To write a book, you have to first think about your readers. Who are they, what do they already know, and what do they need to know? In writing this book, I’ve assumed that you are essentially computer literate; you know what a mouse is and how to click and double-click items with it, how to turn your computer on and off, and how to select text or objects. You have also worked with some kind of software and have at least a passing acquaintance with tool buttons, dialog boxes, and software menus of commands.

Whether you use your computer every day in a high-powered job, or spend most of your computer time playing games and writing notes to friends, I assume you’ve been on the Internet and have an Internet connection. Other than that, this book tries to provide all the steps you need to accomplish the tasks within it in a straightforward way with plenty of graphics to help you see what I’m talking about.