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A simple and accurate Excel desk reference for everyone With step-by-step walkthroughs of the most important Excel tasks described in the
Excel Bible series,
Excel® Quick and Easy is your shortcut to spreadsheet and data mastery. A team of Excel MVPs explain the features that Excel superusers rely on every day, from functions to charts, graphs, formulas, and more. This whirlwind tour of Excel contains easy demonstrations of:
- Creating new spreadsheets and workbooks
- Entering and editing worksheet data
- Making calculations and drawing useful conclusions from your data
- Visualizing and presenting data with intuitive charts and graphs
Excel® Quick and Easy is a one-of-a-kind resource that's perfect for people who are completely new to the software, people migrating from Google Sheets and other spreadsheet software, and even more experienced Excel users interested in expanding their skillset. You'll find:
- Step-by-step guides to Excel features, tools, and functions you'll use every day, from navigating the interface to crunching numbers
- Tips for transforming your Excel data into a compelling story with visualizations, like charts, graphs, and tables, that can be used to persuade and inform
- Instructions for using formulas and functions to unlock fresh insights from your Excel spreadsheets
Get ready to supercharge your productivity with
Excel® Quick and Easy. It's the best way to get up to speed on the basics, learn new skills and features, and become the go-to Excel expert that every workplace is looking for.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Excel 1 Understanding What Excel Is Used For 1
Understanding Workbooks and Worksheets 2
Moving Around a Worksheet 3
Chapter 2: Creating Your First Excel Workbook 7 Getting Started on Your Worksheet 7
Filling In the Month Names 7
Entering the Sales Data 8
Formatting the Numbers 9
Making Your Worksheet Look a Bit Fancier 10
Summing the Values 11
Creating a Chart 11
Printing Your Worksheet 12
Saving Your Workbook 12
Chapter 3: Entering and Editing Worksheet Data 15 Exploring Data Types 15
Entering Text and Values into Your Worksheets 17
Entering Dates and Times into Your Worksheets 19
Modifying Cell Contents 20
Chapter 4: Introducing Formulas and Functions 31 Understanding Formula Basics 31
Entering Formulas into Your Worksheets 38
Editing Formulas 43
Using Cell References in Formulas 44
Chapter 5: Moving Beyond Formula Basics 49 Introducing Formula Variables 49
Correcting Common Formula Errors 52
Using Advanced Naming Techniques 54
Working With Formulas 59
Chapter 6: Performing Basic Worksheet Operations 61 Learning the Fundamentals of Excel Worksheets 61
Working With Rows and Columns 69
Chapter 7: Working with Excel Ranges 75 Understanding Cells and Ranges 75
Copying or Moving Ranges 85
Using Names to Work with Ranges 97
Chapter 8: Working with Tables 103 Understanding a Table's Structure 103
Creating a Table 105
Adding Data to a Table 106
Sorting and Filtering Table Data 107
Changing the Table's Appearance 113
Using Formulas in Tables 116
Chapter 9: Formatting Worksheets 121 Getting to Know the Formatting Tools 121
Formatting Your Worksheet 124
Using Named Styles for Easier Formatting 135
Understanding Document Themes 139
Chapter 10: Using Conditional Formatting 145 Specifying Conditional Formatting 145
Using Graphical Conditional Formats 146
Creating Formula-Based Rules 150
Conditional Formatting Formula Examples 152
Working with Conditional Formats 155
Chapter 11: Getting Started with Excel Charts 157 What Is a Chart? 157
Basic Steps for Creating a Chart 164
Modifying and Customizing Charts 170
Chapter 12: Understanding Chart Types 175 Choosing a Chart Type 175
Newer Chart Types for Excel 187
Chapter 13: Printing Your Work 197 Doing Basic Printing 197
Changing Your Page View 198
Adjusting Common Page Setup Settings 202
Adding a Header or a Footer to Your Reports 211
Appendix: Excel Keyboard Shortcuts 215
About the author
MICHAEL ALEXANDER is a senior consultant at Slalom Consulting with more than 15 years' experience in data management and reporting. He is the author of more than a dozen books on business analysis using Microsoft Excel and has been named Microsoft Excel MVP for his contributions to the Excel community.
DICK KUSLEIKA has been working with Microsoft Office for more than 20 years. He was formerly a Microsoft MVP, having been awarded 12 consecutive years. Dick has written several books about Excel and Access.
