Lisa A. Bucki

A fast and easy way for visual learners to get a grip on Photoshop Elements Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer a single, crystal-clear screenshot showing you how to do something to a long-winded explanation telling you how to do it? If so, then this book is for you. Open up Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements and you’ll find vibrant, step-by-step screenshots showing you how to master over 100 Photoshop Elements tasks. Each task-based spread covers one technique at a time, ensuring you get up and running fast. You’ll learn how to: Organize, import, save, and print your photosEnhance the lighting and color of pictures that need a little sprucing upApply cool effects that make your photos more lively and interestingThe book breaks big topics down into bite-sized modules with succinct explanations, walking you through every step you need to take. The full-color screenshots demonstrate each task, and helpful sidebars offer practical, hands-on tips and tricks you’ll use every time you open Photoshop Elements. Grab a copy today!

Power up your proficiency with this genius guide to popular Microsoft 365 apps Do you want to make your Microsoft 365 account a productivity behemoth? Do you want to squeeze every last bit of awesome from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and learn a little more about Outlook, too? Microsoft 365 Portable Genius has got you covered. A seasoned tech expert and trainer, author Lisa A. Bucki shows you how to build Word documents, Excel workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations the right way, as well as how to use high-impact design techniques to make your documents pop. This book answers 11 key questions about how to make the most of Microsoft 365, providing genius tips as it leads you through the essentials. You’ll learn how to: Tackle common skills like creating files, adding basic content, navigating in a file, making selections, copying and moving content, and saving filesBuild a new Word document by using outlining, bullets and numbering, columns, and other features for creating and enhancing contentEnhance Excel workbook files by organizing data on different sheets, filling entries, creating range names, and entering powerful, accurate formulasDevelop a PowerPoint presentation by choosing the right layout for each slide and adding content to placeholders, and then transform it into an on-screen show with transitions and animationsAdd punchy design and branding by using text formatting, themes, and graphics in your filesUse lists, tables, and charts to make data easier to interpretCreate, send, reply to, and organize email in Outlook, as well as add contacts Share file contents on paper or digitallyCheck out the Online Bonus Appendix at Wiley for more genius coverage of topics including additional Excel formula review techniques, essential Excel functions, theme colors and fonts changes, and WordArt Whether you have used Office in the past or are new to its subscription successor Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Portable Genius provides the expert guidance you need to work smarter in Microsoft 365.

Your genius-level guide to Excel excellence Excel Portable Genius covers the key features of Microsoft Excel in a concise, fast-paced, portable format that provides the perfect quick and easy-to-follow reference for novices and experienced users alike. Written by seasoned tech expert and trainer Lisa A. Bucki, it answers the nine key questions Excel users are most likely to face in their work and adds some hot tips and advice on this incredibly useful—but sometimes difficult-to-learn—program's lesser-known features. Build formulas to perform powerful calculationsFormat data to make it easy to find interpret and to highlight key resultsSort and filter to organize or display specific informationChart data to pinpoint changes and identify trendsCommunicate results by printing and sharing Complete with a comprehensive index and extensive illustrations complementing straightforward instructions, this is the ideal guide to mastery of the world's most popular spreadsheet program.

Build ProjectLibre projects the right way. Avoid common pitfalls by following the numerous of Do's and Don'ts presented throughout this guide.Learn powerful open source project management software skills. This easy to follow guide takes you through an example of how to use ProjectLibre to build and track a basic project plan. By following the steps presented in this guide, you'll build the skills to use ProjectLibre to manage a live project plan in your organization or for your personal needs.Check your results compared with the free example file. Download the free finished example project file to compare your progress or experiment with various actions on your own.

"PowerPoint 2007 Visual Quick Tips" provides visual learners with useful and unexpected techniques that can be performed using Microsoft's robust presentation software. This easy to use, compact guide provides tips, secrets, and tricks to help readers save time and become more efficient with PowerPoint. The full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show readers how to get more done in less time and boost their productivity. A handy smaller trim size makes it easy for readers to find essential information on the core tasks of PowerPoint 2007.