A step-by-step tutorial that helps beginning users of Excel learn the basics of the software quickly so that they can start to create and modify Excel worksheets.

This book is divided into six parts. Each section explains in step-by-step detail all features available starting from the basics and then moving to more complex topics. Two-color with tear-out quick reference card.

Covers all the aspects of creating a worksheet--entering data, editing, formatting, using fuctions, using multiple worksheets, and printing. Also covers chart creation and cutomization, draw, databases, and macros.

Features chapter summaries to review major commands and procedures. Includes numerous illustrations to support the text. Provides instructions on developing a database, querying data, and creating reports.

This how-to text introduces absolute beginners to the fundamentals of personal financial software. The Basic section introduces readers to general personal computing terminology; the Task/Review part covers specific tasks and reviews each, illustrating a "before and after" approach. Covers IBM Version 5.0.

This book will teach all aspects of the software, from using the desktop, using the tools, using the back-up program and programming with the batch builder.