Excel 97 For Windows For Dummies

By Greg Harvey

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076450049X
• ISBN13: 9780764500497
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Still holds up...

Yep, this one is outdated just a bit, but I have to admit, I still reach for it when I need to work out those little problems with spreadsheets. This is a very easy to read, humorous, and down-to-earth guide to Excel. I especially love the chapter titled "Top Ten Thousand Keystroke Shortcuts." The chapter headings and sub-headings are very easy to follow, and the author includes clear screen shots that guide the Excel user through each step. The Dummies line of how-to books are excellent, and this is no exception. It still holds its own even with software upgrades.

Wonderful!

Very well written and easy to follow

Couldn't have been easier!

I'm the first to admit, I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer. But when my job duties grew to include spreadsheets, I got smart really fast with this book. In just a few hours I learned not only what a spreadsheet was, but how to create one, and make IT do the computations I had formerly done by hand and calculator. I never thought one piece of software could simplify so much of my work load, and I never thought one book could teach me so much in a simple, easy to understand, easy to replicate style. I am now the Spreadsheet Queen, second to none!

Technophobe creates beautiful spreadsheet on first try!

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.

Overall, pretty helpful

Although I have had alot of previous self-taught experience with Excel 97, I found myself flipping through the book and picking up a lot of very useful tips that I was unaware of. After going through the book, I realized that the Excel software had a lot more room for potential and creativity than I was previously unaware of.