iv Certifi cation Preparation This text can be used to prepare for the Micro- soft Offi ce Specialist (MOS) certifi cation as well as the Key Applications exam for IC3 Digital Literacy Certifi cation. Earning industry-rec- ognized certifi cation is important because it affi rms that the certifi cate holder has met the standards for performance in a specifi c skill area. To provide student guidance, certifi cation objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter and noted in the margin where they are addressed. This enables students to focus on the important concepts as they progress through the chapters. Learning Goals The beginning of each section lists Learning Goals for the material. Each goal is aligned with content headings as well as with the sum- mary at the end of the chapter. This alignment provides a logical structure for each chapter that builds knowledge throughout the text. Hands-On Examples Hands-On Examples appear at the point of coverage to provide immediate reinforcement. These activities enable students to apply what they have learned before progressing to the next concept. Activity fi les are available for download from the companion website. Section Review It is important for students to assess their learn- ing as they progress through the text. Section Reviews provide multiple methods of formative assessment. Check Your Understanding ques- tions review the content in each major section of the chapter to evaluate understanding. Build Your Vocabulary activities demonstrate knowl- edge of the key terms covered in the section. Focus on Your Career Almost every aspect of life is affected by information technology in some way: video games, television shows, banking and fi nancial processes, and even research papers and reports. Possessing basic skills in information technology, including the ability to use Microsoft Offi ce applications, is an important key to success. Introduction to Microsoft Offi ce 2019 helps develop technology skills that can be used in a competitive work environment.