Excel 2003 the Missing Manual

Covering the various features of Excel 2002 and 2003, this guide to Excel computer program provides coverage of worksheet basics, formulas and functions, organizing worksheets, charts and graphics, advanced data analysis, sharing data with the rest of the world, and programming.

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Whether you are an Excel neophyte, a sophisticate who knows the program inside out, or an intermediate-level plodder eager to hone your skills, "Excel 2003: The Missing Manual" is sure to become your go-to resource for all things Excel. Covering all the features of Excel 2002 and 2003, "Excel 2003: The Missing Manual" is an easy-to-read, thorough and downright enjoyable guide to one of the world's most popular, (and annoyingly complicated!) computer programs. Never a candidate for 'the most user-friendly of Microsoft programs', Excel demands study, practice and dedication to gain even a working knowledge of the basics. "Excel 2003" is probably even tougher to use than any previous version of Excel. However, despite its fairly steep learning curve, this marvelously rich program enables users of every stripe to turn data into information using tools to analyze, communicate, and share knowledge. Excel can help you to collaborate effectively, and protect and control access to your work. Power users can take advantage of industry-standard Extensible Markup Language (XML) data to connect to business processes.
To unleash the power of the program and mine the full potential of their database talents, users need an authoritative and friendly resource. None is more authoritative or friendlier than "Excel 2003: The Missing Manual". Not only does the book provide exhaustive coverage of the basics, it provides numerous tips and tricks, as well as advanced data analysis, programming and Web interface knowledge that pros can adopt for their latest project. Neophytes will find everything they need to create professional spreadsheets and become confident users. "Excel 2003: The Missing Manual" covers: worksheet basics, formulas and functions, organizing worksheets, charts and graphics, advanced data analysis, sharing data with the rest of the world, and programming. If you buy just one book about using Excel, this has GOT to be it. This book has all you need to help you excel at Excel.