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Learn to:Navigate the Windows 8 Start screenCreate user accounts and set passwordsUse Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and Outlook®Master the basics ofWindows 8 and Office 2013!Windows and Office work together to turn your PC into a productivity tool. The unique Windows 8 interface combines with updates to Office 2013 to create a new computing experience. This book offers quick answers for when you get stuck. Learn your way around the Windows 8 Start screen and Charms bar as well as Office 2013 applications.The new Windows — see how to launch programs, customize Windows 8, and create user accountsApps and more — install and update apps, locate missing ones, and identify which ones are runningGet social — add your social networking and e-mail accounts to Windows 8 for quicker updatingWelcome to Office 2013 — navigate the Ribbon and create and format Word documents and Excel spreadsheetsGet organized — manage your e-mail and contacts and track your appointmentsOpen the book and find:A tour of the Windows 8 Start screenHow to password-protect your user accountTips for adding or removing Start screen itemsAdvice on customizing Office 2013Ways to punch up your PowerPoint presentationsHints for analyzing data with Excel .
About the Author
Born in San Diego, California, Andy Rathbone began writing for newspapers in the early 80s. He started freelancing articles to computer magazines soon after, then began writing the "Windows For Dummies" series in 1992. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide.He's since written more than 50 books, with more than 15 million copies in print. Recent books include Windows 10 For Dummies, Windows 8.1 For Dummies, Surface For Dummies, and Windows 8 Tablets For Dummies.His newest book, the third edition of Windows 10 For Dummies, is available now.Mr. Rathbone answers a reader's question each week at his website: www.andyrathbone.com.
