An Introduction To Spreadsheets Using Excel 97 Or Office 97

Description

This is the ideal guide for anyone who wants to make professional-looking spreadsheets quickly - from people who have never even used a computer before to those with general word-processing skills. Thirty things readers really need to know are described in detail and clear, step-by-step instructions demystify computer jargon. Soon readers can be analyzing, calculating and presenting information in neat, attractive lists, tables, charts and graphs, using Microsoft Excel 97 or Microsoft Office 97.

Table of contents

About this book; what are spreadsheets?; what do I need?; do I have Microsoft Excel 97?; using Microsoft Excel 97; exploring the Excel screen; exploring the keyboard; making a simple address list; saving what I've done; correcting mistakes; printing onto paper; adding two numbers; repeating a formula; doing quick sums; typing different currencies; adding a list of numbers; changing prices; subtracting numbers; multiplying two numbers; dividing numbers; finding an average; writing a timetable; change the way times look; rearranging a spreadsheet; fitting in more; sorting lists; finding information; using the Chart Wizard; making a column chart; making words stand out; different lettering styles; adding borders; bright backgrounds; changing charts; finishing touches; check your spelling; switching off your computer; reopening a spreadsheet; installing Microsoft Excel 97; troubleshooting; shortcuts; computer words.