Whether you are an Excel neophyte, a sophisticate who knows the program inside out, or an intermediate-level plodder, Excel: The Missing Manual will be sure to become your go-to resource for all things Excel. Covering Excel 2002 and 2003, the book is an indispensable guide to one of the most popular and complicated programs. It has all you need to help you excel at Excel.
Most people don't need much convincing to use Excel, Microsoft's premier spreadsheet software. In fact, the program comes preinstalled on a lot of computers, making it the obvious choice for millions of number crunchers. Despite its wide use, however, few people know where to find Excel's most impressive features or why they'd want to use them in the first place. Excel: The Missing Manual fills the void, explaining everything from basic Excel concepts to fancy tricks of the trade.
This book not only teaches you how the program works, it also shows you how to use Excel's tools to answer real-world questions like "How many workdays are there between today and my vacation?", "How much money do I need in the bank right now to retire a millionaire?", and "Statistically speaking, who's smarterDemocrats or Republicans?" Best of all, you'll steer clear of obscure options that aren't worth the trouble to learn, while honing in on the hidden gems that'll win you the undying adoration of your coworkers, your family, and your friends. Or at least your accountant.