The Unofficial Guide to Excel 2003 (Unofficial Guide)

By Julia Kelly

The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line To use Microsoft Excel with confidence you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts.Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Excel in the real world. What are the best practices used by pros? Are there shortcuts for repetitive tasks? From writing formulas to using charts, first get the official way, then the best way from an expert. * Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Excel, create workbooks and templates, and get comfortable with the Excel environment * Savvy, real-world advice, to help you set up, enter, format, and organize your data * Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on creating custom macros with VBA, using PivotTables and PivotCharts, and sharing data * Tips and hacks on how to use pre-set macros, AutoFill double-click, and other useful shortcuts to save you time * Sidebars and tables featuring toolbar buttons and more ways to beproductive in Excel Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you to specific practical information. * Bright Ideas are smart innovations that will save you time or hassle. * Hacks are insider tips and shortcuts that increase productivity. When you see * Watch Out heed the cautions or warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls. And finally, check out * Inside Scoops for practical insights from the author. It's like having your own expert at your side

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471763217
• ISBN13: 9780471763215
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great for Reference and/or Quick Study

The writing style is excellent--instructions are clear and not overly wordy like so many books. The author gives excellent tips and explains how and why she does various tasks with Excel. I've been using Excel for quite a while and was amazed at how much I picked up from this book. I do training for new Microsoft Office users, and have recommended this book as their official Excel reference. My only complaint is that some of the screen shots are somewhat small and difficult to see for folks over 50. I guess this is a trade-off for the compact 6x9 inch size. But overal, this book is excellent. It provides many tips and the easy, most efficient ways of doing things in Excel. It is a great aid to quickly get people proficient in Excel.