This book is very, very different to any other computer book you have ever read. The Smart Method provides an entirely new and better way to learn Excel. You'll immediately appreciate the value and relevance of each skill as it is taught. Both IT professionals and absolute beginners will love this book because it avoids needless technical jargon and concisely explains everything you need in a simple and no-nonsense way. Amongst other things you'll learn how to: ¿Use Excel 2013¿s new data model feature to create table relationships ¿Master dynamic tables and structured table references ¿Completely understand Excel 2013¿s new ability to create OLAP cubes ¿Use Excel 2013¿s new OLAP Pivot Tables to present OLAP cube data ¿Perform What-If analysis to model and compare business scenarios ¿Record macros and then execute them from button controls ¿Create intuitive user interfaces using form controls ¿Enforce complex business rules using function-driven custom validations ¿Use advanced functions to solve real-world business problems ¿Understand and use all of Excel¿s security features ¿Use Excel 2013¿s new timeline slicers to quickly filter date ranges ¿Create and use dynamic and table-based range names

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 Excel 2007 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including: * Using the Ribbon and galleries * Entering data and resizing columns * Applying formulas and functions * Formatting worksheets * Adding clip art and 3D effects * Interpreting data with charts * Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

You already know Excel 2007. Now you'd like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you'll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteedto make you more productive with Excel 2007. * Minimal text and maximum illustrations * Task-oriented, step-by-step approach * Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations * Self-contained, two-page lessons * Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more How easy is it? Look for these symbols marking the difficulty of each task. * Demonstrates a new spin on a common task * Introduces a new skill or a new task * Combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge * Requires extensive skill and may involve other technologies

Provides detailed instruction in the fundamental features and functions of Access, Excel, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word, as well as InfoPath, SharePoint, LiveMeeting, and Groove--and the new integration features of the new version of the Office suite.

Now in its third edition, Management Science helps business professionals gain the essential skills needed to develop real expertise in business modeling. The biggest change in the text is the conversion of software from Crystal Ball to Risk Solver to reflect changes in the field. More coverage of management science topics has been added. Broader coverage of Excel demonstrates how to create models. Additional open-ended case studies that are less structured have also been included along with new exercises. These changes will help business professionals learn how to apply the information in the field.

This book will provide the reader a jump-start on learning Microsoft Office Excel 2007. This book contains illustrated examples and step-by-step instructions, that cover such topics as the ribbon interface, data tables, PivotTables, PivotCharts, formulas, and printing. Upon completing this book the reader will have acquired enough knowledge to capture, display and perform simple data analysis on pertinent business information using MS Office Excel 2007.