Randy Nordell is a Professor of Business Technology at American River College in Sacramento, California. He has been an educator for over 20 years and has taught at the high school, community college, and university levels. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Stanislaus, a single subject teaching credential from Fresno State University, a master’s degree in Education from Fresno Pacific University, and a doctorate in Education from Argosy University. Randy is the author of Microsoft Office 2013: In Practice and Microsoft Outlook 2010, and he speaks regularly at conferences on the integration of technology into the curriculum. When he is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, skiing, swimming, and enjoying the California weather and terrain.

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• Windows & OfficeIntro. 1: Explore Select Features of Microsoft OfficeIntro. 2: Use Basic Features of Microsoft Office and Navigate the Office Working EnvironmentIntro. 3: Create, Save, Close and Open Office FilesIntro. 4: Customize the View and Display Size in Office Applications and Work with Multiple Office FilesIntro. 5: Print, Share and Customize Office FilesIntro. 6: Use the Ribbon, Tabs, Groups, Dialog Boxes, Task Panes, Galleries and the Quick Access ToolbarIntro. 7: Use Context Menus, Mini Toolbar, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Function Keys in Office ApplicationsIntro. 8: Organize and Customize Windows Folders and Office FilesWordChapter 1: Creating and Editing DocumentsChapter 2: Formatting and Customizing DocumentsChapter 3: Collaborating with Others and Working with ReportsChapter 4: Using Tables, Columns, and GraphicsExcelChapter 1: Creating and Editing WorkbooksChapter 2: Working with Formulas and FunctionsChapter 3: Creating and Editing ChartsChapter 4: Formatting, Organizing, and Getting DataAccessChapter 1: Creating a Database and TablesChapter 2: Using Design View, Data Validation, and RelationshipsChapter 3: Creating and Using QueriesChapter 4: Creating and Using Forms and ReportsPowerPoint:Chapter 1: Creating and Editing PresentationsChapter 2: Illustrating with Pictures and Information GraphicsChapter 3: Preparing for Delivery and Using a Slide PresentationAppendices:Appendix A: Microsoft Office Shortcuts Appendix B: Business Document Formats