For courses covering Microsoft® Excel. Ideal for business courses.
Real-world problem-solving for business and beyond
With Your Office: Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, students master Excel by applying it to a real-world business scenario used throughout the book. Hands-on projects specific to roles within operational units (finance and accounting, production and operations, sales and marketing, which align with AACSB requirements) teach students to think critically as...
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For courses covering Microsoft® Excel. Ideal for business courses.
Real-world problem-solving for business and beyond
With Your Office: Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, students master Excel by applying it to a real-world business scenario used throughout the book. Hands-on projects specific to roles within operational units (finance and accounting, production and operations, sales and marketing, which align with AACSB requirements) teach students to think critically as they learn to use Excel to solve complex problems in any business setting.
The 2021 Edition covers 2021 MOS objectives and prepares students for remote work with Microsoft Teams via a dedicated chapter and projects.
Hallmark features of this title
Case-based learning
- Students complete a chapter-by-chapter Global Business Scenario with color-coding to identify case files, blue boxes, outlining case steps, and Side Notes that provide tips.
- Chapter-ending Practice, Problem Solve, and Perform Cases reinforce learning, as do Capstone cases.
Real-world focus
- The Real-world Success feature highlights graduates explaining how Office skills have helped them stand out.
- Advice boxes simulate a manager''s advice on best practices.
Efficient, effective study aids
- Quick Reference boxes make finding help easy; chapter-ending Concept Checks test understanding; and case solution Visual Summaries include page numbers for easy review.
- The MOS Certification Guide locates content required on MOS exams.
New and updated features of this title
- NEW: A chapter devoted to Microsoft Teams helps students learn and practice remote work skills.
- Problems have been added or updated throughout to maximize hands-on learning and coverage of new Excel functionality.
In sync with the latest tech
- NEW: Coverage of the new Office 2021 features includes Excel array formulas and functions (UNIQUE, Data Types, XLOOKUP, etc.).
- UPDATED: Keeps content in sync with Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 through live eText and content updates each semester.
- NEW: Teaches file management best practices locally and in the cloud.
- ENHANCED: Mac Troubleshooting and an updated Mac appendix ensure that Mac users have a flawless experience.
Features of MyLab IT for Your Office 2021
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- ENHANCED: The Your Office authors have improved the MyLab IT Grader experience by better aligning Grader projects with their textbook counterparts so that they work side-by-side seamlessly.
- The Grader Heads Up feature makes any differences between textbook projects and Grader projects easy to spot.
- Students work live in Microsoft Excel via Grader projects that provide real-world context and build toward mastery of key Office skills.
- Problem Solve and Perform Case Graders test chapter-level mastery of Office skills throughout, while business unit Capstone Graders for Problem Solve 1 & 2 help synthesize objectives from 2 previous chapters.
- Microsoft Excel (MOS) practice exam Grader Projects provide authentic practice to earn MOS certifications.
- Digital badges verify Excel proficiency to potential employers. Earned for completing Capstone Grader projects with a 90%+ score, badges can be displayed to strengthen student resumes on platforms like LinkedIn or other outlets.
Features of Pearson eText for Your Office 2021
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- Continued eText Semester Updates allow Your Office to keep pace with new Microsoft® 365® updates as they''re added, so you get coverage of all the latest developments.
- NEW: The Your Office eText provides direct links to new and updated videos that provide immediate support for key learning.
- Blue Box Video icons link from each Active Text box to an engaging video demonstrating how to complete steps in the Prepare Case. When watched consecutively, they demo how to complete the case from start to finish.
- Real world Interview icons link directly to video interviews with professionals. They help validate the Office skills in the corresponding chapter with first-hand accounts of how they''re used for real-world success.