Book excerpt: For courses in Microsoft Office for Windows and Excel for Windows. Essentials are hands-on tutorials with a project orientation designed to give students a thorough knowledge of software applications in 8-12 contact hours. Most Essentials are four color with oversized screen shots so students can follow along. Essentials are available for most Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 applications.* NEW - More end-of-project exercises. * Helps students practice the skills learned in the project and apply those skills in various situations. * NEW - New Screen ID exercises for review. * Helps students become familiar with the elements of the various screens. * NEW - New Challenge exercises. * Encourages students to use their problem solving skills. * NEW - Why Would I Do This? overviews. * Helps students understand the whys as well as the hows. * NEW - Running marginal glossary. * Helps students understand unfamiliar terms by defining complex terminology where they are first encountered. * NEW - If You Have Problems... Boxes - Anticipate common pitfalls. * Helps students learn the processes correctly the first time. * NEW - Inside Stuff - Provides tips and shortcuts. * Provides tips and sho