Technology for Success and Illustrated Series Collection: Microsoft 365 & Office Concepts & Office Introductory

Build Confidence in Digital Literacy and Microsoft Office

This first edition brings together two trusted Cengage approaches: Technology for Success for essential computing concepts and the Illustrated Series for step-by-step Microsoft 365 and Office skills. The result is a practical ebook for learners who want to understand how technology works and how to use the core Office applications confidently.

The Computer Concepts Foundation

Six modules lay the groundwork. You’ll explore the impact of digital technology, how the web works, hardware and processors, operating systems and file management, app use, and cybersecurity and safety. Each module connects everyday technology use with the broader digital landscape, making the material relevant beyond the classroom.

Hands-On Office Applications

The Office portion moves from concept to practice, guiding you through creating documents in Word, building spreadsheets in Excel, designing presentations in PowerPoint, and managing data in Access. Three integration modules then help you combine these skills across programs, reflecting real workplace scenarios where tasks rarely stay inside one application.

Practice, Review, and Apply

Each module closes with review questions, discussion prompts, critical thinking activities, and applied skills projects. The book also references SAM Projects and Textbook Projects, giving instructors and self-learners structured ways to check understanding and practice in a realistic Microsoft 365 environment.

Who Can Benefit

Whether you are new to computing, preparing for an introductory course, or refreshing everyday productivity skills, this collection offers a clear path from basic concepts to confident Office use. Digital Delights provides the ebook edition so you can read and practice wherever your device goes.