Excel Timesaving Techniques For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) [Paperback]

Greg Harvey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764574272 | ISBN-13: 978-0764574276 | Publication Date: November 5, 2004 | Edition: 1

Covering formulas, charts, data lists, macros, and versions 2000, 2002, and 2003, this book offers more than seventy easy-to-follow techniques that show both new and experienced Excel users how to save time and avoid tedious or redundant tasks. Bestselling author Greg Harvey includes information on customizing Excel's menus and toolbars; modifying Excel's editing settings; using add-ins, AutoCorrect, AutoFill, AutoFormat, and data validation; copying and moving data between worksheets; encrypting workbook files; creating external database queries; converting worksheet data and charts into Web pages; and much more.
* Written by Greg Harvey, one of the bestselling technology authors of all time, whose books have combined sales of more than four million copies
* A unique, two-column format makes it easy for readers to grasp and apply each technique-and begin working more efficiently

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From the Back Cover

Make Excel work your way and be more productive

Over 60 techniques that help you save time by . . .

• Customizing Excel's menus, toolbars, and screen display
• Streamlining program startup
• Speeding data entry with AutoFill and AutoCorrect
• Automating formatting with Styles
• Using linking formulas
• Controlling data display in tables

About the Author

Greg Harvey is a computer trainer and the author of some 50 books on technology. He operates Mind Over Media, a venture in multimedia publishing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (November 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764574272
• ISBN-13: 978-0764574276
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,892,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Greg Harvey has authored tons of computer books, the most recent being Excel Timesaving Techniques For Dummies and Roxio Easy Media Creator For Dummies, and the most popular being Excel 2003 For Dummies and Excel 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies. He started out training business users on how to use IBM personal computers and their attendant computer software in the rough and tumble days of DOS, WordStar, and Lotus 1-2-3 in the mid-80s of the last century. After working for a number of independent training firms, he went on to teach semester-long courses in spreadsheet and database management software at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
His love of teaching has translated into an equal love of writing. For Dummies books are, of course, his all-time favorites to write because they enable him to write to his favorite audience, the beginner. They also enable him to use humor (a key element to success in the training room) and, most delightful of all, to express an opinion or two about the subject matter at hand.
Greg received his doctorate degree in Humanities in Philosophy and Religion with a concentration in Asian Studies and Comparative Religion last May. Everyone is glad that Greg was finally able to get out of school before he retired.

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