Contributing Authors

Rogers Cadenhead is the author of several books on the Internet, Java, and Web publishing, including Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft FrontPage 2000 in 24 Hours . He also writes a trivia column for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Knight-Ridder News Service.

Alexandria Haddad ([e-mail]) has been using computer software applications to improve business communications and operations for almost 15 years . She currently co- manages Cobia Communications, a full-service computer consulting firm that operates in a virtual office environment. Her role also includes creating Web sites and writing technical books and manuals for various software products. In addition, Alexandria is a part-time instructor at local colleges. Her specialties include presentation software, desktop publishing, word processing, and spreadsheet design. Alexandria is the author of Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 in 24 Hours .

Heidi Steele is an experienced Microsoft Word consultant, trainer and author. She has taught beginner and expert users for numerous companies and organizations and trained hundreds of people to effectively use the software ”from teachers and administrators to corporate executive assistants to online editors for publishing companies. Her clients have included the University of California at San Francisco and several Bay area classroom training facilities. She is the author of Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Word 2000 in 24 Hours .

Herb Tyson is a consultant and writer based in the greater Washington D.C. area. Known for his clear, conversational writing style, he has written several books on Microsoft Word and OS/2, and he's a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), awarded for technical contributions in supporting Microsoft applications. Herb is the author of Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Outlook 2000 in 24 Hours .

Trudi Reisner is a computer technical writer specializing in software technical writing and courseware development. As both a Microsoft Office Proficient Specialist and a Microsoft Office Expert Specialist in Microsoft Excel, Trudi is the author of numerous books including Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Excel 2000 in 24 Hours .