Word 2010

• Objectives are listed for each lesson.
• The estimated time required to complete each lesson up to the Summary section is stated.
• Within a lesson, each heading corresponds to an objective.
• Easy-to-follow exercises emphasize learning by doing.
• Key terms are italicized and defined as they are encountered.
• Extensive graphics display screen contents.
• Ribbon commands and keyboard keys are shown in the text when used.
• Lessons contain important notes, useful tips, and helpful reviews.
• The Lesson Summary reviews the important concepts taught in the lesson.
• The Command Summary lists the commands taught in the lesson.
• Concepts Review includes true-false, short answer, and critical thinking questions that focus on lesson content.
• Skills Review provides skill reinforcement for each lesson.
• Lesson Applications apply your skills in a more challenging way.
• On Your Own exercises apply your skills creatively.
• Unit Applications give you the opportunity to practice the skills you learn throughout a unit.
• “The appendixes include “Proofreaders’ Marks” and “Standard Forms for Business Documents.” Also included are a glossary and an index. An Appendix of Microsoft’s Certification standards is also available on the OLC at www.mhhe.com/lessonapproach2010.”

Excel 2010

• Objectives are listed for each lesson.
• The estimated time required to complete each lesson up to the Skills Review section is stated.
• Within a lesson, each heading corresponds to an objective.
• Easy-to-follow exercises emphasize “learning by doing.”
• Key terms are italicized and defined as they are encountered.
• Extensive graphics display screen contents.
• Command buttons and keyboard keys are shown in the text when used.
• Lessons contain important Notes, useful Tips, and helpful Reviews.
• A Lesson Summary reviews the important concepts taught in each lesson.
• A Command Summary lists the commands taught in each lesson.
• The Concepts Review includes true-false, short answer, and critical thinking questions that focus on lesson content.
• The Skills Review provides skill reinforcements for each lesson.
• Lesson Applications ask you to apply your skills in a more challenging way.
• On Your Own exercises let you apply your skills creatively.
• Unit Applications give you the opportunity to use the skills you learn throughout a unit.
• “The text includes a glossary and an index. An Appendix of Microsoft’s Certification standards is also available on the OLC at www.mhhe.com/lessonapproach2010.”

PowerPoint 2010

• Objectives are listed for each lesson.
• The estimated time required to complete each lesson up to the Lesson Applications section is stated.
• Within a lesson, each heading corresponds to an objective.
• Easy-to-follow exercises emphasize learning by doing.
• Key terms are italicized and defined as they are encountered.
• Extensive graphics display screen contents.
• Toolbar buttons and keyboard keys are shown in the text when used.
• Large toolbar buttons in the margins provide easy-to-see references.
• Lessons contain important Notes, useful Tips, and helpful Reviews.
• A Lesson Summary reviews the important concepts taught in the lesson.
• A Command Summary lists the commands taught in the lesson.
• Concepts Review includes true/false, short answer, and critical thinking questions that focus on lesson content.
• Skills Review provides skill reinforcement for each lesson.
• Lesson Applications ask you to apply your skills in a more challenging way.
• On Your Own exercises let you apply your skills creatively.
• Unit Applications give you the opportunity to use the skills you learn throughout a unit.
• A Glossary and an Index are included. An Appendix of Microsoft’s certification standards is also available on the OLC at www.mhhe.com/lessonapproach2010

Access 2010