Even with all the newer versions of this book out, this one is still the best when you want to cut to the chase. Without a lot of fanfare it tells you exactly what to do, with just enough pictures to let you know you're in the right place. It's filled in a lot of blanks, and I'm now ordering the Access 2000 version.
Whatever you're now doing with Microsoft Excel there's much more you could be doing. The world's most popular spreadsheet program, Excel grows richer in features with each new release. Excel For Dummies puts at your disposal all the powerful capabilities of version 5 -- capabilities for everything from manipulating databases to creating three-dimensional charts. Whether you're new to Excel or just new to version 5, bestselling author Greg Harvey's concise, clear, how-to explanations get you doing what you need to do quickly -- without a lot of hair-pulling and staying late at the office.
From the Back Cover
Spreadsheet guru Greg Harvey is back with friendly guidance and the most up-to-date information on Excel 5 for Windows, the latest version of Micrsoft's popular spreadsheet. Excel For Dummies, 2nd Edition, leads you through Excel's powerful features so you can impress everyone with your professional spreadsheets and reports. Find out about Excel basics the fun and easy way:
Through updated coverage of Excel 5 for Windows, including the new features like TipWizard, tabbed dialog boxes, Function Wizard, editing in cells, and much more
Discover how to build and format worksheets
Produce impressive charts that are useful too
Take advantage of Excel's Toolbar and find out how to select the right tool for the job
Create macros with Microsoft's new Visual Basic for Applications to automate and speed-up your work
Find out how to use AutoFilter to simplify the task of getting information out of your database
Plus Greg's Lists of Top Ten Excel Tips:
Ten Excel commandments
Ten amazing Word 6 and Excel 5 tricks
Ten ways to work smarter and faster, and get that promotion!
Whatever you're now doing with Microsoft Excel there's much more you could be doing. The world's most popular spreadsheet program, Excel grows richer in features with each new release. Excel For Dummies puts at your disposal all the powerful capabilities of version 5 -- capabilities for everything from manipulating databases to creating three-dimensional charts. Whether you're new to Excel or just new to version 5, bestselling author Greg Harvey's concise, clear, how-to explanations get you doing what you need to do quickly -- without a lot of hair-pulling and staying late at the office.
From the Back Cover
Spreadsheet guru Greg Harvey is back with friendly guidance and the most up-to-date information on Excel 5 for Windows, the latest version of Micrsoft's popular spreadsheet. Excel For Dummies, 2nd Edition, leads you through Excel's powerful features so you can impress everyone with your professional spreadsheets and reports. Find out about Excel basics the fun and easy way:
Through updated coverage of Excel 5 for Windows, including the new features like TipWizard, tabbed dialog boxes, Function Wizard, editing in cells, and much more
Discover how to build and format worksheets
Produce impressive charts that are useful too
Take advantage of Excel's Toolbar and find out how to select the right tool for the job
Create macros with Microsoft's new Visual Basic for Applications to automate and speed-up your work
Find out how to use AutoFilter to simplify the task of getting information out of your database
Plus Greg's Lists of Top Ten Excel Tips:
Ten Excel commandments
Ten amazing Word 6 and Excel 5 tricks
Ten ways to work smarter and faster, and get that promotion!
