Microsoft Office is the most popular collection of application software ever, and for good reason. The programs in the Office family allow you to perform just about any task that involves words, numbers, charts and graphs, slide decks, email, and more.

With Office 2013, Microsoft has polished the entire collection and introduced tight connections to cloud-based services, which allow you to sync settings between multiple devices just by signing in with an Office account and using the SkyDrive and SkyDrive Pro services from Microsoft.

Office 2013 introduces one new wrinkle that might confuse some longtime Office veterans. In addition to the conventional one-copy-per-PC license, Office 2013 is available as a subscription product, which includes the rights to install and use the full suite of Office software on multiple devices. We encourage you to read Chapter 1 carefully for a full overview of what’s new and changed in this version.

Conquer Microsoft Office—from the inside out!

You're beyond the basics, so dive right into Microsoft Office—and really put these productivity tools and services to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Office—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

• Take advantage of Office in the cloud with Office 365
• Get insider tweaks and tips to become more productive
• Sync your email, calendar, and contacts on multiple devices
• Organize and edit complex documents with Microsoft Word
• Enhance Microsoft PowerPoint presentations with rich media
• Handle data with the Microsoft Excel Quick Analysis tool
• Get organized with Microsoft OneNote using expert techniques
• Save, share, and sync documents and settings with SkyDrive
• Use Microsoft Access, Publisher, and Lync in smarter ways