Readers unfamiliar with Windows-based environments will find plenty of introductory help here that brings them quickly up to speed. This Digital Short Cut shows you how to do work in Excel 2007 as well as how to manage many of the Internet-based Excel 2007 elements you in today's online-connected world. If you are new to the Internet, you'll learn how to combine the Internet with Excel 2007 to gain synergy from both.

This Short Cut also helps previous Microsoft Excel Users adapt and familiarize themselves with the dramatic interface change of Excel 2007. With the fundamental Office understanding you already have, you will appreciate the new features and added power of Excel 2007 and you'll learn how to maximize your use of the Office 2007 ribbon to get your work done quickly, easily, and comfortably.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1    Getting to Know Excel                            7

Chapter 2    Working with Excel Data                        47

Chapter 3    Formatting Worksheets with Excel        77

Chapter 4    Creating Advanced Worksheets           107

Chapter 5    Using Excel as a Simple Database       133