Microsoft Excel in easy steps guides you through the essential functions of Microsoft Excel – whether you are new to Excel and the spreadsheet concept, or just upgrading from an older version. This edition is illustrated using the most up-to-date version of Excel in Microsoft 365 at the time of printing.

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Microsoft Excel in easy steps starts with the basics then reveals the key clever features on offer – all in easy steps!
Areas covered include:

• Creating, editing, and manipulating worksheets.
• Formulas, functions, tables and importing data.
• Handy templates to give you a head start.
• Macros for everyday tasks to save time.
• Charts to get an overview of your data.
• What-if, Goal Seek and Optimization.
• Using the Excel Online app to share and collaborate on spreadsheets and workbooks.
• Adding images and illustrations to your spreadsheets to impress your colleagues!

Whether you’re new to Excel or new to spreadsheets, use this guide to get more out of Microsoft Excel, and manage your finances and data effectively – both at home and at work!

About the authors

Mike McGrath gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. Mike is an established In Easy Steps author with several best-selling guides to his credit.

Michael Price is an accomplished author, IT journalist and systems consultant with a wide experience of computing systems ranging from mainframes to personal computers. He’s also a successful author with several best-selling In Easy Steps books to his credit.

1. Introduction
2. Begin with Excel
3. Manage Data
4. Formulas and Functions
5. Excel Tables
6. Advanced Functions
7. Control Excel
8. Charts
9. Macros in Excel
10. Templates and Scenarios
11. Links and Connections