Do you take the shortest route instead of the side roads whenyou're trying to get somewhere? Do you choose the streamlinedmodel instead of one loaded with gizmos and gadgets? Do you valueease over extras? WordPerfect 12 is practical software designed tohelp you create great-looking, readable documents. Whetheryou're a recent convert from longhand (welcome to the modernworld) or a word processing pro, WordPerfect12 For Dummiescovers what you need to know, including:
* The basics, like using menus and toolbars, saving, editing, andprinting files, getting help, and more
* Editing and formatting text, adding page numbers, charts, coolfonts, borders, backgrounds, and more
* Using templates to make your life easier
* Creating envelopes and labels and doing multiple mailings
* Using the compatibility toolbars, Workspace Manager, OfficeReady template browser, and wireless office capabilities
* Creating and integrating columns, tables and graphics
* Creating Web pages, Adobe Acrobat Documents, XML files, andeven Microsoft Office documents
* Publishing your document as a Web Page
WordPerfect12 For Dummies was written by Margaret LevineYoung, David C. Kay, and Richard Wagner, all computer gurus whohave written or contributed to other For Dummies books andnumerous computer books. After it shows you how to do what you needto do, it inspires you to do things you probably didn't knowyou could do, such as:
* Changing Workspaces to the WordPerfect Legal mode if you needto create legal documents
* Choosing from 26 different tool bars to fit the way you workand what you're working on
* Using WordPerfect Office Ready for 40 additional templates
* Printing bar codes
* Using Microsoft Outlook contact information in WordPerfect
First you'll get comfortable with WordPerfect 12, and thenyou'll get confident and want to explore more. Whether youare a beginner, need a quick refresher, or want to take advantageof the advanced functions, with its complete index,WordPerfect12 For Dummies will be the reference you relyon.