -- Adjusting Line Spacing -- Making Lists -- Using the Ruler -- Using Format Painter -- Using Styles -- Using Templates -- Removing Formatting from Text -- Chapter 7: Designing Your Pages -- Inserting New Pages -- Adding (and Deleting) a Cover Page -- Inserting Page Breaks.

Inserting Headers and Footers -- Organizing Text in Tables -- Formatting and Coloring a Table -- Sorting a Table -- Deleting Tables -- Making Text Look Artistic -- Dividing Text into Columns -- Previewing a Document before Printing -- Part III: Playing the Numberswith Excel -- Chapter 8: The Basics of Spreadsheets: Numbers, Labels, and Formulas -- Understanding Spreadsheets -- Storing Stuff in a Spreadsheet -- Formatting Numbers and Labels -- Navigating a Spreadsheet -- Searching a Spreadsheet -- Editing a Spreadsheet -- Clearing Data -- Printing Workbooks -- Chapter 9: Playing with Formulas -- Creating a Formula -- Using Functions -- Editing a Formula -- Conditional Formatting -- Data Validation -- Goal Seeking -- Creating Multiple Scenarios -- Auditing Your Formulas -- Checking for Errors -- Chapter 10: Charting and Analyzing Data -- Understanding the Parts of a Chart -- Creating a Chart -- Editing a Chart -- Using the Chart Tools -- Using Sparklines -- Organizing Lists in Pivot Tables -- Part IV: Making Presentations with PowerPoint -- Chapter 11: Creating a PowerPoint Presentation -- Defining the Purpose of Your Presentation -- Creating a PowerPoint Presentation -- Working with Text -- Chapter 12: Adding Color and Pictures to a Presentation -- Applying a Theme -- Changing the Background -- Adding Graphics to a Slide -- Adding Movies to a Slide -- Adding Sound to a Slide -- Chapter 13: Showing Off a Presentation -- Spell-Checking Your Presentation -- Organizing Slides in Sections -- Adding Visual Transitions -- Adding Hyperlinks -- Viewing a Presentation -- Creating Handouts -- Part V: Getting Organized with Outlook -- Chapter 14: Managing E-Mail with Outlook -- Configuring E-Mail Settings -- Creating E-Mail -- Attaching Files to Messages -- Reading and Organizing E-Mail -- Deleting E-Mail Messages -- Chapter 15: Calendars, Contacts, and Tasks.

Setting Appointments -- Storing Names and Addresses -- Managing Tasks -- Part VI: Storing Stuff in Access -- Chapter 16: Using a Database -- Understanding the Basics of a Database -- Designing a Database -- Editing and Modifying a Database -- Typing Data into a Database -- Closing and Saving a Database -- Chapter 17: Searching, Sorting, and Querying a Database -- Searching a Database -- Sorting a Database -- Querying a Database -- Chapter 18: Creating a Database Report -- Using the Report Wizard -- Manipulating the Data in a Report -- Editing a Report -- Making Reports Look Pretty -- Deleting a Report -- Part VII: The Part of Tens -- Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Using Office 2013 -- Saving Office 2013 Files -- Password-Protecting Your Files -- Guarding against Macro Viruses -- Customize the Ribbon -- Save to SkyDrive -- When in Doubt, Right-Click the Mouse -- Freezing Row and Column Headings in Excel -- Displaying Slides Out of Order in PowerPoint -- Reduce Spam in Outlook -- Using Office Web and Windows RT -- Chapter 20: Almost Ten Ways to Make Office 2013 Easier to Use -- Build Your Own Apps for Office -- Collaborating with the Review Tab -- Using Word's References Tab -- Using Excel's Data Tab -- Saving and Sending Files -- Encrypting a File -- Checking File Compatibility -- Ignoring the Silly Office Ribbon -- Index.