The Way Microsoft Excel for Windows Works
by Brynly Clarke
128 pages, $18.95, ISBN: 1-55615-570-0

The Ultimate How-To Guide for Beginners -- In Full Color!

Just getting started with Microsoft Excel for Windows? You're probably
thinking you'll have to wade through several thick manuals or take a
class. After all, this is high-powered business software, right? But
learning to use big-league software doesn't have to be difficult--or
time-consuming. Introducing THE WAY MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS WORKS-the
visual way to learn to use the latest version of the spreadsheet for
Windows.

Pictures Tell the Story Seeing is believing with this exciting guide.
Real-world pictures show computer users exactly how to do things, much as
a video would. Vivid photography and easy-to-understand illustrations lead
readers step by step through the basics and beyond. Bite-sized pieces of
text deliver information fast and painlessly, with no second guessing or
false starts. It actually makes learning to use a computer fun ! And even
though the book is aimed at beginners, the highly visual approach is
designed so that computer users at all levels can quickly turn to the
information they need.

The WYSIWYG Concept THE WAY MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS WORKS is the newest
title in the highly visual WYSIWYG Guide series from Microsoft Press.
WYSIWYG (pronounced Wizzy-Wig) stands for "What You See Is What You Get,"
an acronym that describes the on-screen style of personal computing made
popular by both the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Apple
Macintosh. In the world of computers, WYSIWYG means "What You See" on the
computer screen is exactly "What You Get" on the printed page. With the
WYSIWYG Guides, what you see on the page is what you'll experience on the
computer screen. Current titles in the series include The Way Computers &
MS-DOS Work and The Way Word for Windows Works. Forthcoming titles include
The Way Multimedia Works.

What's Inside

You'll first learn about the program itself and the elements that appear in
the Microsoft Excel application window. Then you'll learn the basic skills
for creating a simple monthly income statement--your first Excel for
Windows worksheet. From then on, you'll perform a variety of increasingly
complex tasks, such as moving and copying data, using formulas and
functions, charting data, creating a database, and formatting and printing
a worksheet. Screen shots and dialog boxes accompanying step-by-step
instructions show exactly how your screen should look at a particular
stage in an operation. Tips and shortcuts in easily identifiable colored
boxes are strategically located throughout the book. And the WYSIWYG
Wizard--an amusing cartoon character--pops up just when he's needed most,
dispensing helpful tips and friendly advice to help you get the most out
of Excel for Windows. At the back of the book, a reference section
includes advice on organizing workbook files, a list of useful keyboard
shortcuts, and a guide to Excel' s auditing tools for tracking down the
source of worksheet errors. A comprehensive index helps readers quickly
look up topics of interest.

About the Author

Brynly Clarke is a freelance computer consultant and long-time Microsoft
Excel user. Microsoft Excel has contributed to the success of his projects
in the UK, France, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

WYSIWYG Guides are published in collaboration with Dorling Kindersley, a
world leader in the creation of illustrated reference books. Dorling
Kindersley books combine high-quality design with imaginative and
sophisticated use of text and full-color imagery. Recent DK bestsellers
include Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections, David Macaulay's The
Way Things Work, and the highly acclaimed Eyewitness series of books.

Microsoft Press is the independent book division of Microsoft Corporation
and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft
products. More than 10 million users at all skill levels rely on a
complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software
easier. Titles ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer
users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed
to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States
can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

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