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Excel 2000 in a Nutshell: A Power User's Quick Reference (Out of print)

AUTHOR Simon, Jinjer
PUBLISHER O'Reilly Media (09/19/2000)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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By virtue of the estimated 20-million-strong installed base of Microsoft Office users, Excel has become the de facto standard for spreadsheet applications. A powerful application needs powerful documentation, andExcel 2000 in a Nutshell, a detailed reference to every one of Excel's menu options and functions, is the key to unlocking Excel's many capabilities. The book's feature-based format means users can find what they're looking for quickly without having to spend extra time searching the index.Written for intermediate and advanced users, this book is divided into three main sections. The first section introduces Excel basics, such as creating and formatting worksheets and formulas, and surveys the new features of Excel 2000. It also includes a chapter on the anatomy of Excel that dissects everything from cells to toolbars.The second section details each Excel Menu option, from the Chart Menu to the File Menu to the Tools Menu. This section is the place to find handy tips for accessing the full power of Excel 2000's many options.The third section deals with Excel Functions, organized in an easy and accessible grouping by categories such as Financial, Date and Time, Statistical, and Database Functions. Topics in this section include:

  • How to use the NetWorkedDays function, which calculates workdays, to determine accrued vacation time
  • Performing financial calculations to determine depreciation of an asset
  • The many functions included in the Analysis ToolPak that comes with Excel 2000
Excel 2000 in a Nutshell is a one-stop reference to Excel for both professional and home users. In typical Nutshell fashion, information is organized for quick and easy access, providing readers with everything they need to know about the premier spreadsheet application.
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ISBN-13: 9781565927148
ISBN-10: 1565927141
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 608
Carton Quantity: 20
Product Dimensions: 6.01 x 1.30 x 8.95 inches
Weight: 1.77 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Computers | Business & Productivity Software - Spreadsheets
Computers | Operating Systems - Windows Desktop
Computers | Hardware - Personal Computers - PCs
Dewey Decimal: 005.369
Library of Congress Control Number: 2001267808
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This one-stop reference combines the in-a-nutshell approach with detailed comprehensive information, providing readers with everything they need to know about the premier spreadsheet application. Throughout the book, readers will find handy tips to help make better power use of the many new features available in Excel 2000.
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By virtue of the estimated 20-million-strong installed base of Microsoft Office users, Excel has become the de facto standard for spreadsheet applications. A powerful application needs powerful documentation, andExcel 2000 in a Nutshell, a detailed reference to every one of Excel's menu options and functions, is the key to unlocking Excel's many capabilities. The book's feature-based format means users can find what they're looking for quickly without having to spend extra time searching the index.Written for intermediate and advanced users, this book is divided into three main sections. The first section introduces Excel basics, such as creating and formatting worksheets and formulas, and surveys the new features of Excel 2000. It also includes a chapter on the anatomy of Excel that dissects everything from cells to toolbars.The second section details each Excel Menu option, from the Chart Menu to the File Menu to the Tools Menu. This section is the place to find handy tips for accessing the full power of Excel 2000's many options.The third section deals with Excel Functions, organized in an easy and accessible grouping by categories such as Financial, Date and Time, Statistical, and Database Functions. Topics in this section include:

  • How to use the NetWorkedDays function, which calculates workdays, to determine accrued vacation time
  • Performing financial calculations to determine depreciation of an asset
  • The many functions included in the Analysis ToolPak that comes with Excel 2000
Excel 2000 in a Nutshell is a one-stop reference to Excel for both professional and home users. In typical Nutshell fashion, information is organized for quick and easy access, providing readers with everything they need to know about the premier spreadsheet application.
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Author: Simon, Jinjer
Jinjer Simon has been actively involved in the computer industry for the past 18 years. Her involvement includes programming, providing software technical support, training end-users, developing written and online user documentation, creating software tutorials, and developing Web sites. She is the author of several computer books, including "Excel Programming: Your visual blueprint for creating interactive spreadsheets," and "Windows CE 2 For Dummies."
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