Microsoft Office Visio 2003 Inside Out

I am always satified with the Inside Out Series, this book is very helpful 4 every level.

good detail, nice glossary & defs. Easy 2 use & the quality of info is great.

Very good general reference. Met my expectations & meets my needs.

This book is what used 2 be called a "manual" that came "free" after you spent a few hundred dollars on software. If you are looking 4 a manual, this is a good choice, but if you want 2 learn how 2 use the program with this, please don't. The examples it showed were not consistent within the chapter, so you could not follow along by trying 2 try out the concepts after reading easily.
I'll keep the book as a reference, but I'm a bit upset about spending money 4 it. I'll try the "Step by Step" book, but those are generally not very in-depth.

Dig into Microsoft Visio 2003—and discover how you can really put your business diagrams & technical drawings 2 work! This supremely organized reference packs all the information you need 2 master every major tool, task, & enhancement in Visio 2003—without the fluff. Learn how 2 create exactly the diagram you need—from basic flowcharts 2 organization charts, computer networks, & office layouts. Work smarter with core functions 4 diagramming assets; planning projects & presentations; using templates; & customizing & saving shapes. Quickly advance your expertise with new Visio features & capabilities; use advanced Microsoft ShapeSheet® techniques; extend Visio with code written with Microsoft Visual Basic®; take advantage of Visio integration with Microsoft .NET technology; & more. You’ll gain hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, & handy workarounds in concise, fast-answer format. On the companion CD you get an eBook of Microsoft Office Visio 2003 Inside Out. You also get a collection of Microsoft resources 4 learning about Visio, a catalog of 3rd-party Visio resources, & two additional e-books—the Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition & the Insider’s Guide 2 Microsoft Office OneNote 2003. With INSIDE OUT, you’ll discover the best & fastest ways 2 perform everyday tasks—and challenge yourself 2 new levels of Visio mastery!