Maran Illustrated Excel 2003 [Paperback]

Ruth Maran (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1592008763 | ISBN-13: 978-1592008766 | Publication Date: March 25, 2005 | Edition: 1

Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, Maran Illustrated™ Microsoft Excel 2003 is a valuable resource for all readers, regardless of experience. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk the reader through each operation from beginning to end. Helpful topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to enhance the readers' Excel 2003 experience and help meet their individual needs. Maran Illustrated™ Microsoft Excel 2003 is packed with information useful to readers who have purchased their first computer and are learning Excel 2003 for the first time. Readers who have experience with older versions of Excel will find this book an excellent guide to help them take command of their computing experience, by way of the easy-to-use maranGraphics format. Readers have the option of reading the book from cover to cover, or simply reading the individual topics they are interested in.

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From the Publisher

Features a unique two-page spread, over 500 full-color screen shots, illustrations, and useful tips that appeal to and engage visual learners and simplify the learning process.

Provides extensive coverage of the latest version of Microsoft’s spreadsheet program, Excel 2003, including new features such as the research pane, side-by-side comparisons, list functionality, and information protection.

Uses simple, easy-to-understand, and concise text and covers over 140 essential topics, making it a great reference for all skill levels.

Written using Visual Grammar™, a proven method that combines instructions with full-color screen shots to provide the best synergistic learning experience available.

Product Details

• Paperback: 305 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (March 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592008763
• ISBN-13: 978-1592008766
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #472,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Illustrated Introductory Book I've Seen, May 28, 2005

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maran Illustrated Excel 2003 (Paperback)

The Maran Illustrated books are unquestionably the most heavily illustrated books available. In this book, as you just might guess from the title, covers Excell 2003.

This is probably the best book I've ever seen for the complete beginner. If you've just turned a computer on for the first time, this book will get you started very well. One of the tests I use for the depth of information contained in a book on Excel is checking to see if the book talks about pivot tables. These are handy tools to change the way information is summarized. Pivot tables, however, are a pretty good step above what the beginner can be expected to grasp in his first book. This book didn't cover this area at all.

So the level of this book is pretty basic. It's not what the help desk needs, it's for the beginner. At the same time, it is complete enough that the user is not likely to have any trouble getting useful work out of the computer. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied Customer, May 26, 2010

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This review is from: Maran Illustrated Excel 2003 (Paperback)

The book I ordered came quickly and in very good condition. Very pleasing experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!, January 19, 2007

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Sunshine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maran Illustrated Excel 2003 (Paperback)

This book has made life so easy for me.I ordered the whole MS suite. They are user friendly and the color as well as concept are awsome. The book is in NEW condition!!!!!

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