Excel 97 for Windows for Dummies

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 432 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 1st Edition January 3, 1997
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 076450049X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764500497
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description
Just because electronic spreadsheets like Excel 97 have become almost as commonplace on today's personal computers as word processors and games doesn't mean that they're well understood or well used. In fact, many computer users – even those well versed in the art of writing and editing in Microsoft Word – have little or no idea of what they could or should do in Excel.

Do you fall into that category? If so, rest assured – you're not alone. Excel is a great organizer for all types of data, be they numeric, textual, or otherwise. Because the program has loads of built-in calculating capabilities, most people turn to Excel when they need to set up financial spreadsheets and create fancy reports with charts and graphs. But those aren't the only things Excel can do, and Excel 97 For Windows For Dummies can help you discover all the cool things you can do with Excel.

Written in a breezy, easy-to-understand style by veteran Dummies author Greg Harvey, Excel 97 For Windows For Dummies is the perfect resource for anyone who uses Excel, whether you're new to spreadsheets or you've been using them for a while and want to pick up some additional pointers. Here's just a sampling of what you can find in Excel 97 For Windows For Dummies:

• Moving around in the Excel interface
• Creating a spreadsheet from scratch
• Entering your spreadsheet data with ease
• Making your spreadsheet presentable
• Creating charts and putting your spreadsheet on the Web
• Working with multiple worksheets and collaborating with others
• Top Ten lists on setting Excel preferences, creating Excel macros, and customizing your Excel toolbars

So, if all you want to know is how to accomplish the things you need to do in Excel – and without having to become a spreadsheet guru – then Excel 97 For Windows For Dummies is the perfect introduction to the world of spreadsheets.

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Get time-saving tips on data entry, formatting, and more

Find out how to put worksheets on the Web

Get up and running fast — even if you don't know a spreadsheet from a bedsheet Excel 97 can help you keep records, crunch numbers, and track trends — once you get the hang of it. That's where this friendly guide comes in. Packed with expert tips and tricks, it walks you step-by-step through Excel basics — and shows you how to take advantage of AutoFill, HTML formatting, macros, and other cool features.

Discover how to

• Create worksheets and enter data
• Use formulas and functions
• Make your spreadsheets look magnificent
• Organize multiple worksheets
• Work with charts, databases, and hyperlinks
• Customize Excel

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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Reader Reviews
Believe me, I do not delve into new software with eager anticipation and great optimism. Never having worked with a spreadsheet, I thought I was in for a frustrating, drawn out process in trying to learn Excel from a book. I quickly read through the first two chapters (delighted to realize that I already knew a bit of what was being presented)and sat down to create a perfect spreadsheet, replete with formulae and formatting! It was such a thrill to add this powerful ally to my bag of tricks that even after I had completed the work task at hand, I continued to read and play with the features. Fear not. Jump right in with Excel for Dummies.