>I have a friend (OK, it's my Mom) who wants to learn Microsoft Word, but is not too thrilled with sitting down and >reading a book. I think I am seeing where I get my laziness from :). Are there any CD-ROM based or Internet based >tutorials anyone can recommend?

I'm sure you can fine MS WORD FOR DUMMies type of help. Or she'll be surprised how much she can learn by trial and error. :) "g"