Clarisworks Reference F/teachers-w/cd Book

Foreword

Introduction

Why ClarisWorks?
I Know How Busy You Are
My Lesson Plan

Part I: ClarisWorks Boot Camp
Part II: Word Processing: ClarisWorks' Crown Jewel
Part III: Spreadsheets Have Nothing to Do with Making Your Bed!
Part IV: Databases Aren't Used for Digital Kickball
Part V: Art 101: Drawing and Painting
Part VI: Cool New ClarisWorks Internet Capabilities
Part VII: The Part of Tens
Appendixes
On the CD

Foolish Assumptions
Conventions Used in This Book

Typeface typography
The Mac versus Windows controversy

Keep in Touch!

Chapter 1: Uncovering the Multitude of ClarisWorks Capabilities
What's So Great about ClarisWorks?

No age or curriculum barriers
Integration

What an Extraordinary Environment!

Word processing (a.k.a. fancy typing)
Spreadsheet
Database
Draw
Paint
Communications

Conquering Compatibility Issues

Chapter 2: You Need to Know This Stuff
Noting a Few Differences

Return and Enter
View and Window
Keyboard shortcuts

Getting Started

Opening a new document
Opening a saved document

Saving

Save
Save As
Document Summary Info
Document closing
Printing

Doing Windows the ClarisWorks Way

Switching between documents
Page View
New View
Splitting, tiling, and stacking/cascading
Zoom
Turning the page
Tools

Checking Out Basic Operations

Select before you manipulate
C, C, and P (Cut, Copy, and Paste)
Rulers
Margins

Enjoying Easy Additions

Headers and footers

Stating Your Preferences
Welcoming Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts
The 5.0 button bar
Shortcut palettes in Version 4.0

Using ClarisWorks Help
Pass the Word, Please

Password-protecting a document
Changing or deleting a password

Quitting ClarisWorks

Chapter 3: The ClarisWorks Assistants and Stationery
ClarisWorks Assistants

Opening an Assistant
Assistants as you work

ClarisWorks Stationery

Stationery à la ClarisWorks
Creating your own Stationery
Creating a Stationery document that opens automatically
Making changes to a Stationery document

Chapter 4: Word Processing 101
Word-Processing Wonders
The Word-Processing Screen
Text Navigation

Entering
Minor adjustments

Fabulous Formatting, Darling!

What's your preference?
Fonts
Margins
Paragraphs
Indenting
Tabs
Line spacing
Alignment
Page breaks

Chapter 5: Spell Check Isn't the Only Advantage
Avoid Embarrassment: Check Your Spelling
The Thesaurus Is My Friend
Counting Words, Not Calories
Auto-Hyphenation Is Not a Dirty Word
Headers and Footers
Page Numbers, Dates, and Times
Footnotes
Find It, Change It, Get It Right
Bookmarks

Organizing your bookmarks
Using your bookmarks

Links

Creating a document link
Linking to a Web page
Using your links

Fantastic Formats

Columns
Outstanding outlines
Numbered lists, check boxes, and bulleted lists

Chapter 6: Adding a Little Interest
Graphics That Grab Ya!

Copy and Paste
Insert
A trip to the library
Creating your own library
What if I don't have a library card?

Incredible Inserts

Text frames
Spreadsheet frames make great tables
Paint frames
There's a movie in this letter!

ClarisWorks Slide Shows

Word-Processing Activities

Chapter 7: Spreadsheet Basics
Spreading Your Sheet
Data Entry

Moving around
Selection, please
Fill 'er up

Editing

Inserting rows or columns
Deleting rows or columns
Cutting, copying, and pasting information

Preferences

General preferences
Number preferences
Default font preference

Sorting Your Information
Spreadsheet Formatting Options

Rows and columns
Text
Display settings
Borders

Lock It Up!

Locking cells
Locking title positions

Named Ranges in Version 5.0
Printing
Cool Extras

Inserting graphics
Inserting text frames
Spreadsheets in other environments

Chapter 8: Checking Your Math: Formulas and Functions
Timesaver Technology

Formulas
Functions

Formula and Function Frustrations
Chapter 9: Charts à la Carte
No Markers or Poster Board Required

Chart types
Creating your chart

Chart Manipulation

The modify buttons
Other modifications

Spreadsheet Activities

Chapter 10: Database Basics
Database Basics
Plan, Plan, Plan

Decide on your fields
Field types

Creating Your Database

Setting up your fields
Adding fields
Deleting fields
Changing a field's elements

Using Your Database

Database modes
Entering data

Working with Your Records

Jumping from record to record
Finding
Sorting
Matching

Database Management

Deleting records
Adding records
Rearranging records

Chapter 11: The Three Ls: Lists, Labels, and Letters
Creating Custom Lists

Other uses in the school setting

Printing Labels

So you're not using Avery labels...
Getting everything in place

Creating Mail-Merge Letters

Other uses in the school setting

Chapter 12: Making Your Database Look Good
Creating Your Own Work of Art

Multiple layouts
Layout parts
Adding parts
Adding and deleting fields

Set Your Artistic Spirit Free

Selecting
Beautiful backgrounds
Rearranging the furniture
Adding graphics
Adding text, spreadsheet, and paint frames
Changing your field's text formats
Resizing parts

Locking Things Up

Database Activities

Chapter 13: Drawing and Painting...What's the Difference?
The Technical Stuff
Making the Decision

Deciding to draw
Deciding to paint

Combining Drawing and Painting
Chapter 14: Drawing
Grab Your Pencil and Paper
Tools of the Trade

The palettes
Creating shapes

Adding Interest

Insert here
Text
Spreadsheets
Paint frames

Kids Aren't the Only Ones Who Know How to Manipulate

Make a selection, please
Rearranging the furniture (or objects)
Adding clip art
Creative movement
Taking control

Chapter 15: Layout and Design
What Is Layout and Design?
Plan, Plan, Plan

Audience
Content
Consistency

Layout Basics

Margins and page setup
Rulers, grids, and alignment
Additional pages for your document
Master pages
Frames
Drawing tools
Clip art, scanned images, and images from PhotoCDs
Headers, footers, and page numbers
Fonts and typography

Layout Tips and Tricks

Lock it up!
Inverted text
Create your own layout library

Chapter 16: Painting
Getting Started
Digging Around in the Tool Box

The palettes
The frame tools
The shape-makers
Selection spectrum
The exclusive painting tools

Importing Photo Images and Clip Art
Okay, So My Image Is on the Page

Selection, please
Color your world

Important Painting Tips

Drawing and Painting Activities

Chapter 17: Button, Button...Who's Got the Button?
Setting Up Your Browser to Work with ClarisWorks 5.0
Linking a Document to a Web Page
Creating Custom Buttons for Your Favorite Web Pages
Chapter 18: Publishing on the World Wide Web (WWW)
Creating Your Very Own Spot on the WWW

How's it gonna look?
Rules of the road (or the Web, as the case may be!)
Saying what you want in HTML
So you want to see yourself in pictures?
Do it once...save it twice
Previewing and testing your Web page
Making changes to your "perfect" page
Posting your page on the Web

Chapter 19: The Top Ten "Extras"
Digital Cameras
Scanners
Trackballs
Connectix Camera
Fonts
Digital Tablets
Clip Art and Photo Images
PhotoCDs
ClickBook
KidPix Studio
Templates
Funky Paper
Chapter 20: The Top Ten Uses for ClarisWorks in the One-Computer Classroom
Class Database
Grade Book
Classroom Journal
Ongoing Story Center
Skill-and-Drill Review Station
Monthly Class Magazine/Newspaper
Research Base/Project Planner
Lecture and Presentation Enhancement
Database of Ideas for Creative Writing
Portfolio Assessment
Want to See Your Name in Print?

Chapter 21: The Top Ten ClarisWorks Tips
Customize Your Button Bar
If You're Using Version 4.0, Become Familiar with the Shortcuts Menus
If You're Using Version 4.0, Customize Your Shortcuts Menus
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Create Customized Libraries
Drag Those Menus
Zoom!
Use ClarisWorks Help
Save Often-Used Documents as Stationery
Click It, Baby!
Customize Your Dictionary
Stay Away from "Font Stew"
Always Have Extra Ink Cartridges and Paper on Hand
Don't Use Your Spacebar to Line Up Text
Create a Stationery Document that Opens Automatically
Use Page View When You're Working with Spreadsheets

Chapter 22: The Top Ten or More Questions I'm Asked on a Daily Basis
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Drawing

Communications Status Bar

Database Reference

Database Icons
Database Search
Database Status

ClarisWorks Help Screen
Library
Paint Tools
Draw Tools
Palettes (Fill and Pen)

Draw Tools­Fill
Draw Tools­Pen

Spreadsheet Entry Bar
View
Text Ruler

Tab Settings
Columns
Alignment
Indent
Spacing
Style

General Buttons
Spreadsheet Buttons
Database Buttons
Word-Processing Buttons
Communications Buttons
Paint Buttons
Draw Buttons

System Requirements
Using the CD in Microsoft Windows
Using the CD on a Mac OS Computer
What You Can Find on the CD

Connectivity
Fonts
Templates
Product demos

If You've Got Problems (Of the CD Kind)

Index

License Agreement

Installation Instructions

Book Registration Information