Other Useful Web Sites

General

• Webopedia
  Webopedia bills itself as the "only online dictionary and search engine you need for computer and Internet technology definition" and that's probably true. If you run into a computer- or web-related acronym or term you don't understand, Webopedia will usually have information about it, often with relevant links.
• Microsoft Office Online
  Microsoft's attempt at a "one-stop-shop" is a great resource for basic product help. There's a wide variety of useful information, as well as nice selection of downloadable clip art and media files that plug directly into the Office Clip Library. In addition, you can find free templates and add-on features for the Office programs.
• Woody's Lounge
  Woody Leonhard is the author or co-author of over two dozen books about Word, Excel, Office and Windows in general. "Woody's Lounge" is hosted on his web-site and offers a collaborative bulletin board where you can ask questions covering a wide array of computer programs. You'll need a user account to post but if you scan the existing topics, you may find that your question has already been answered!
• MVPs.org
  Frequent posters to Microsoft's newsgroups are sometimes rewarded with "Most Valuable Professional" status, indicating their long-term, high-level assistance with user questions. MVPs are not Microsoft employees, they are simply recognized by Microsoft for their high level of skill in a particular Microsoft program. MVPs.org is a "hub" site that points to all (or many) of the web sites run by Microsoft MVPs.
• MVPs.org List of Frequently Asked Questions
  Many of the Microsoft MVPs have written FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to address the problems they most often assist with. The MVPs web site lists and links to all of these FAQs.
• Microsoft Office Developer Center
  Despite the fact that much of the most useful information is buried and hard-to-find, this is still an excellent resource if you're looking for help programming in Office. The "Library" and "Download" areas are most useful, but don't overlook developer-oriented links to the specific Office programs.
• Training-Classes.com
  Are you looking for training that INT doesn't provide? Training-Classes.com is a wide-ranging list of training programs and organizations. Their database includes computer classes as well as programs in general workplace skills, language training and human resources.

Access

• Dev Ashish's Access Web
  Dev's site, devoted to Access, includes a list of known bugs, articles detailing common Access problems and their solutions, and programming help. The massive links section includes references to other sites, recommended Access books and free "white papers" detailing Access challenges. You can even download a copy of the entire site for use offline.

Excel

• John Walkenbach's Spreadsheet Page
  John Walkenbach has been at the forefront of spreadsheet know-how for two decades and remains one of the most knowledgeable Excel gurus in the world. His "Spreadsheet Page" is oriented almost entirely toward Excel and includes a wide array of topics, ranging from simple formula tips and tricks to in-depth programming walk-throughs. There are also some truly horrible Excel-related jokes.

PowerPoint

• Shyam Pillai's OfficeTips
  As far as we're concerned, when you need help programming in PowerPoint, there's Microsoft MVP Shyam Pillai and everybody else. Shyam is one of the few people on the planet who willingly engages in high-end PowerPoint programming and his site is riddled with great information. In addition, he offers some truly outstanding add-ins for PowerPoint free-of-charge.

Word

• Word MVP FAQ
  The Word MVP FAQ is exactly what its name implies: an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) written by Word MVPs. While the huge, well-written FAQ is the centerpiece of this site, you'll also find tutorials, downloads and a collection of helpful Word-related links. This has to be considered the premiere Word help site on the Web, with a great emphasis on not only solving common problems, but understanding what's happening "under the hood" that makes problems happen.

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