Zoho for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Steve Holzner (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Zoho is a very cool-and free-alternative to Microsoft Office. Known as "cloud" computing because it's totally Web-based, Zoho provides 18 different applications to help you write documents, create spreadsheets, send e-mail, and much more. People love it, but what it doesn't offer are extensive help files, so that's where this practical book comes in.

Zoho For Dummies shows you how to use Zoho's most widely used applications, including Zoho Writer, Zoho Notebook, Zoho Show, Zoho Sheet, Zoho DB, Zoho Mail, Zoho Planner, Zoho CRM, and Zoho Projects. You'll get thoroughly up to speed on all common tasks and discover enough tips and tricks to get you power-using Zoho in no time.

• Zoho is a free, Web-based alternative to Microsoft Office launched in 2007; it is considered to be "cloud computing" because it is categorized as Software as a Service (SaaS) and Web-based
• The book guides you through common tasks and provides tips and tricks to maximize your productivity and minimize hassle
• Covers Zoho Writer, Zoho Notebook, Zoho Show, Zoho Sheet, Zoho DB, Zoho Mail, Zoho Planner, Zoho CRM, and Zoho Projects
• Also provides information about sharing content, scheduling, and more

Get your head in the clouds with this friendly guide to the exciting new Zoho "cloud" alternative to Microsoft Office.

From the Back Cover

Zoho's cool tools are terrific for office productivity, communication, and database management, but the documentation can be a little spotty. Fear not -- you have this book! Learn to use these Web-based applications for creating documents and presentations, handling appointments and e-mail, storing and organizing data, and even managing customer relationships.

• Document your activities -- use Writer for word processing, Sheet for spreadsheet documents, and Notebook for sharing

• Show off -- create slideshow presentations with Show to share online

• Organize your life -- use Planner to create schedules and to-do lists you can share

• Extreme Web mail -- use Mail to organize your e-mail with folders and labels and lock down security

• Data on the Web -- use Reports to build a database where you can easily create charts, pivot tables, and summaries that can be accessed from anywhere

Open the book and find:

• How to sign up for a Zoho account

• Advantages of collaborating with Zoho Writer

• Ways to organize content using Zoho Notebook

• Tips for managing e-mail with folders and flags

• How to use formulas and functions in Zoho Sheet

• Drag-and-drop methods for creating database reports

• Advice on project management

• How to streamline billing procedures

"If you are interested in exploring Zoho, this book isgoing to be extremely useful. It paves the way to explore Zoho with in-depth coverage on each of our main applications."
-Raju Vegesna, Zoho Evangelist

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