Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 4 for Windows 2nd ed.
A Guide for First-Time Users

GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL 4 FOR WINDOWS from Microsoft Press is
the fast and painless way for new users to get up and running with the
world's most advanced electronic spreadsheet program.

Author Ralph Soucie presents essential concepts in a hands-on,
user-friendly way guaranteed to take the frustration out of learning. And
like all books in the Getting Started Right series from Microsoft Press,
this easy-to-read tutorial is packed with clear, step-by-step
instructions, screen illustrations, and practical tips. Spreadsheet
novices will quickly pick up the fundamental worksheet, charting,
database, and macro capabilities of Microsoft Excel version 4 for Windows
and discover how to:

. Streamline tasks with Microsoft Excel's new toolbars
. Edit worksheets quickly and efficiently with the new "drag 
  and drop" feature
. Use the numerous formatting options to make numbers 
  "jump" off the page
. Use the ChartWizard to create a variety of 
  charts--including 3-D views in a snap
. Develop and manage a database
. Use formulas and built-in functions with ease
. Customize work by zooming and splitting windows and
  creating "snapshot" views
. Save and summarize financial planning alternatives with 
  the Scenario Manager
. Create database summary reports with the Crosstab
  ReportWizard

Appendixes show readers how to maximize the benefits of working with
Microsoft Windows and other Windows-based applications and help Lotus
1-2-3 users make the switch to Microsoft Excel. A comprehensive index
leads readers quickly to information on any topic in the book.

Ralph Soucie is a contributing editor to PC World and writes the magazine's
monthly "Excel Shortcut" column. He has also contributed to recent
bestselling books on Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word for Windows.

The Getting Started Right series from Microsoft Press was designed to help
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