About The Authors

Steve Johnson has written more than twenty books on a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Macromedia Director MX and Macromedia Fireworks, and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening , and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. When time permits , he likes to travel to such places as New Hampshire in October, and Hawaii. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

Katherine T. Pinard has over 15 years experience as a technical writer and editor. She has worked on books about Microsoft Office since 1994. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three daughters.

Jane E. Pedicini has worked as an editor, writer, and instructor in the computer industry for more than 20 years. She has written and edited training manuals, documentation and references books, and articles for industry trade publications . She has also trained end users and employees on a wide range of computer software applications. She lives with her husband, John, and their two daughters, Susan and Sarah, in the Boston area.