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  • Copyright 2009
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  • ISBN-10: 0-7897-3774-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3774-8

MCAS Exam Prep

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist

Exams for Microsoft® Office 2007

Word 77-601

Excel 77-602

PowerPoint 77-603

Outlook 77-604

Access 77-605

Ron Gilster

CD Features Five Practice Exams

Score Higher on the MCAS Exams!

We provide you with the proven study tools and expert insight that will help you score higher on your exams.

  • Clear and simple explanations, lists, and screen shots walk you through the Microsoft Office processes you need to know to score well on the MCAS exams.
  • Study strategies, challenges, and key terms focus your study so you can maximize your preparation time.
  • Comprehensive discussion of all subject areas covered on the MCAS exams.
  • Practice Questions that include detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers—so you can learn the material from your success and mistakes.

This book covers all the skills measured by the MCAS Exams for Microsoft Office 2007, including

  • Creating, customizing, formatting, and organizing Word documents
  • Working with visual content, references, and document review processes
  • Creating, manipulating, and formatting data and other content in Microsoft Excel
  • Presenting Excel data visually with charts and illustrations
  • Sharing and securing Microsoft Office content
  • Creating, formatting, and delivering PowerPoint presentations
  • Managing messaging, scheduling, and tasks with Microsoft Outlook
  • Working with Outlook contacts and personal contact information
  • Structuring, presenting, managing, and maintaining Access databases
  • Building and modifying Access queries

CD Features Five Practice Exams

The CD includes five practice exams so you can drill and practice—another effective Exam Prep study tool that helps you assess your readiness for the MCAS Exams for Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access).

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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3774-8

ISBN-10: 0-7897-3774-4

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Exam Objectives Reference

Getting Ready for the MCAS Exams

Part I: Getting Started

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007

Working with the Office 2007 Interface

    Using the Microsoft Office Button

    Working with the Office 2007 Application Ribbons

    Working with the Quick Access Toolbar

    The Mini Toolbar

    Using Key Tips

    Understanding the Status Bar

Opening and Closing a Document

    Opening a Document

    Closing a Document

Printing a Document

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Part II: MCAS 77-601: Using Microsoft Office Word 2007

Chapter 2: Creating and Customizing Documents

Introduction

    Creating and Saving a Document

    Opening a Blank Document

    Applying a Document Template

    Entering Text in a Document

    Naming and Saving a Document

    Saving a Document with a Different File Format

Viewing Word 2007 Document Layouts

Editing a Word 2007 Document

    Selecting Text

    Deleting and Replacing Text

    Finding and Replacing Text

    Moving and Copying Text

Inserting Page Headers and Footers

    Adding a Header to a Document

    Customizing Document Headings

    Adding a Footer to a Document

Controlling Document Pagination

    Page Margins

    Applying Line and Page Breaks Settings

    Page Numbering

Making Documents Easier to Find Using Document Properties

Personalizing Office Word 2007

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 3: Formatting Content

Introduction

Use Styles to Format a Document

    Using Word 2007 Styles

    Using Quick Styles and Themes to Format Text

    Page Background

Use Direct Formatting to Format a Document

    Using Home Tab Icons

    Using the Shortcut Menu

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 4: Working with Visual Content

Introduction

Inserting Illustrations into a Word 2007 Document

    Inserting Illustrations

    Inserting a Chart

Formatting Images in a Word 2007 Document

    Picture Tools Adjustment Options

    Applying Picture Styles

    Editing Images

    Adding Figure Captions

    Wrapping Text Around Images

Formatting Text Graphically

    Using Borders to Highlight Text

    Applying Shading and Fill to Text

    Insert and Format Text in a Text Box

    Insert a Hypertext Link

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 5: Organizing Content Using Quick Parts and Lists

Introduction

Organize Content Using Quick Parts

    Create a Building Block Using Quick Parts

    Insert a Building Block into a Document

    Save a Building Block in a Template

    Maintain a Building Block

Use Lists to Organize Content

    Organize Content Using a List

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 6: Organizing Content Using Tables

Introduction

Organize Content Using a Table

    Insert a Table into a Word 2007 Document

    Insert a Linked Table into a Document

Format a Table in a Word 2007 Document

    Formatting a Table with the Table Tools Design Tab

    Formatting a Table Using the Table Tools Layout Tab

    Sorting Data in a Word 2007 Document Table

    Using Formulas in a Word 2007 Table

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 7: Inserting References and Merging Documents

Introduction

Insert and Format References

    Inserting a Table of Contents

    Modify a Table of Contents

    Insert a Footnote or Endnote in a Word 2007 Document

    Insert a Reference Citation in a Word 2007 Document

Merge Documents and Data Sources

    The Mailings Tab

    Create and Print Envelopes and Mailing Labels

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 8: Reviewing Documents

Introduction

Navigating in a Word 2007 Document

    Use Thumbnails View to Navigate a Word 2007 Document

    Use Select Browse Object Features to Navigate Through a Word 2007 Document

Compare and Merge Document Versions

    Compare Two Documents

    Combine Two Word 2007 Documents

Tracking and Managing Changes

    Tracking Document Changes

    Manage Tracked Changes

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 9: Sharing and Securing Content

Introduction

Sharing Documents

    Managing Document Properties

    Inspect a Document for Hidden or Private Information

Controlling Access to a Document

    Encrypting a Document

    Set Permissions to Restrict Access to a Document

Insert a Digital Signature

    Creating a Digital Signature

    Inserting a Digital Signature into a Word 2007 Document

    Mark a Word 2007 Document as Final

    Password Protect a Document

    Check the Compatibility of a Document

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Part III: MCAS 77-602: Using Microsoft Office Excel 2007

Chapter 10: Creating and Manipulating Data

Introduction

The Excel 2007 Ribbon

Creating and Saving a New Excel 2007 Workbook

    Creating a New Excel 2007 Workbook

    Saving an Excel 2007 Workbook

Entering Data Using AutoFill

    Using the AutoFill Handle

    Using the Editing Fill Option to Fill in Values

    Creating a Custom Fill List

Ensuring the Data Integrity of an Excel 2007 Workbook

    Applying a Password to Control the Opening of a Workbook

    Protecting an Excel 2007 Workbook

Changing Worksheet Views

    Using Zoom to Change a View

    Using the Multiple Windows View

    Using Freeze Panes

    Using Split

    Viewing and Controlling Two Worksheets

    Switching Windows

    Creating Custom Views

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 11: Formatting Data and Content

Introduction

Managing Excel 2007 Worksheets

    Adding a New Worksheet to a Workbook

    Renaming and Coloring Worksheet Tabs

    Moving or Copying a Worksheet

    Deleting a Worksheet from a Workbook

    Changing the Background of a Worksheet

Formatting Excel 2007 Worksheets

    Inserting Page Numbers into a Worksheet

    Changing Cell Fonts

    Inserting and Deleting Cells, Rows, or Columns into a Worksheet

    Changing Row Height or Column Width

    Showing, Hiding, Aligning, or Coloring Cells

    Applying a Theme to a Worksheet

Defining Cells and Cell Ranges with Excel Names

    Defining an Excel Name

    Managing Defined Names

Formatting Data as a Table

    Creating a Table in an Excel 2007 Worksheet

    Formatting Data as an Excel 2007 Table

    Converting an Excel 2007 Table to a Range of Cells

    Managing the Design of an Excel 2007 Table

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 12: Creating and Modifying Formulas

Introduction

Working with Formulas

    Using Arithmetic Operators

    Understanding Operator Precedence

Referencing Data in Formulas

    Relative Cell References

    Absolute Cell References

    R1C1 References

Summarizing Data Using an Excel Formula

    Conditional Summation Using SUMIF

    Conditional Summation Using SUMIFS

    Conditional Counts and Averages

Summarizing Data Using Subtotals

    Inserting Subtotals into a Cell Range

    The Subtotal Function

    Calculating a Result Using an Array Formula

Using Conditional Logic in a Formula

    The IF Function

    The AND, OR, and NOT Functions

Looking Up Data Using a Formula

    Using a Vertical Lookup to Find Data

    Using a Horizontal Lookup to Find Data

Formatting Text Using a Formula

    Text Functions

    Using Conditional Formatting to Format Cells

Displaying and Printing Formulas

    Display Worksheet Formulas

    Printing Formulas

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 13: Presenting Data Visually

Introduction

Creating and Formatting Charts

    Comparing Chart Formats

    Creating a Chart

    Formatting and Modifying a Chart

    Customizing a Chart

Inserting and Modifying Illustrations

    Inserting an Illustration

    Modifying an Illustration

Arranging Data in an Outline

    Grouping Data

    Inserting Subtotals Manually

    Inserting Subtotals Automatically

    Manipulating an Outline

Sorting and Filtering Data

    Sorting Data

    Filtering Data

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 14: Collaborating and Securing Data

Introduction

Managing Corrections and Additions Made to Workbooks

    Tracking Changes to a Workbook

    Allowing Users to Edit Selected Ranges

Protecting and Sharing an Excel 2007 Workbook

    Protecting a Workbook and Its Worksheets

    Sharing a Workbook or Worksheet

Preparing a Workbook for Distribution

Saving a Workbook

    Saving a Workbook with the Same Filename and Location

    Saving a Workbook with a Different Name, Location, or Format

Setting Print Options

    Changing Active Printer

    Printing a Partial Worksheet

    Printing a Worksheet

    Printing a Workbook

    Printing Comments by Reviewers

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Part IV: MCAS 77-603: Using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

Chapter 15: Creating and Formatting Presentations

Introduction

Working with the PowerPoint Workspace

    Changing the Workspace View

    Changing the Default View

Creating, Formatting, and Saving a New Presentation

    Creating a Basic Presentation

    Using a Presentation Template

    Saving a Presentation

Creating and Changing Presentation Elements

    Adding or Modifying Text Boxes

    Adding or Modifying an Object Box

    Arranging Elements on a Slide

Creating Slide Masters

    Editing a Slide Master

    Setting the Background of a Slide Master

    Formatting a Slide Master

    Adding Headers and Footers to a Slide Master

Creating a New Presentation Template

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 16: Working with Slide Animation and Linked Content

Introduction

Working with Slide Transitions

    Applying a Transition in the Presentation Pane

    Applying a Transition in the Slide Sorter

    Applying Transition Sound

    Changing the Transition Speed for a Slide

    Setting the Advance Slide Setting or Timing

    Applying Transition Settings to All Slides

    Removing a Transition from a Slide

Working with Slide Animation

    Applying a Standard Animation to a Slide

    Applying a Custom Animation to a Slide

Adding and Linking Content to a Presentation

    Inserting a Hyperlink to an Object

    Creating Links Within a Presentation

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 17: Collaborating on and Delivering Presentations

Introduction

Reviewing a Presentation

    Inserting a Comment on a Slide

    Reviewing Comments Inserted into a Presentation

    Editing a Comment

    Deleting All Markup

Securing and Sharing Presentations

    Inspecting a Presentation

    Checking a Presentation with the Compatibility Checker

    Protecting a Presentation with Passwords

Preparing Printed Materials

    Printing Slides

    Customizing and Printing Notes Pages

    Customizing and Printing Handouts

    Printing a Presentation’s Outline

Creating a Custom Slide Show

Creating a Basic Custom Slide Show

Creating a Hyperlinked Custom Slide Show

Preparing for and Rehearsing a Presentation Delivery

    Modifying Slide Show Settings for a Presentation

    Rehearsing a Presentation

Packaging a Presentation on a CD

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Part V: MCAS 77-604: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Chapter 18: Managing Messaging

Introduction

Configure Outlook 2007

    The Outlook 2007 Workspace

Create and Send an Email Message

    Create a New Email Message

    Set Delivery Options

Format a Message

    Use Stationery for a Message

    Change the Text Font of a Message

    Insert Bulleted or Numbered List

    Insert a Table into a Message

    Insert Horizontal Lines into a Message

    Insert a Symbol or an Equation into a Message

    Change the Background of a Message

    Insert a Graphic Image into a Message

Add Attachments to a Message

    Attach a File to a Message

    Attach an Outlook Item to a Message

    Attach an Electronic Business Card to a Message

Signatures and Automated Messages

    Insert a Signature in a Message

    Reply to Messages Automatically

Configure Outlook 2007 Security Settings

    Apply a Digital Signature

    Encrypt an Outgoing Message

Use Tracking and Delivery Receipts to Manage Email

    Flag an Email for Tracking

    Request Read or Delivery Receipts

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 19: Managing Contacts and Scheduling

Introduction

Working with Contacts

    The Contacts Folder

Working with Distribution Lists

    Create a Distribution List

    Edit or Remove a Distribution List

Creating a New Contacts Folder

Schedule Meetings, Appointments, and Tasks

    Schedule a Meeting with a Contact

    Schedule an Appointment

    Create and Assign a Task

Share a Calendar with Other Users

    Saving a Calendar as an iCalendar

    Sending a Calendar by Email

    Sharing an Outlook Calendar with Specific Users

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 20: Organizing Information

Introduction

Using Color Categories for Messages

Working with Outlook 2007 Data Files

    Outlook 2007 Data Security

    Manage Outlook 2007 Folders

    Working with Outlook 2007 Offline

Completing Searches in Outlook 2007

    Using Instant Search

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Part VI: MCAS 77-605: Using Microsoft Office Access 2007

Chapter 21: Structuring a Database

Introduction

Database Basics

    Organizing Data for a Database

    Record Keys

Create a Database in Access 2007

    Access 2007 Templates

    Create a New Blank Database

Create and Define Tables and Fields

    Creating a Table in the Datasheet View

    Creating a Table in the Design View

    Modify Field Properties in Design View

Create Relationships

    Define Relationships

    Print Relationships

    Delete a Relationship

Add, Change, or Remove a Primary Key

    Setting a Primary Key

    Use an AutoNumber Key

    Remove a Primary Key

    Change a Primary Key

Enter, Edit, and Delete Records

    Enter Data into a Table

Find and Replace Data

Use Document Attachments

    Attach Documents to a Field

    View or Edit Attached Files

    Save Attachments to New Locations

    Remove an Attached File

Split a Database

    Splitting a Database

    Distributing a Front-End Database

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 22: Working with Queries and Forms

Introduction

Creating and Modifying Queries

    Creating an Access 2007 Query

    Applying a Query

    Modifying a Query

Creating and Modifying a Form

Creating a Form

    Modifying a Form

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 23: Presenting and Sharing Data

Introduction

Sorting and Filtering Data

    Filtering Data

    Sorting Data

    Putting It All Together

Creating and Modifying Reports

    Creating a Default Report

    Creating a Report with the Report Wizard

    Creating a Report from a Blank Report

    Creating a New Report in Design View

    Modifying an Existing Report

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 24: Managing and Maintaining Databases

Introduction

Perform Routine Database Operations

    Backing Up Databases

    Open a Database with Exclusive Access

    Maintain Database Table Linkages

    Convert an Access 2007 Database

    Compact and Repair a Database

Import and Export Database Objects

    Importing Database Objects

    Exporting Access 2007 Objects

Print Database Objects

    Print a Database Object

    Quick Print a Database Object

Chapter Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Answers to Review Questions

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