What is the easiest way to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint??

Answer 1

the best way is by doing
the following is the best book I have found
it walks you trough step by stem with images so you can compare the screens.

Essentials: Microsoft Office XP
Spiral-bound: 650 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; Spiral edition (September 28, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0130927813
ISBN-13: 978-0130927811
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.5 x 1.4 inches

Answer 2

To be honest, the easiest way is to just use it and play around with the software. Nothing beats hands-on learning. Sure there are books, classes, and all sorts of tutorials on the internet, but the best way to learn to use any software is just install it on a PC and play around with it and then if you need help, look it up under the Help tab, or even better do a search on the net for how to do something and chances are you can find the answer pretty easily if you get stuck. The main thing is you want to use the program first and not just read instructions before using it. Anything you have to refer to should only be used for reference if you run into trouble. If you have the interest, you can pick it up pretty quickly this way and not feel like you have to learn it because you are constantly using it and picking things up without even thinking about it. That's what I did anyway and now it's just second nature.

If there is one fundamental skill that is worth taking a class for, it is typing. I'm sure typing classes probably teach on Word so as a bonus you will be learning to use Office as well without necessarily taking a "Microsoft Word" class. If you know how to type, then learning how to use Excel, Powerpoint, and Word should come to you much easier this way.

Answer 3

Excel takes a little getting used to, in terms of setting up formulas, lists, etc. 95% of people probably only use 5% of Excel's capabilities, but that's usually enough for most uses, i.e., calculation, etc. However, Excel can do some very sophisticated data analysis and computation; it all depends on what your work wants you to do. It could take you a day to learn the basics or months to learn the real heavy-duty stuff.

Answer 4

Depends on your learning style. Probablly best to have someone show you the basics, then just play around and make a sample document, slideshow, and spreadsheet.

Some people love to read manuals, some need one on one instruction, and others just want to hack away.

Answer 5

Like what "But why" said, play it around or EXPLORE it by yourself. It is easier to learn it by ourselve than by reading and following manual in CD or by book step by step. Sometimes, manual is very confusing and could take time but if we DO IT by ourselves we can learn more rather than the book can provide. So, start it now..it's really FUN and EASY, just like ABC. Goodluck!

Answer 6

Check out these learning CDs.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sw/002-6754113-7399251?url=search-alias%3Dsoftware&field-keywords=learn+office

A couple of books would do you good. Used books at good prices and in excellent condition.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/102-9567927-6390517?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=MS+office