PowerPoint 2003 for Dummies

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Do most slide show put you right to sleep? Do you want to put on a killer presentation that will blow your audience away, but you’re not quite sure how to compose one? With PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies, you can make your slides come alive with video, sound, and animations that will leave your audience cheering for more.

PowerPoint is one of the standard components of Microsoft Office. With over 120 million users worldwide, it is one of the most popular presentation programs available. It is highly versatile and can be used in many events including:

Conferences
Class lessons and lectures
Business meetings
Seminars

PowerPoint 2003 For Dummies lays down the basic functions to help you get started creating great slides, as well as some tips and tricks for improving your presentation. Chapters focus on useful topics like:

Inserting texts, visuals, and notes in your slides
Editing content and images
Importing data from other applications
Working with hyperlinks and action buttons
Creating Web pages from your slides
Presenting your slides online
Designing your own images for slides
Adding video, animation, and sound
Troubleshooting, such as using the Assistant, repairs, and online resources

This book also shows you how to run projectors, present shows with a mouse and computer, time your slides, and more! Penned by a leading expert in computers, this quick and easy guide is sure to not only familiarize you with PowerPoint but also have you taking command, designing beautiful and creative slides and effective presentations that everyone in your audience will love.

Customer Reviews:

PowerPoint 2003 for Dummies.......2007-03-13

I found the book very helpful and would recommend it to those who want to learn PowerPoint.

Excellent Source.......2007-03-08

PP for Dummies is an excellent source. It can make a dramatic difference with your presentation. I would highly recommend this.

From dumber to dumb...........2006-11-10

Did not have a clue on power point but with the help of a presentation already in place and the tips from this book, I was able to pull it off.

Zero PowerPoint.......2006-06-15

I think if you have used PowerPoint for a month, you'll figure out most of the stuff in this book. That's for those who want the content. If you want a funny read, then get this book.

PowerPoint 2003 for Dummies.......2006-03-04

I had no prevoius experience with PowerPoint. I needed this Dummies book. I have learned a lot of information that experienced users had no knowledge of. Great Book for Beginners.

PowerPointAdvanced Presentation Techniques

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Thought there would be more.
Advanced only in title
this should be basic presentation techniques
Great next step after the basics
No Advanced Techniques here!

PowerPointAdvanced Presentation Techniques
Faithe Wempen
Manufacturer: Wiley
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ASIN: 0764568817

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* The first and only book to focus exclusively on advanced PowerPoint techniques, this latest addition to our successful Power Pack series shows veteran users how to harness sophisticated program features-and take their presentations to the next level
* Techniques covered include putting together design templates and color schemes, working with master layouts, importing and manipulating digital photos and video clips, creating sophisticated animation and transition effects, and building interactive Web-based presentations
* The CD-ROM offers add-ins, utilities, background images, presentation templates, sound effects, animated image clips, third party software toolboxes, presentation libraries, sound effects, and much more

Customer Reviews:

Thought there would be more........2006-08-21

I was looking for an easy more in depth arena for power point, specifically how to cut small portions of a video and put them into the power point.

However it did have very clear information.

Advanced only in title.......2006-05-17

First of all, the comparison to Tufte's book, or a recommendation as a complement in another review for this book is a joke. To those who don't know what I am saying, Tufte tells everyone to stop using PowerPoint altogether, and this book would probably give him a headache.

this should be basic presentation techniques.......2005-02-21

The title is really misleading. This book teaches all beginning powerpoint techniques. I browsed through the book. None of these techniques are advanced. How to rotate a text box. How to fill it with color. Who calls these advanced techniques. Not me.

If you are lookong for a beginners book for powerpoint, you can give this one a try. For advanced book look for alternative.

Great next step after the basics.......2004-10-04

I found this book to be just what I needed to go to the next level. Not only does it go into detail about features of the program, including ones I never knew existed, but it also gave me a lot of ideas for creating effects. For example, using custom animation on a stack of objects to make them appear and disappear in various combinations, and tying in music to individual objects as well as overall soundtracks from CDs.

I liked how it took things that I have used a lot before, like text boxes, and then ran through everything there was to know about them, every little-known option and piece of it. Yeah it does have entire chapters on things that someone might consider a basic feature, but it covers those features in an exhaustive way, way beyond what any other book talks about for them, including links to Web sites with add-ins and articles to go beyond.

This book will definitely have a place on my bookshelf for a long time to come. Any time there's something I want to do out of the ordinary with PowerPoint that I'm not sure about, here's where I'll go.

No Advanced Techniques here!.......2004-09-29

I bought this book because I wanted to find something that would take my work beyond the standard fair of PowerPoint presentations. I stumbled upon this book title just before its release and thought by the title that this was exactly what I was looking for. Advanced techniques would give me a book detailing the cutting-edge of PowerPoint. Boy was I wrong. A whole chapter on text placement? Other chapters detail creating an org chart, creating templates, and using the text tool. Does that sound like advanced techniques to you? Sorely disappointed in the book. My quest goes on for a cutting-edge PowerPoint book.

Microsoft Office 2003 PowerPoint : A Professional Approach, Comprehensive w/ Student CD

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2003 Power Point Book

Microsoft Office 2003 PowerPoint : A Professional Approach, Comprehensive w/ Student CD
Deborah Hinkle , Pat R. Graves , and Margaret Marple
Manufacturer: Career Education
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McGraw-Hill Technology Education’s Professional Approach Series presents exercises in real-life business situations so students get hands-on experience working on actual projects--the best way to prepare them for the on-the-job challenges they'll face. Each lesson contains up to 25 skill-applications and 5 end-of-unit skill-applications that take students from simple to complex situations. The Office 2003 texts complete instruction in all skill sets and activities for the appropriate Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) Exams.

Customer Reviews:

2003 Power Point Book.......2006-11-06

I used this book for an online Power Point class. It was good because it walked you through Power Point but built on things you had learned earlier to reenforce them which was quite helpful. Using it as a resource now that the class is over.

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Disappointing
Content without Soul
Letdown CD
Read the Bible!
A good book

PowerPoint 2003 Bible
Faithe Wempen
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* Offers greater focus on Web collaboration and delivery
* Increased coverage with 200 more pages than previous edition including.
* Features expert advice for designing effective presentations effectively communicate with the audience.
* Expanded coverage of graphics and video integration and more coverage of troubleshooting.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2006-05-30

This book breezes through the basics and then isn't able to deliver on the advanced. There's very little information about the features and functions but I did find a section on how to dress!!! This is supposed to be about the program POWERPOINT, not about presentation basics.

I specifically wanted to understand more about programming templates and add-ins...nothing helpful at all, and sadly, not even enough for a beginner to get a good foundation in this very important concept in powerpoint and in all office components.

I was very disappointed and will be returning it as soon as I can wrap it up and ship it back.

Content without Soul.......2006-05-17

This book has so much content that if you wanted to write an exam on PowerPoint, you could just remember the sentences in this book. What the book doesn't do is tell you why you would want to do things in the way Wempen explains. In a phrase, the book has no soul. It's just a compilation of what PowerPoint's menus can do in so much detail that it hurts.

Letdown CD.......2006-04-03

The book is quite detailed but everybody can put in a few shareware programs and templates on a CD these days. This CD is a complete letdown. I wish they remove the CD and reduce the cost of this book.

Read the Bible!.......2006-03-11

This easy read, easy reference format is awesome. I've been a PowerPoint power user for eight years. This is THE BEST book on PowerPoint I have ever used. I highly recommend it.

Andrew Black
PowerPoint Presentation Coach
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A good book.......2004-01-25

I like this book best of all the PowerPoint books I have. One reason, it has a lot of tips for doing advanced things like custom animation, videos, etc. It also has these workshop lab exercises at the ends of the sections that give you a chance to practice things like a workbook. The CD is also good, it has lots of backgrounds templates and add-ins.

Essentials of Macromedia Captivate: Skills and Drills Workbook

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Cheapest class you will ever take
Essentials of Macromedia Captivate
WYBIWTP - What You Buy Is What Title Promises
These Drills Really DO Increase Your Skills!
Terrific Tool, Terrific Support

Essentials of Macromedia Captivate: Skills and Drills Workbook
Kevin A. Siegel
Manufacturer: IconLogic, Inc.
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Creating interactive lessons that can be viewed over the Internet or from a CD are all the rage. There are many programs that can be used to capture a computer's screen, mouse action and audio. Captivate may be the best of the lot.

Using this fast-paced, step-by-step workbook, you will master Captivate, formerly RoboDemo. You will learn how you can capture screen shots of just about anything on your computer and quickly turn them into movies. You will learn how to make your movies visually appealing and interactive by adding such things as images, captions, rollovers, clickable areas, typing areas, narrative, and sound effects. You will also learn to create quizzes that can be integrated into a Learning Management System.

Note: To complete the lessons presented in this book, you will need the following software and hardware: Macromedia Captivate, 600 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, 128 MB of RAM, 100 MB available disk space. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Flash Player 6 or later, Microphone to record audio, Speakers and a sound card. Captivate does not come with this book. The software can be purchased directly from Macromedia.

Includes activities on the following Captivate features:

Captivate Basics

Images

Pointer Paths, Buttons and Highlight Boxes

Change the Pointer Path | Insert a Text Button | Insert and Format a Highlight Box | Create Captions Automatically

"Let Me Try" Movies

Show Me vs. Let Me Try Movies | Add Click Boxes | Add Text Entry Boxes

Rollover Captions and Rollover Images

Insert a Rollover Caption | Set Rollover Area Properties | Insert a Rollover Image

Slide Labels, Notes and Audio

Animation

Change a Movie's Frame Rate | Add Animation to a Slide | Create a Animation Slide |

Question Slides Create Quiz Slides | Link Movies to Web Sites | Link Movies Together | Work with an LMS

plus you'll find information about Building a Successful e-Training Program, Strategies of e-Learning, Project Management, e-Learning Analysis, e-Learning Design and Development, e-Learning Implementation and Evaluation, e-Learning Instructional and Technological Building Blocks, Training Techniques, Management Systems, Open Standards, Course Design & Content and Human-Computer Interaction.

Customer Reviews:

Cheapest class you will ever take.......2007-01-31

This book is the cheapest class you may ever have, and it is a good class. As you may have noticed there are not many books written on Captivate. It's a shame because Adobe's Captivate really is great program.

I am a freelance web designer and Flash animator in the Seattle market. Last year I wanted to learn Captivate and realized there are no classes in the Puget Sound area and only 3 books on the market.

I purchased this one and it taught me the program just working on the exercises at night. The book has not typos, a nice flow and they cover most of the program. It is a productive book and you see results quickly. Since then I have added E-learning to my list of skills I offer thanks to this book and the Adobe's Captivate.

I do admit I also purchase the Visual Quick Start book. But when I need to reference something I go to Essentials first. I will look at the example in the exercise I did and it will click right away, "Oh that's how I did it".

Essentials of Macromedia Captivate.......2007-01-19

This is a very user friendly book. The ony thing that would make it better is if it were geared for Captivate 2. After going through this book, I feel that I don't need any organized teaching sessions for the skills.

WYBIWTP - What You Buy Is What Title Promises.......2006-10-07

"Essentials of Macromedia (now Adobe) Captivate" is the
title of the book. The promise is maintained when you buy it,
read it and follow its step by step exercises.
If I'm right, "essentials" are the things that come first and
foremost. When you are new to a jungle, a subject or an
application you want to get the essentials as fast as you can.
If the application you want to learn is Captivate, then Kevin's
book is the buddy on your side, the one with more
experience, the one that helps you with clear instructions and
useful tips.
The exercises on the CD are well written and work. They take
you step by step through the major features of Captivate.
The language is simple. Even for those, like me, that have
English as a second language.
In a matter of days you are up and running, creating your own
multimedia instructional materials.
Then you'll probably need other books, because Kevin's
Essentials has brought you, fast and safe, to the point you
can take another leap forward, to reach Station "Advanced".
Last but not least, Kevin Siegel is a "real person" that stands
behind his product. Like other reviewers before me, I wrote
him an Email and he answered promptly.

These Drills Really DO Increase Your Skills!.......2006-08-26

I really think this is the best software tutorial I have ever used, and I have used quite a few in my trillion-year career as a technical writer. It has just the right level of detail. So many tutorial writers leave major concepts and steps out because they assume that you know what they know. And you don't, that's why you bought their stupid book. But this one guides you gently through all you need to know to get firmly established in using Captivate. It was a great help to me when I suddently found a Captivate project on my desk and didn't know exactly where to start. Essentials of Macromedia Captivate helped me start at the appropriate beginning point. It also provided lots of handy tips that I'm sure helped save me a ton of time that I would have spent if I had tried to figure out the software by myself. I would reiterate, as others have here, that you need to follow all the steps in the book to get the most out of it. But doing so is well worth your while.

Terrific Tool, Terrific Support.......2006-06-21

We purchased Kevin's workbook for our team to help us through the learning curve for a new tool in our group. Wow! Kevin's book really delivered and we were creating near finished product movies and company branded templates in a fews days. Kevin has also been very responsive and incredibly helpful via e-mail inquiries.

How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 (How to Do Everything)

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Not What I Expected
Great beginner's book
Good book from start to finish
Great dollar value
You need this book.

How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 (How to Do Everything)
Ellen Finkelstein
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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From the publishers who show you How to Do Everything, here is the ideal resource for anyone who wants to create rich presentations with PowerPoint. You’ll find out how to use all the features of the software and get coverage of key topics, such as creating a well-written outline, the fine points of graphic design, and tips for delivering the presentation in front of an audience. Also included is a section on Microsoft Producer, a free add-in for PowerPoint that manages streaming media for Web and CD-based presentations

Customer Reviews:

Not What I Expected.......2006-06-15

I bought this book based on the feedback on this page. And although I would not call the book unusable, it has a lot of scope for improvement. The book layout is terrible and there is almost zero cross refrencing in the book itself. Imagine the author does not ask the reader to look in another part of the book for more information. So my verdict is that although the book has good content, it's laid out in a haphazard way.

Great beginner's book.......2006-04-03

I love this book. The reason I gave this book 4 stars is because it hopelessly fails trying to get into PowerPoint programming territory. The author should have stayed away from this area and concentrated more on beginner issues. After all, this certainly is a beginner's book. In fact, it's as good as the missing PowerPoint manual. If you want to go beyond the manual, check out the well explained Cutting Edge PowerPoint by Geetesh Bajaj. It makes a great complement to this book. And if you want to do more programming, check out Powerful PowerPoint for Educators by David Marcovitz. And for troubleshooting PowerPoint, look at Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances by Echo Swinford.

Good book from start to finish.......2005-03-10

I really liked this book since it gives a very good overall features and how to's in adddition to advice on how to deliver a presentation in PowerPoint. With this book, you can create a very professional looking powerpoint presentation in an instant. Easy to navigate through the pages and sufficient amount of images to go along with the step by step instruction.

PowerPoint is a must these days for both college students and professional work and this book is a great buy and the price is right. Makes a good reference book.

Great dollar value.......2003-11-03

I find "How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000" a great dollar value. The lack of color between the covers is not a loss, especialy at the checkout counter. As a professional I use computer manuals as a quick resource to solve a particiluar problem. This book is well layed out for topical information and the index in not pretend. The index contains adequate sub-references to make it faster to track down solutions to specific questions. Chapter 1: Get Started With Presentations provides the novice to PowerPoint with the hand holding necessary to get up and going.

You need this book........2003-09-14

This book makes it easy to look up the answers to my questions. It is a perfect book for a novice because the directions are so clear and it's great for me as I know lots but need some help in certain areas. I found that help easily. I love the cautions Ellen gives. For example, she gives a caution about being sure the hyperlink color shows up on the slide. All these pointers make it easy for me to help my clients. She's got call out boxes called tips, short-cuts, cautions, did you know's and how to's. There's an excellent chapter on creating charts. I use this as a reference for when my clients ask me questions as well as an update for what's new in PowerPoint 2003. You can only create more effective presentations using Ellen's clear descriptions and easy to follow pointers.

Advantage Series: Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Introductory Edition

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Advantage Series: Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Introductory Edition
Sarah Hutchinson-Clifford , and Glen Coulthard
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Technology Education
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The Advantage Series presents the Why, What and How of computer application skills to today's students. Each lab in this series is built upon an efficient learning model, which provides students and faculty with complete coverage and enhances critical thinking skills.

PowerPoint 2007 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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Speeds the transition from older versions

PowerPoint 2007 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Doug Lowe
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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ASIN: 0470040599

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New and inexperienced PowerPoint users will discover how to use the latest enhancements to PowerPoint 2007 quickly and efficiently so that they can produce unique and informative presentations
PowerPoint continues to be the world's most popular presentation software
This updated For Dummies guide shows users different ways to create powerful and effective slideshow presentations that incorporate data from other applications in the form of charts, clip art, sound, and video
Shares the key features of PowerPoint 2007 including creating and editing slides, working with hyperlinks and action buttons, and preparing presentations for the Web

Customer Reviews:

Speeds the transition from older versions.......2007-06-29

I have used Powerpoint extensively since the first edition and know it better than most -- and I have alwasy been able to easilly adapt to the latest version. This one is DIFFERENT -- and that's an understatement. Most will think, as did I, that MS screwed up a good program. But there is genius to the new "ribbon approach" - once you get used to it. You will need focus, patience and a helper, like the "Dummies" guide. I wish they had better titles, because having it sitting next to your desk makes YOU feel like a Dummy ... bet get over it, get the book and it will speed up your transition to the new version significantly. Could have had a bit more on the "power-features" but definitely worth the money.

Cutting Edge PowerPoint For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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A Great Investment
Too much "for dummies," not enough "cutting edge"
The PowerPoint Novel
What I Wish EVERY Presenter Knew!
Excellent book, even if you are not a "dummy"

Cutting Edge PowerPoint For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Geetesh Bajaj
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Use these great ideas to help you make your point

Create PowerPoint presentations with Flash(r) movies, Excel(r) charts, and more

Okay, you've PowerPointed before, right? And you knew there must be more cool things you could do? Here they are! This handy guide gives you pointers on what makes a powerful presentation, tips on using the right formats and templates, and directions for dressing up text, wowing 'em with color, adding action, and much more.

Discover how to
* Tweak and streamline PowerPoint
* Get the most from color
* Avoid amateur mistakes
* Use shapes, fills, and 3D effects
* Add photos, soundtracks, and DVD video
* Deliver your presentation with punch

Customer Reviews:

A Great Investment.......2007-02-05

I use this book two ways.

Whenever I start a new presentation, I scan it for ideas on how to keep my presentations fresh. I particularly like the color plates in the middle of the book for guiding my color related design decisions, and the host of other design related tips.

Also, whenever I run into a technical problem that I can't easily resolve myself, I check the book and the answer is usually there.

Get the book, you won't be disappointed.

Too much "for dummies," not enough "cutting edge".......2006-06-26

This is a good book for people with basic PowerPoint skills. It covers useful skills that people who do PowerPoint regularly should know. These skills include:

* how to use drawing tools

* how to use auto shapes, how to fill them with colors or textures, how to precisely position them and rotate them

* how to add lines and points

* how to create your own slide masters, title masters, and templates

* how to insert audio and video clips, and what formats work best with powerpoint

* how to insert links to other slides in your presentation, other files on your computer, or websites

* how to add shadows and customize their appearance

* working with textboxes

* how to incorporate Microsoft WordArt

* how to save your presentation in html format for posting on the web

* introduction to various programs that integrate with PowerPoint, some of which are built in to Microsoft Office (such as Microsoft Graph and Equation Editor)

* how to rip tracks off of music CDs to play during your presentation

However, I consider it an intermediate level book, not "cutting edge." Any intermediate user will already know most of these skills and can figure out the rest very easily, without purchasing this book.

If you are already pretty good with PowerPoint, please browse a copy of this book at your local bookstore before buying to make sure the level is appropriate for you.

I give this book 4 stars, but am subtracting one because the title is false advertising.

The PowerPoint Novel.......2006-06-15

Well, to start with this book does not have any dry or boring moments. It's a rollercoaster of PowerPoint info presented typically well in the Dummies style, and it's got lots of pepper and spice on the way to keep your PowerPoints looking awesome. In fact, even when the book is not with you in front of a computer, you'll still love reading it. I should know because I read it on a long airplane journey. And now when I'm not in front of the book, I still recollect the great advice when I'm doing my PowerPoints. It's like yes, this is what Bajaj said in the book! If you can read just one chapter, read the chapter on Color. That itself is worth the cost of this book.

What I Wish EVERY Presenter Knew!.......2006-05-20

So you've been doing PowerPoint for years now. So you've even done your own custom templates. Now it's time to take your PowerPoint game to the next level. Cutting Edge PowerPoint for Dummies was written by Geetesh Bajaj, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP. That means that, while he doesn't actually work for Microsoft, he knows enough about PowerPoint that Microsoft tells people with questions to talk to him, and people like him. He's got the credentials to do this book.

And this isn't a basic PowerPoint book. Bajaj assumes that you know your way around the software, and that you've got a basic understanding of computers. You won't find any tips on formatting text here (try the other PowerPoint book I reviewed for the basics). What you will find are plenty of tips for spicing up your presentations.

One of the things I notice most often in PowerPoint presentations is that the people designing them have no concept of what color combinations look good. Bajaj discusses contrasting colors, and how to use color combinations to make text stand out and be easier to read. Color plates located in the center of the book help to emphasize his point. If more people would pay attention to this simple tip, PowerPoint presentations would be far less painful to view.

Bajaj then gives tips on enhancing presentations with the use of various forms of media -- video, audio, charts and diagrams, and animations including Flash -- in PowerPoint. He cautions the designer that overuse can be a bad thing, but shows how to make the best use of each of these features to create impressive PowerPoint slide shows.

Probably the most valuable part of the book is the CD-ROM that comes with it. Bajaj has included several programs that are designed to enhance PowerPoint, and are referred to in the book. My favorite so far has been SmartDraw 7, which I've used to create tables and charts that PowerPoint's included application couldn't do. You will also find all the examples that Bajaj uses in the book, including backgrounds, slide templates, and Flash animation samples. I've only just started to scratch the surface of what's on this CD, but PowerPoint power-users will find these resources invaluable.

There are a lot of people who need Cutting Edge PowerPoint for Dummies - we all know one or two. Unfortunately, some of them won't buy it for themselves. Be a good friend and buy it for them. They will thank you, and the people who have to sit through their presentations will really thank you.

Excellent book, even if you are not a "dummy".......2006-03-29

The author of this book sent me a sample chapter to include at my website and I was so intrigued by it, I decided to read the whole book, and was very impressed.

Do yourself a favor and forget the "dummy" in the title. This book offers great insight into some of the not-so-obvious workarounds that can be used to get the most out of your presentations. So, it's not only helpful to people who are newer to PowerPoint, but also includes lots of goodies for the advanced PowerPoint user. I learned lots of ways to fine tune stuff that I've had to take outside of the program before to get the result I wanted. Geetesh shows lots of alternative ways to get the job done within the program.

And, the texture files and other great stuff included on the CD are fantastic. The CD, itself, is worth the cost of the book.

If you want to see a sample of the AutoShapes chapter, the full chapter is here at my website:

http://personal-computer-tutor.com/geetesh/cepptfull01.html

I believe you will agree with me and follow-up on this sample tutorial by buying the full book ... and I doubt you will be disapppointed. This is a much-needed guide into some of PowerPoint's secrets.

Linda Johnson
Linda's Computer Stop

Cascading Style Sheets: Separating Content from Presentation, Second Edition

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Jam packed full of great information on css and layout
Great book to start and devlope CSS
autoparts web man
Excellent
Real Motivation to use CSS

Cascading Style Sheets: Separating Content from Presentation, Second Edition
Owen Briggs , Steven Champeon , Eric Costello , and Matt Patterson
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ASIN: 159059231X

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This book is a focused guide to using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for the visual design of web pages. It provides concise coverage of all the essential CSS concepts developers need to learn (such as separating content from presentation, block and inline elements, inheritance and cascade, the box model, typography, etc). It also covers the syntax needed to effectively use CSS with your markup document (for example CSS rules, how to structure a style sheet, linking style sheets to your (X)HTML documents, CSS boxes etc).

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a powerful technology that can be used to add style and structure to your web pages without needing to resort to "hacks" such as HTML table layouts and "spacer images". However, this is not the only advantage over other styling methods. You can specify your CSS styles in a separate file, then apply those styles to every page in your web site. When you want to change a style on your site, you can do it by modifying one style sheet, rather having to update every page. This is only one example of the many advantages CSS brings to your web development work.

Customer Reviews:

Jam packed full of great information on css and layout.......2007-05-02

Do you want to learn really how powerful CSS can be? This book takes you from the ground up and helps you to understand not only the how to use css for layout but also why you use css. Starting off with the basics you get a good feel for how to write css in both the page itself as well as in an external stylesheet. The authors also explain the advantages and disadvantages of each way to include the styles. Then the book takes you through typography, which unless you are already an expert, you will gain a great understanding of exactly how the type settings really work with the text on a web page. Next, it dives into how to use the css to control your page layout with many different known techniques. You also will understand how these designs work so you can review them and walk away with the knowledge of how to leverage existing patterns and modify them to your needs. If you want to know how to design a page using css definitely get this book.

Great book to start and devlope CSS.......2007-03-22

I have seen this book as very good reference for css. I just would like to have CD also with samples. It is must buy.

autoparts web man.......2006-11-05

This book does an excellent job of explaining CSS. My main focus is seperating content from presentation being my sites are search engine friendly.

Excellent.......2006-07-07

Great for CSS beginers, I found everything here I needed to know to get started.

Real Motivation to use CSS.......2006-02-24

Before reading this book, I had never understood the TRUE real reason for using CSS. The authors for this text do a fantastic job at explaining how HTML has become tainted with stylistic tags and hacks (was not the original intention for HTML, ie using tables for layout), and how CSS has come to the rescue to seperate visual presentation from content. This book is a great read to get a thorough and quick introduction to CSS. It flows well and has incredibly useful examples.

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