Benchmark Series: Microsoft Office 2010

Paradigm's new Benchmark Series: Microsoft Office 2010 offers a project-based, case-study approach to learning Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students build a working knowledge and introductory skill level in each application.

• Project approach creates a realistic context for learning practical skills.
• Case study assessments at chapter and unit levels test students' abilities to solve problems independently. Case study assessments at chapter and unit levels test students' abilities to solve problems independently.
• Capstone integrated project capitalizes on the power of the Office suite.
• NEW! Includes model answer images for in-chapter projects.

Preface. Getting Started. Using Windows 7. Browsing the Internet Using Internet Explorer 8.0.

Word 2010
Unit 1. Editing and Formatting Documents.
1. Preparing Documents.
2. Formatting Characters and Paragraphs.
3. Enhancing Paragraphs.
4. Formatting Pages.
Unit 1 Performance Assessment.

Unit 2. Enhancing and Customizing Documents.
5. Formatting Sections.
6. Managing Reference Data.
7. Creating Envelopes and Labels; Merging Documents.
8. Creating Tables and SmartArt Graphics.
Unit 2 Performance Assessment. Word Index.

Excel 2010
Unit 1. Preparing and Formatting a Worksheet.
1. Preparing an Excel Workbook.
2. Inserting Formulas in a Worksheet.
3. Formatting an Excel Worksheet.
4. Enhancing a Worksheet.
Unit 1 Performance Assessment.

Unit 2. Enhancing the Display of Workbooks.
5. Moving Data within and between Workbooks.
6. Maintaining Workbooks.
7. Creating a Chart in Excel.
8. Enhancing the Display of Workbooks.
Unit 2 Performance Assessment.
Excel Index.

Access 2010
Unit 1. Creating Tables and Queries.
1. Creating Database Tables.
2. Creating Relationships between Tables.
3. Modifying and Managing Tables.
4. Performing Queries.
Unit 1 Performance Assessment.

Unit 2. Creating Forms and Reports.
5. Creating Forms.
6. Creating Reports and Mailing Labels.
7. Modifying, Filtering, and Viewing Data.
8. Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Data.
Unit 2. Performance Assessment. Access Index.

PowerPoint 2010
Unit 1. Creating and Formatting PowerPoint Presentations.
1. Preparing a PowerPoint Presentation.
2. Modifying a Presentation and Using Help.
3. Formatting Slides.
4. Inserting Elements in Slides.
Unit 1 Performance Assessment.

Unit 2. Customizing and Enhancing PowerPoint Presentations.
5. Creating Tables, Charts, and SmartArt Graphics.
6. Using Slide Masters and Action Buttons.
7. Applying Custom Animation and Setting Up Shows.
8. Integrating, Reviewing, Protecting, and Saving Presentations.
Unit 2 Performance Assessment. PowerPoint Index. Office 2010 Integrated Project.

Nita Rutkosky has been an office technology instructor at Pierce College at Puyallup (Puyallup, WA) since 1978. She has taught a variety of courses including all levels of keyboarding, machine transcription, records management, business machines, word processing, and desktop publishing. In addition to this textbook, Ms. Rutkosky has authored and co-authored many computer application textbooks for Paradigm Publishing, Inc.

Audrey Rutkosky Roggenkamp has been teaching courses in the Business Information Technology department at Pierce College in Puyallup, including keyboarding, skill building, and Microsoft Office programs. In addition to this textbook, Ms. Roggenkamp has authored and co-authored many computer application textbooks for Paradigm Publishing, Inc.