Publisher's Synopsis
Let Spreadsheet Guru Greg Harvey Show You How to Use Excel 97 to Create Spreadsheets, Databases, and Charts! Does the thought of sitting through a lecture to learn Excel 97 for Windows make you cringe? Do you learn better by doing rather than by observing? Let Dummies 101<SUP>™</SUP>: Excel 97 For Windows<SUP>®</SUP> teach you what you need to know! This book offers a self–paced course that really works — you get hands–on practice using all the fundamental Excel features as you create many kinds of documents! Also, learn Excel techniques step–by–step to help you become more efficient in your work and accomplish specific tasks, such as how to generate charts and maintain simple databases. Then test your knowledge by taking a fun quiz at the end of each chapter! Inside, Get the Information You Need Now:<UL><LI>Uncover the essentials of Excel 97 for Windows!<LI>Discover how easy it is to work with Excel after completing the hands–on exercises in Part I of this book<LI>Figure out how to maneuver and modify spreadsheet data like a pro upon completion of Part II<LI>Create professional–looking charts and build simple databases with hands–on training — covered in Part II<LI>Gain a thorough, fundamental knowledge and the essential skills necessary to use Excel on a daily basis<LI>Produce, edit, and print basic spreadsheets, charts, and databases<LI>Pick up shortcuts to help you become more efficient using Excel<LI>Learn how to add Excel data to Web pages on the Internet or your company's Intranet</UL>Dummies 101<SUP>™</SUP>: Companion CD Use the Valuable CD–ROM with this Book to Learn the Fun and Easy Way! The CD–ROM includes Internet Explorer 3, a Web Browser, Internet Access with AT&T WorldNet<SUP>SM</SUP> Service, Word Viewer, and sample exercise files that help you become familiar with Excel even faster. System Requirements: PC with Windows 95; Excel 97 for Windows; a CD–ROM drive; at least 8 MB of RAM; 14.4 Kbps or faster modem; and a phone line not connected to a local area network (regular connect charges will apply.)
