Excel 2000: The Complete Reference

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Summary: This a SUPER GOOD book on Excel2000..I like it. LJL
Review: "Excel 2000 : The Complete Reference" is an excellent book both as a text to learn and as a reference to use while working on a real world spreadsheet.

I was troubled by the use of "Excel geek" and "spreadsheet-land" in the introduction, but fortunatly the authors do not carry this cuteness into the book. It is very well written and the examples are perfect to really help clarify the topic under discussion.

I am surprised that Osborne does not seem to list a web site where users can ask questions or report errors. I am confused by the i index on page 572 and by Figure 24-2 on page 573 in my book. But there is no method to follow through on this question........except via an Amazon.com review.

Leo J. Landkamer

programmer at large

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Summary: This a SUPER GOOD book on Excel2000..I like it. LJL
Review: "Excel 2000 : The Complete Reference" is an excellent book both as a text to learn and as a reference to use while working on a real world spreadsheet.

I was troubled by the use of "Excel geek" and "spreadsheet-land" in the introduction, but fortunatly the authors do not carry this cuteness into the book. It is very well written and the examples are perfect to really help clarify the topic under discussion.

I am surprised that Osborne does not seem to list a web site where users can ask questions or report errors. I am confused by the i index on page 572 and by Figure 24-2 on page 573 in my book. But there is no method to follow through on this question........except via an Amazon.com review.

Leo J. Landkamer

programmer at large

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Summary: An excellent reference book for Excel users
Review: As a advanced Excel user, this book is perfect for me, as I can usually look up exactly what I want to do. I've been able to find the answer to every possible Excel question I've had in this book, and it has been invaluable in terms of saving me time!

This book has a great chapter on advanced work with formulas that is great for solving all kinds of problems. The book covers just about everything you'd want to look up about Excel. I think a beginner could easily start learning Excel with this book. Intermediate to advanced users will likely find this book a very helpful reference. The examples and screenshots that are provided are really helpful when you want to try out a feature.

I highly recommend this book, as it's been a huge lifesaver!

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Summary: Somewhat useful
Review: Excel is easily the most flexible and powerful tool in the Microsoft Office suite, yet it is also the most difficult to master.

"Microsoft Excel 2000: The Complete Reference" at last puts users on the path to mastery of this important software tool without having to endure a series of classes to do so.

The book is rife with insider tricks to perform powerful analysis functions. Ever wonder how to get your charts to update automatically as data is entered into a spreadsheet? This book will tell you how. Curious about how to make your charts and spreadsheets web-based to take greater advantage of e-business applications? It's in the book. Interested in nested functions and how they can perform exotic tasks without resorting to Visual Basic programming? It's in here too.

This is a must-have for anyone who uses this product, from the casual user looking to complete some charts, spreadsheets, and routine analysis up to the finance wizard up to their necks in pivot tables and databases. And if you really love the classes and are seeking your Microsoft certification, the book also doubles as a study guide.

Pick this book up today and I guarantee it'll save you time and teeth-gnashing tomorrow.

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Summary: Excel 2000: Demystified
Review: Excel is easily the most flexible and powerful tool in the Microsoft Office suite, yet it is also the most difficult to master.

"Microsoft Excel 2000: The Complete Reference" at last puts users on the path to mastery of this important software tool without having to endure a series of classes to do so.

The book is rife with insider tricks to perform powerful analysis functions. Ever wonder how to get your charts to update automatically as data is entered into a spreadsheet? This book will tell you how. Curious about how to make your charts and spreadsheets web-based to take greater advantage of e-business applications? It's in the book. Interested in nested functions and how they can perform exotic tasks without resorting to Visual Basic programming? It's in here too.

This is a must-have for anyone who uses this product, from the casual user looking to complete some charts, spreadsheets, and routine analysis up to the finance wizard up to their necks in pivot tables and databases. And if you really love the classes and are seeking your Microsoft certification, the book also doubles as a study guide.

Pick this book up today and I guarantee it'll save you time and teeth-gnashing tomorrow.

Rating:
Summary: Excel 2000: Demystified
Review: Excel is easily the most flexible and powerful tool in the Microsoft Office suite, yet it is also the most difficult to master.

"Microsoft Excel 2000: The Complete Reference" at last puts users on the path to mastery of this important software tool without having to endure a series of classes to do so.

The book is rife with insider tricks to perform powerful analysis functions. Ever wonder how to get your charts to update automatically as data is entered into a spreadsheet? This book will tell you how. Curious about how to make your charts and spreadsheets web-based to take greater advantage of e-business applications? It's in the book. Interested in nested functions and how they can perform exotic tasks without resorting to Visual Basic programming? It's in here too.

This is a must-have for anyone who uses this product, from the casual user looking to complete some charts, spreadsheets, and routine analysis up to the finance wizard up to their necks in pivot tables and databases. And if you really love the classes and are seeking your Microsoft certification, the book also doubles as a study guide.

Pick this book up today and I guarantee it'll save you time and teeth-gnashing tomorrow.

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Summary: Incredibly Useful
Review: I knew I'd bought the right book when I read the section on using Excel's Solver feature. This book has the best explanation of this feature I've ever seen, and the best instructions ever written. Explanations and directions for all Excel's features are equally well presented. In fact, this book is beautifully written from beginning to end.

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Summary: Somewhat useful
Review: The information is mostly there, but I found the design, presentation, and organization made accessing the information too difficult.