Microsoft Excel continues to grow in power, sophistication, and capability, but one thing that has changed very little since the early '90s is its user interface. The once-simple toolbar has been packed with so many features over the years that few users know where to find them all. Microsoft has addressed this problem in Excel 2007 by radically redesigning the user interface with a tabbed toolbar that makes every feature easy to locate and use. Unfortunately, Microsoft's documentation is as scant as ever, so even if users can find advanced features, they probably won't know what to do with them.

Excel 2007: The Missing Manual covers the entire gamut of how to build spreadsheets, add and format information, print reports, create charts and graphics, and use basic formulas and functions. Like its siblings in the Missing Manual series, this book crackles with a fine sense of humor and refreshing objectivity about its subject, guiding readers through the new Excel with clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, lots of illustrations, and friendly, time-saving advice. It's a perfect primer for small businesses with no techie to turn to, as well as those who want to organize household and office information.

Amazon.com® Reader Reviews (Ranked by Helpfulness)

Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 16 Ratings

Excel 2007 - 2009-10-21
Reviewer Rating:
Good book. Lots of useful info. Better help sometimes then offered online with usoft office.

I can finally find what I am looking for - 2009-10-16
Reviewer Rating:
I was finally able to find functions I knew existed but didn't know how to do. Book explains difference in functions very well.

Made me look like a hero! - 2009-08-27
Reviewer Rating:
This book really helped me to become the Excel expert at work. Clearly written, understandable, great visuals and easy to use. The whole Missing Manual series (I now own 3) are a step up from the For Dummies books and get into the next level of using the software.

If you want to learn more than just the basics, this is a great book!

Good manual. Not as in-depth as I would like, but good intro. - 2009-08-02
Reviewer Rating:
Good beginning book on Excel 2007. Excellent screen shots and write up on almost all the features. I was hoping for a few more "expert" tips, but I still found the book very useful -- like all the "Missing Manual" books.

What can I say - It's the missing manual! - 2009-06-29
Reviewer Rating:
Missing manuals, written by the New York Times staff writers, are the gold standard. They are the ones that professionals use in preparing presentations on software. NYT will probably fire these guys once they learn how practical and close to reality the examples are! Not liberal at all - No create Utopia in absence of resources!

Browse Similar Topics

Top Level Categories:
Business
Desktop Applications

Sub-Categories:
Business > Computer Applications
Desktop Applications > Excel