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Microsoft Photoshop Tutorials

Photoshop - Introduction

Adobe® Photoshop® software is the de facto standard for digital image enhancement, photo retouching, and image compositing. Learn how to use palettes, filters and layers. Plus learn about undo and redo, editable text, flexible and precise color management controls.

Photoshop - Intermediate

After learning the material in this tutorial you will be able to create, record, play and add a command to an action. You will be able to utilize the batch feature, install and use plug-ins. You will also be able to us new Photoshop tools such as the magic eraser tool, background eraser tool, art history brush tool, and extract tool. As well as create new history snapshots and utilize the contiguous option. You will also learn in this tutorial how to calibrate your monitor and set up your printer correctly for Photoshop documents!

Photoshop - Advanced

After learning the material in this tutorial you will be able to identify and work with standard and specialized color modes, convert images to bitmap mode and indexed color. You will learn how to get around in, and use ImageReady 2.0 features and options. You will also learn how to add effects to layers in PhotoShop 5.5 plus create and use masked layers!

Photoshop - Web Graphics

After learning the material in this tutorial you will be able to identify and work with GIF, JPEG, and PNG file compression, the save for web feature and it's palettes. You will be able to create and implement buttons, rollovers and slices. You will also learn how to add a web browser to use in previewing images, how to create convert and view an animated GIF. Once you have finished this journey of learning Photoshop 5.5 Web Graphics you will also be able to create some very cool backgrounds for your web pages!

Microsoft Access Tutorials

Access - Introduction

After completing the material in this tutorial, you will be able to plan and create your own database as well as determine Inputs and Outputs. You will also know how to use the Office Assistant, create tables, design forms and work with records, which will be the basis for understanding and using Microsoft Access 2002.

Access - Intermediate

Access is a powerful software application that can be used to keep data pertaining to a specific subject matter in one easy to find location. Access also makes updating information simple by changing the data whenever an update takes place. This is why Access has become a vital source for businesses and organizations to maintain important information.

Access - Advanced

Microsoft® Access is a powerful database application that can be used to keep data pertaining to a specific subject matter in one easy to find location. Access also makes updating information simple by changing the data whenever an update takes place. This is why Access has become a vital source for businesses and organizations to maintain important information.

Access Visual Basic for Access - Volume 1

By the time we've finished this tutorial, you'll be able to create new modules to store Functions and Sub Procedures that will handle many different tasks in Access. You'll also be able to use Visual Basic for Applications to enhance the functionality of the standard Access forms by responding to events occurring to the form or the controls it contains. Finally, you'll be able to manipulate the Access Interface by adding new menu items to the Standard Access menus, which can then be used to access and manipulate external applications, such as Internet Explorer.

Visual Basic for Access - Volume 2

Visual Basic for Access 2000--Volume 2

Microsoft Excel Tutorials

Excel - Introduction

In this course, you'll learn how to use this spreadsheet program to organize and present your data in a clear, concise manner, plus find out how to perform basic data analysis. Finally, we'll cover different options for printing your data, and learn how to post Excel documents on the web.

Excel - Intermediate

In this course, you'll learn techniques for increasing your proficiency in using Microsoft® Excel for more complicated operations. You'll learn to assign ranges, use templates, and work with data and lists.

Excel - Advanced

In this course, you'll increase your skills for working with functions and formulas, using macros, and creating graphics.

Visual Basic for Applications - Excel

By the time you finish Learning Visual Basic for Excel 2000, you'll be able to manipulate information from within an Excel spreadsheet by simply using Visual Basic for Applications commands. You'll successfully be able to use coding to create macros as well as handle any errors with macros. You'll also be able to add new items such as worksheets and charts to an open workbook by making calls to the methods of an Active sheet.

Microsoft Office Tutorials

Microsoft Office - Integration

After completing the material in this tutorial you will be able to use Microsoft® Office 2000 to share information across applications and over the Internet. You will be able to share this information by linking, embedding, importing, exporting and simply by dragging and dropping. .

Microsoft Office - Web Tools

After learning the material in this tutorial you will be able to use all of the Office 2000 applications together to create the required elements for an outstanding website. You will be able to convert Word documents and Excel spreadsheets to web pages. You will also be able to convert existing parts of a database to active server pages using Access. You will be able to use FrontPage to build a home page and edit active server pages. Finally, you will learn how to use PowerPoint and Windows Media Services (formally NetShow) to broadcast an online presentation for project collaboration.

Visual Basic for Applications - Office

After completing the material in this tutorial, you will understand the great functionality that Visual Basic for Applications has to offer including using the building blocks of VBA to work with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. You will be able to use variables, program with loops, and work with subs, functions, and arguments. You will also be able to create user forms for Office products.

Microsoft Outlook Tutorials

Outlook - Emailing

After learning the material in this tutorial, you'll be able to do everything from navigate your way around the window to color code and organize messages, to handle corporate workgroups and create offline folders. In between, you'll learn how to work with contacts, use the auto signature, format settings and preferences, and a whole lot more.

Outlook - Scheduling

After learning the material in this tutorial, you'll be able to do everything from create journal entries to send meeting requests. You'll also be able to do things like organize folders, set reminders, set up NetMeetings, organize your tasks, and track the tasks you've assigned to someone else. In addition, you'll be familiar with Outlook's security and encryption features, as well as how to add new menu items and add and delete buttons from toolbars.

Microsoft PowerPoint Tutorials

PowerPoint - Introduction

Whether you'll have an audience of hundreds or just two or three people gathered around a laptop, using PowerPoint will help you create effective, interesting, and easy-to-understand presentations. With PowerPoint, you can design presentations for 35-millimeter slides, paper printouts, overhead transparencies--even the Internet! However you decide to use it, PowerPoint includes all the tools you'll need to include text, charts, tables, graphics, music, and animation.

PowerPoint - Intermediate

In this tutorial, you'll delve further into PowerPoint's capabilities. You'll learn to create and import charts and tables, both of which can be crucial to a well-rounded presentation. We'll explore some formatting options as well, and spend some time creating custom graphics and designs. Finally, I'll show you how to ensure an effective delivery by seeing to every last detail.

PowerPoint - Advanced

You will learn the tools and approaches you can use to make your next Microsoft® PowerPoint presentation a show stopper. You'll learn how to develop and perfect your own style and how to jazz up your presentation using sounds, pictures, and visual effects. We will also tell you how to make the most of your materials.

Microsoft Project Tutorials

Project - Introduction

If you're looking to achieve Microsoft Office User Specialist certification in Project 2000, this tutorial is your starting point. This is the first in a series of three tutorials aimed at preparing the User for the MOUS Project 2000 exam. In this title, you'll learn the very basics of using Project 2000. You'll learn to create a simple project file and take it through the foundational stages leading up to and including saving the baseline plan.

Project - Intermediate

This tutorial is the second in a series of three aimed at preparing the user for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exam for Project 2000. Creating a baseline project is just the beginning of using Project 2000. In Learning Project 2000, Intermediate, the user learns some of the many ways to manage and track progress in a project file. For example, the user learns to show work on project tasks, create and assign rate tables, and generate reports for team members and stakeholders. If Project 2000 MOUS certification is your aim, this tutorial will help you hit the target!

Project - Advanced

This tutorial is the third in a series of three aimed at preparing the user for the Microsoft® Office User Specialist certification exam for Project 2000. In this tutorial we learn to use some of Project 2000's more advanced features. We learn advanced project and resource management, advanced tracking, and we work with multiple projects. If Project 2000 MOUS certification is your goal, this tutorial will help you kick it through the uprights!

Microsoft Windows Tutorials

Windows 2000 - Getting Acquainted

This tutorial is designed to acquaint an end-user who is new to Windows or Windows 2000 Professional with the environment. It's an ideal course for people who are less confident and proficient at the computer. After learning the material in this course a user will be able to perform typical functions within Windows 2000 with ease. The individual will understand how to use the desktop to maneuver through Windows 2000. They will be able to use the Start menu, open programs and use many of the Accessories, get Help, search for files, and use the Windows Explorer to navigate through their system.

Windows 2000 - Desktop Management

This tutorial is designed to help Windows 2000 Professional network administrators get up and going with their network. It's a great follow-up course to Installation & Configuration because both of these courses are especially targeted to the person taking responsibility for the network. This course teaches how to administrate using Windows 2000 Professional without the server. It's ideal for smaller networks. After learning the material in this course the administrator will understand how a network using Windows 2000 Professional is operated using workgroups and the basics of how to go about setting up this network. The administrator will be able to use the Network ID Wizard, add workstations to the network, and make groups. They'll understand how to implement security measures and take advantage of network sharing. They will become familiar with where to access the Administrative tools and how to take advantage of these tools day to day.

Windows 2000 - Installation and Configuration

This tutorial is designed to teach anyone who would like to create a network using Windows 2000 Professional how to install and configure Windows 2000 Professional for use. People who will benefit from this course include owners of small or home businesses that would like to have a reliable, user-friendly network; or any other user who has reason to set up a network or install Windows 2000 Professional onto a machine. Highlights of this tutorial include teaching how to determine what type of installation to use based on the machine that is being used. The learner will be prepared to make a clean install, an upgrade, a dual-boot installation, and will understand the basics of a installation over a network. The learner will understand how to partition their drives and be able to determine which type of partitioning will work best for them.

Windows 2000 - Internet Functionality

This tutorial is designed for any user who is ready to take advantage of the simple Web tools in Windows 2000 and to progress into some of the more advanced tools like software based VPN. After learning the material in this course the user will be able to set up various types of Internet connections such as virtual private networks, dial-up and LAN connections. They'll know how to schedule and broadcast live presentations over the Internet using Windows Media Player. And, users will be able to take advantage of some of the highly praised features of Windows 2000 which include offline web page, offline file and folder viewing.

Windows 2000 - Security

This tutorial is designed to teach users how important security measures are on their own workstation and to educate them in ways to use Windows 2000's security features. After learning the information here, someone will be able to create and edit user account information, utilize all sorts of passwords, and understand how to take advantage of access levels. They will know how to set up a shared folder, and provide printer permissions for other users on the network. They'll be familiar with EFS (Encrypting File System) and how to encrypt files or folders as well as be familiar with smart cards and how they are used.

Windows XP - Introduction

This introductory tutorial will teach you the basics of the Windows XP Professional operating system. You'll be introduced to the Windows interface and become familiar with the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, folders, and icons. You'll learn to navigate open windows by scrolling, minimizing, maximizing, and multi-tasking. You'll become familiar with Windows Explorer by finding, opening, saving and deleting files. You'll learn about folders and how to create, rename, move, and delete them.

Windows XP - Intermediate

This tutorial will expand your basic knowledge of Windows XP Professional. You'll learn to customize its interface by working with the desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and My Documents. You'll become familiar with Windows programs by learning their basic components and functionality features. You'll take a look at the Control Panel by changing settings and adding/removing hardware and software.

Windows XP - Advanced

This tutorial will take a look at more complex features of Windows XP Professional. You'll become familiar with system tools and learn to utilize them to maintain a healthy computer. You'll learn to use mobility tools, like Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance. You'll explore Windows Messenger and learn to communicate using your PC.

Windows XP - Internet

This tutorial will introduce you to the Internet by familiarizing you with its history and terminology. You'll learn how to configure a connection in Windows XP Professional. You'll become familiar with browsers and how to browse, search and print. You'll take a look at communicating with others using NetMeeting.

Windows XP - Networking

In this tutorial you'll learn the fundamental of networking by looking at network architectures, protocols, and topologies. You'll learn about physical media like cables, network interface cards, and hubs. You'll learn how to configure a network by using tools available in Windows XP Professional. You'll become familiar with sharing, securing, and managing resources, as well as maintaining users and groups.

Microsoft Word Tutorials

Word - Introduction

In this course, you will learn the basic features of Word 2002. You will learn how to prepare simple documents, get help, use some basic formatting features, print out documents, and correct your work. After completing this course, you should be familiar with the menus and toolbars and should feel comfortable with accessing the help system to obtain tutorial information on how to perform more advanced features.

Word - Intermediate

In this course you will learn some of the productivity features of Word 2002, including the ability to merge mailing lists with documents for generating form letters, etc. You will also learn how to incorporate graphics, tables and charts into your documents. You will learn how to format tables, creating borders and shading. Finally, you will learn the basic concepts of document management and using templates.

Word - Advanced

This advanced course will explore some of the most advanced productivity features in Word 2002. You will learn how to manage large documents, by creating sub-documents, indices, table of contents and cross-references. You will learn how to create forms that can be used for online input and to use macros to further enhance your productivity in Word. You will also learn how to customize your interface by selecting tools that should appear on the toolbar and creating custom menus.

Visual Basic for Applications - Word

By the time you've finished this tutorial, you'll be able to use the Word Application object to add, manipulate, and remove documents from the application. You'll also learn about Digital Signatures and ActiveDocument objects. Finally, you'll be able to use the collections of a document to manipulate the appearance of Characters and Words.

Word - Secrets and Timesavers

After completing the material in this tutorial you will be able to use some of the new features in Word 2000 like click and type and the Office clipboard to complete everyday tasks. You will discover some useful tricks and shortcuts for formatting and editing text and documents. Finally, you will be able to use Word 2000 to work more effectively with a work group by completing your work quickly and easily.

Microsoft Programming Tutorials

DHTML - Volume 1

Once you've mastered the lessons in this tutorial you'll be able to create a basic Web page consisting of DHTML. Specifically, you'll be able to use the tools that make HTML Dynamic and apply its framework. You'll be able to program using scripting options for both Internet Explorer 4.0 and Netscape Communicator 4.0. Finally, you'll be able to use scripts for the Dynamic Object Model, some Object-Oriented Scripting and apply basic data and variables manipulation.

DHTML - Volume 2

After learning the material in this tutorial, you will be able to manipulate variables in JavaScript, use functions to group events, and use loops to repeat events. You will also be able to manipulate Cascading Style Sheets by controlling font properties, the layout, and element formatting. You will also be able to add expandable outlines and element movement effects to embellish your web page.

DHTML - Volume 3

After learning the material in this tutorial, you will be able to create filters, transitions, and effects on page elements. You will also be able incorporate Multimedia controls, add audio, video, bind data, and learn about "XML". Finally, you'll be able to use advanced features like ActiveX controls, Java Applets, and completely assemble a Web page from scratch.

HTML 4 - Volume 1

After learning the material in this course you will be able to start your own web page. You'll be able to add text to the page, add formatting to that text, and use other programming tags to format your page.

HTML 4 - Volume 2

After learning the material in this tutorial you'll know whether you want to program with or without a HTML converter or editor; and you'll be able to use one if you prefer it. You'll be able to add a hyperlinks to a page, insert images, or even make a clickable image. Finally you'll be able to change the background of a Web page and manipulate its text.

Visual Basic - Internet

By the time you're finished with this tutorial, you'll be able to create simple ActiveX Components that can be used in an application or over the Internet. You'll also be able to use the OLE Properties of Internet Explorer to manipulate its appearance and functionality from an external program. In addition, you'll be able to create Dynamic HTML Web pages that will interact with and respond to Events that occur in a Web Browser. Finally, you'll be able to create an Internet Information Server application that will utilize Microsoft's Personal Web Server to access information and communicate with the program.

Visual Basic - Volume 1

After learning the material in Programming in Visual Basic 6 Volume 1, you'll be able to create Windows based interactive programs using various controls, properties, and procedures. You'll learn how to open the program, use toolboxes, use menu commands, use the Command button and add controls. Finally, you'll be able to change control properties, work with code, save work, create dynamic labels and use list properties.

Visual Basic - Volume 2

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Microsoft Web Design Tutorials

Adobe Acrobat

After learning the material in this tutorial you will be able to work with Acrobat Reader, convert a document into PDF file format, make text and graphic changes to a PDF file. You will be able to add annotations, digital signatures and bookmarks to PDF files, add web links to a document, convert HTML pages to PDF, edit HTML converted pages and use Web Capture!

Discover the Internet

After you learn the material in Discover the Internet, you'll be able to use an Internet connection and your computer to access the best of what the Web has to offer. You'll know the history of the Internet and be able to differentiate between the Internet and World Wide Web. You'll be aware of the protocols used on the Internet, be able to use a browser, download, search online or use File Transport Protocol (FTP). Finally, you'll know how to send and receive e-mail.

FrontPage - Introduction

Using FrontPage, you can easily create and maintain a Web site that's dedicated to any subject under the sun. What's even better, FrontPage lets you work in a WYSIWYG --or, "what you see is what you get"--environment, meaning you don't have to master a new programming language to get started.

FrontPage - Intermediate

In this tutorial, you'll learn to edit page properties and add hyperlinks. It shows you how to add different images and sounds, and how to design tables. Finally, teach you how to edit Web documents. This tutorial assumes you're already able to navigate through the FrontPage program, create a Web site using templates, add and edit text and art, and access the online Media Gallery.

FrontPage - Advanced

In this tutorial, you'll build forms and frames for your Web pages, plus you'll set up databases, organize your web files, and finally publish your web site.

Publisher

Microsoft Publisher 2000 helps you easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and Web sites.