By Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001

Microsoft Office 2000 is a powerful suite of applications designed to enhance productivity—whether at home, in school, or in the workplace. Its seamlessly integrated tools help users manage everyday tasks with ease: organizing calendars, sending and receiving email, writing letters, creating letterheads and visiting cards, designing newsletters, and even building and publishing websites. Office 2000 includes the world’s most widely used word processor (Word 2000), spreadsheet (Excel 2000), and web browser (Internet Explorer), along with an impressive set of additional applications: PowerPoint 2000 for presentations, Access 2000 for database management, Outlook 2000 for email and personal organization, Publisher 2000 for desktop publishing, PhotoDraw 2000 for graphics, FrontPage 2000 for website creation, and a collection of small business tools. When used effectively, these applications can save time, reduce effort, and significantly improve productivity.

Introduction to Computers with MS‑Office 2000 is written for anyone who wants to learn about computers and master these essential productivity tools. The book follows a clear, step‑by‑step approach, making it easy for beginners to learn each application at their own pace. Because the book is organized into sections, readers can start with the basics—computers, Windows, and Office 2000—and then move directly to the specific application they want to explore.

To make learning practical and relatable, the book uses a single, continuous example—a bookstore—to demonstrate how each Office 2000 application can be used to perform real‑world tasks. Whether you work in a large organization, run a small business, or use a computer for personal projects, the examples show how Office 2000 can help you accomplish your goals more efficiently.

The book includes numerous screenshots, real‑life examples, and hands‑on exercises to make the learning experience engaging and effective. We hope this book becomes a valuable companion on your journey toward becoming more confident, capable, and productive with computers and MS‑Office 2000.