Excel 2007 Charts (Mr. Spreadsheet's Bookshelf) [Paperback]

John Walkenbach (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470044004 | ISBN-13: 978-0470044001 | Publication Date: October 1, 2007

Excel, the top number-crunching tool, now offers a vastly improved charting function to help you give those numbers dimension and relativity. John Walkenbach, a.k.a. Mr. Spreadsheet, clearly explains all these charting features and shows you how to choose the right chart for your needs. You’ll learn to modify data within the chart, deal with missing data, format your chart, use trend lines, construct “impossible” charts, create charts from pivot tables, dress them up with graphics, and more.

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From the Back Cover

Chart your success with data that means something

The top tool for number-crunching now offers a vastly improved charting function to help you give those numbers dimension and relativity. And here's Mr. Spreadsheet to help you make the most of it.

John Walkenbach clearly explains all of Excel's charting features and shows you how to choose the right chart for your needs. You'll learn to modify data within the chart, deal with missing data, format your chart, use trend lines, and create charts from pivot tables. You'll be able to use AutoShapes, dress up your charts with graphics, and more, all with clear direction from the leading Excel expert.

Mr. Spreadsheet's Chart Toppers

• Chart Topper # 1 Create high-impact effects

• Chart Topper # 2 Match your chart to your data

• Chart Topper # 3 Customize charts with graphics

• Chart Topper # 4 Construct "impossible" charts

• Chart Topper # 5 Build interactive charts

About the Author

John Walkenbach, a.k.a. Mr. Spreadsheet, is arguably the foremost authority on Excel. His forty-plus books include Excel 2007 Power Programming with VBA, Excel 2007 Formulas, and the bestselling Excel 2007 Bible, all published by Wiley. He has also written hundreds of articles and created the award-winning Power Utility Pak. Visit John's popular Spreadsheet Page at www.j-walk.com/ss.

Product Details

• Paperback: 555 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470044004
• ISBN-13: 978-0470044001
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Walkenbach, a.k.a. Mr. Spreadsheet, is arguably the foremost authority on Excel. His fifty-plus books include Excel 2010 Power Programming with VBA, Excel 2010 Formulas, and the bestselling Excel 2010 Bible, all published by Wiley. He has also written hundreds of articles and created the award-winning Power Utility Pak.

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12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource book, July 17, 2009

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Stanley R. Jakubczak "6sigma stan" (Lansing IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Excel 2007 Charts (Mr. Spreadsheet's Bookshelf) (Paperback)

I bought this book to support a college class I was taking. The instructor required us to generate charts using Excel. My experience in Excel was very limited, purchasing this book allowed me to successfully pass my coursework.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, September 2, 2011

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Mike B (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Excel 2007 Charts (Mr. Spreadsheet's Bookshelf) (Paperback)

I have used this book for years when making dashboards for my business. It has great tips on making charts that convey your message in an accurate and attractive way.

9 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excel 2007 Charts, June 26, 2008

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Macario Hernandez Garza (Monterrey, México) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Excel 2007 Charts (Mr. Spreadsheet's Bookshelf) (Paperback)

Este es el mejor libro de Excel que conozco. John Walkenbach volvió a escribir otro excelente libro. Definitivamente, John Walkenbach es el mejor autor de libros de Excel.

Macario