Microsoft Guide to Visual Basic for MS-DOS
The Complete Guide to Visual Basic Programming

The MICROSOFT GUIDE TO VISUAL BASIC FOR MS-DOS--the hands-on introduction
to the world of programming in Visual Basic--is now available from
Microsoft Press.

Like the technology that revolutionized programming in the Microsoft
Windows operating system, the Microsoft Visual Basic programming system
for MS-DOS is an exciting advance in DOS-based application development.
With its event-driven programming engine and innovative visual design
tools, Visual Basic allows programmers to build powerful applications with
unprecedented speed and ease.

In the MICROSOFT GUIDE TO VISUAL BASIC FOR MS-DOS, Visual Basic expert
Peter Aitken helps readers develop key programming techniques so that they
can start constructing interesting and rewarding projects right away. This
easy-to-understand guide to learning and using Visual Basic for MS-DOS is
packed with clear instructions and detailed examples for programmers new
to Visual Basic and for those switching from the Microsoft QuickBasic'
development system. In addition, Aitken highlights significant Visual
Basic features and includes program examples that can be used as tutorials
or adapted for inclusion in future projects. Readers will learn about:

* Elements of the Visual Basic programming environment
* Creating an effective user interface
* Event driven programming
* Visual Basic statements, expressions, and procedures
* Finding and correcting bugs and errors
* Managing input with menus and dialog boxes
* Using files to store data
* Creating desktop graphics
* Exploring compatibility issues

An entire chapter is devoted to describing the special features and
additional capabilities of the Visual Basic Professional Edition. A
comprehensive index helps readers quickly locate information on any topic
in the book. A companion disk containing form modules, code modules, and
make files for the projects discussed in the book is available directly
from Microsoft Press. Ordering information can be found in the back of the
book.

Peter G. Aitken has written extensively about computer hardware and
software, with more than 60 articles and 14 books to his credit, including
The Essential Guide to MS-DOS 5 Programming, from Microsoft Press.

Other titles covering Visual Basic programming from Microsoft Press include
Running Visual Basic for Windows by Ross Nelson; The Microsoft Visual
Basic Workshop and The Microsoft Visual Basic for MS-DOS Workshop, by John
Clark Craig; and Visual Basic--Game Programming for Windows, by Michael J.
Young.

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