The first thing you'll notice about Word X for Mac OS X is its Aquainterface, but the changes to this word-processing warhorse go deeper. Theyinclude complete support for Mac OS X's modern architecture, and newWeb-authoring, drawing, graphics, and proofing tools. With all theinnovations in Word X, where do you start? Word X for Mac OS X: VisualQuickStart Guide is the fastest, easiest way to get your bearings andput the program's power to work for you.

Author and Mac expert Maria Langer breaks Word down into step-by-stepexplanations of all the key tools, tasks, and techniques, and shares hertimesaving tips throughout. The book's plentiful screenshots not onlyacquaint you with Word's new Aqua-inspired menus and dialog boxes, theyalso ensure that you stay on track as you work. Newcomers to Word can startwith the basics, then move on to more advanced techniques, such asinserting objects and multimedia events, creating outlines, and publishingWeb pages. Those upgrading from previous versions can use the book as ahandy quick-reference guide, taking advantage of the page tabs to skipstraight to specific topics.