Microsoft Excel Macros Step by Step, Version 4

For Microsoft Excel for Windows and the Apple Macintosh
The Official Microsoft Courseware

The Microsoft Excel macro language is a potent productivity tool. Users can
create utilities to increase general productivity, automate time-consuming
tasks, or build complete custom applications. Yet many everyday users
think spreadsheet macros are a part of the "power user's" domain. With
MICROSOFT EXCEL MACROS STEP BY STEP--the new book-and-software learning
system-- anyone can tap the full power of Microsoft Excel.

This timesaving, all-in-one package from Microsoft Press is ideal for
casual users who want to extend Microsoft Excel's basic functionality and
for professional and corporate developers creating mission-critical,
cross-platform applications. Lotus 1-2-3 converts are shown how to take
full advantage of the Microsoft Excel macro facility.

It's also a cost effective training solution--perfect for both self-paced
and classroom learning. Each of the seven lessons is generously
illustrated with examples and fully integrated with practice files on the
accompanying disk. With this confidence-building system, readers can check
their results and track their progress for each lesson. Those who work
through all the lessons will be able to build sophisticated applications
using Microsoft Excel.

For example, Lessons 1 through 3 focus on building simple but useful
utilities that will help in the day-to-day use of Microsoft Excel. These
include utilities for building custom tools and toolbars, creating custom
commands and menus, and creating and controlling custom dialog boxes.
Lesson 4 covers replacing the built-in Sort utility with an enhanced,
friendlier version. Lesson 5 introduces the reader to the use of Microsoft
Excel in building a custom client tracking system. The client tracking
application manages client lists, generates invoices, and tracks them all
using several reports generated with the Microsoft Excel Crosstab utility.
Lessons 6 and 7 take the reader step-by-step through building the client
tracking application.

Each lesson includes clear objectives, step-by-step instructions,
real-world examples, and summaries. The basics of Dynamic Data Exchange
(DDE) are covered in the book's appendix. A comprehensive index helps
users quickly find information on any Microsoft Excel macros topic in the
book.

MICROSOFT EXCEL MACROS STEP BY STEP requires Microsoft Excel version 4 for
Windows or for the Apple Macintosh. The package contains one 720-KB
3.5-inch disk formatted for the PC and one 800 KB 3.5-inch disk formatted
for the Apple Macintosh. The book also includes information for using a
1.2-MB 5.25-inch disk formatted for the PC.

MICROSOFT EXCEL MACROS STEP BY STEP is the newest in the Step by Step
series of books from Microsoft Press. Microsoft Excel Step by Step--the
first official Microsoft courseware from Microsoft Press won the 1991
"Best Introductory How-to Book" award from the prestigious Computer Press
Association. Other book-and-software packages in the Microsoft Press Step
by Step series include Microsoft Excel for Windows Step by Step, Microsoft
Excel for the Macintosh Step by Step, Microsoft Word for Windows Step by
Step, Microsoft Word for the Macintosh Step by Step, and the forthcoming
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows Step by Step and Microsoft Project Step
by Step.

Steve Wexler is the president and founder and Julianne Sharer is the
Director of Application Development for WexTech Systems, Inc., a
consulting firm specializing in Windows applications training.

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