[This book is] developed for an introductory personal computer applications course. No previous experience with a computer is assumed, and no mathematics beyond the high school freshman level is required. The objectives of this book are as follows: to teach the fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 3.1, Microsoft Office Manager, Microsoft Word 6, Microsoft Excel 5, Microsoft Access 2, Microsoft PowerPoint 4, and object linking and embedding (OLE); to acquaint the student with the proper way to solve personal computer application-type problems; to use practical problems to illustrate personal computer applications; to take advantage of the many new capabilities of word processing, spreadsheet creation, database development, and presentation graphics in a Windows environment; to develop integrated solutions to problems through the use [of] OLE. This textbook covers all essential aspects of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Manager, the four application tools, and OLE. -Pref.