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Book Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies

Download or read book Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies written by Ken Bluttman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put the power of Excel formulas and functions to work for you! Excel is a complex program. Mastering the use of formulas and functions lets you use Excel to compute useful day-to-day information, such as calculating the true cost of credit card purchases or comparing 15-year and 30-year mortgage costs. This fun and friendly book demystifies Excel's built-in functions so you can put them to work. You'll find step-by-step instructions on 150 of Excel's most useful functions, how they work within formulas, and how to use them to make your life easier. See how to use 150 of Excel's most useful functions, with real-world examples showing how each function is used within a formula Learn to calculate the costs of leasing versus buying a car, compute classroom grades, create an amortization table, or evaluate investment performance Fully updated for Excel 2010, but the principles will work with earlier versions of Excel as well Includes essential coverage of an additional 85 functions In the ever-popular, non-threatening For Dummies style, Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies, 2nd Edition makes Excel's power accessible to you.

Book Excel Formulas and Functions   the Complete Excel Guide for Beginners

Download or read book Excel Formulas and Functions the Complete Excel Guide for Beginners written by Harjit Suman and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-12 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excel is one of the most used Microsoft Office packages in the workplace. It is part of our daily lives however, most people do not know its full capabilities. If you truly want to get the most out of Excel then you need to master Excel formulas and functions. There are over 400 in-built functions in Excel but how do you know which ones to use in your worksheets? Well, Excel Formulas and Functions : The Complete Excel Guide For Beginners will explain the best Excel functions to use in your worksheets as well as how to construct the formulas. This definite Excel formulas and functions book includes: - A step by step guide on how to construct a simple Excel formula- Tips on how to create more efficient formulas- How the order of operator precedence in Excel Formulas work- How to check formulas in your worksheets- How to use the Excel Insert Function Formula Builder to make formulas easier to write- How to copy formulas down columns and across rows using the Excel Autofill function- How relative, absolute and mixed cell references are used to construct formulas- How to create summing and counting formulas using Excel functions such as SUMIF, SUMIFS, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS, COUNTBLANK- How to create logical formulas using the IF, OR, AND functions- How to create lookup formulas using Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP and combining the INDEX and MATCH functions together to create powerful lookups- How to create text formulas by using Excel functions such as LEFT, RIGHT, MID, CONCATENATE to manipulate text in your worksheets- Great Excel hints and tips to help you become more efficient and save timeThis book comes with real life examples of why you would create Excel formulas in your worksheets. You will learn: - How to sum values and count cells based on certain criteria- Count only non-blank cells in a range- Count only numbers in a range- Extract the maximum and minimum values from a range of numbers- How to assign bonuses for Sales people if they have hit their sales targets- How to extract product details from a product table- How to assign grades to a list of students- How to manipulate text by extracting certain characters from a text string Have you ever seen the curly brackets in formulas and wondered what they mean? In this book you will learn they are used for array formulas and you will learn how to create one!This is the definite Excel guide book on formulas and functions and a must read for beginners and intermediates who would like to learn more about Excel's powerful functions. To truly better yourself you must invest in yourself. Start now by buying this book!

Book Excel All in One For Dummies

Download or read book Excel All in One For Dummies written by Paul McFedries and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excel-erate your productivity with the only guide you'll need to the latest versions of Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel offers unsurpassed functionality and accessibility for data exploration and analysis to millions of users around the world. And learning to unlock its full potential is easier than you can imagine with help from Excel All-in-One For Dummies. Follow along with Excel expert and veteran author Paul McFedries as he walks you through every feature and technique you need to know to get the most out of this powerful software. You'll learn how to design worksheets, use formulas and functions, collaborate with colleagues and review their work, create charts and graphics, manage and analyze data, and create macros. Plus, you'll discover all the capabilities Microsoft has included in the newest versions of Excel, including dark mode and accessibility features. This indispensable reference allows you to: Get a firm grasp of Excel basics with the book's step-by-step guides before moving on to more advanced topics, like data analysis Access up-to-date information on all the new versions of Excel, including the ones bundled with Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and the LTSC/Enterprise Edition Enjoy the convenience of a single, comprehensive resource detailing everything you need to know about Excel Perfect for people coming to Excel for the very first time, Excel All-in-One For Dummies, Office 2021 Edition is also a must-read resource for anyone looking for a refresher on foundational or advanced Excel techniques.

Book Excel Data Analysis For Dummies

Download or read book Excel Data Analysis For Dummies written by Paul McFedries and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take Excel to the next level Excel is the world’s leading spreadsheet application. It’s a key module in Microsoft Office—the number-one productivity suite—and it is the number-one business intelligence tool. An Excel dashboard report is a visual presentation of critical data and uses gauges, maps, charts, sliders, and other graphical elements to present complex data in an easy-to-understand format. Excel Data Analysis For Dummies explains in depth how to use Excel as a tool for analyzing big data sets. In no time, you’ll discover how to mine and analyze critical data in order to make more informed business decisions. Work with external databases, PivotTables, and Pivot Charts Use Excel for statistical and financial functions and data sharing Get familiar with Solver Use the Small Business Finance Manager If you’re familiar with Excel but lack a background in the technical aspects of data analysis, this user-friendly book makes it easy to start putting it to use for you.

Book Financial Modeling in Excel For Dummies

Download or read book Financial Modeling in Excel For Dummies written by Danielle Stein Fairhurst and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make informed business decisions with the beginner's guide to financial modeling using Microsoft Excel Financial Modeling in Excel For Dummies is your comprehensive guide to learning how to create informative, enlightening financial models today. Not a math whiz or an Excel power-user? No problem! All you need is a basic understanding of Excel to start building simple models with practical hands-on exercises and before you know it, you'll be modeling your way to optimized profits for your business in no time. Excel is powerful, user-friendly, and is most likely already installed on your computer—which is why it has so readily become the most popular financial modeling software. This book shows you how to harness Excel's capabilities to determine profitability, develop budgetary projections, model depreciation, project costs, value assets and more. You'll learn the fundamental best practices and know-how of financial modeling, and how to put them to work for your business and your clients. You'll learn the tools and techniques that bring insight out of the numbers, and make better business decisions based on quantitative evidence. You'll discover that financial modeling is an invaluable resource for your business, and you'll wonder why you've waited this long to learn how! Companies around the world use financial modeling for decision making, to steer strategy, and to develop solutions. This book walks you through the process with clear, expert guidance that assumes little prior knowledge. Learn the six crucial rules to follow when building a successful financial model Discover how to review and edit an inherited financial model and align it with your business and financial strategy Solve client problems, identify market projections, and develop business strategies based on scenario analysis Create valuable customized templates models that can become a source of competitive advantage From multinational corporations to the mom-and-pop corner store, there isn't a business around that wouldn't benefit from financial modeling. No need to buy expensive specialized software—the tools you need are right there in Excel. Financial Modeling in Excel For Dummies gets you up to speed quickly so you can start reaping the benefits today!

Book Excel 2019 For Dummies

    Book Details:
  • Author : Greg Harvey
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2018-10-01
  • ISBN : 1119513340
  • Pages : 563 pages

Download or read book Excel 2019 For Dummies written by Greg Harvey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling Excel book on the market — now in a new edition covering the latest version of Excel! Excel is the spreadsheet and data analysis tool of choice for people across the globe who utilize the Microsoft Office suite to make their work and personal lives easier. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people on the planet use Microsoft Office! If you’re one of them, and want to get up to speed on the latest changes in Excel, you’ve come to the right place. Excel 2019 For Dummies has been updated to reflect the major changes and features made to Excel and covers everything you need to know to perform any spreadsheet task at hand. It includes information on creating and editing worksheets, formatting cells, entering formulas, creating and editing charts, inserting graphs, designing database forms, adding database records, using seek-and-find options, printing, adding hyperlinks to worksheets, saving worksheets as web pages, adding existing worksheet data to an existing webpage, pivot tables, pivot charts, formulas and functions, Excel data analysis, sending worksheets via e-mail, and so much more! Get to know the new Excel interface Become a pro at the spreadsheet and data analysis tool that’s available as part of the Microsoft Office suite Find time-tested and trusted advice from bestselling author and expert Greg Harvey Use Excel to streamline your processes and make your work life easier than ever before Written by a bestselling author and seasoned educator, Excel 2019 For Dummies makes it easier than ever to get everything out of this powerful data tool.

Book Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions For Dummies

Download or read book Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions For Dummies written by Ken Bluttman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-11 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Excel do the math and make sense of your data Use the Insert Function dialog box, array formulas and functions, and more Excel 2007 has more than 500 built-in functions. This book looks at the top 150, so you can find out which ones will make your life easier. Want to compare a 15-year mortgage to a 30-year mortgage? Forecast expenses for your college freshman? See how your online business is doing? Here's the fun and easy way! Discover how to * Create worksheets to track costs and revenue * Tell the difference among average, median, and mode * Work with statistical functions * Develop forecasts and track trends * Manipulate strings and work with database functions

Book 101 Most Popular Excel Formulas

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Michaloudis
  • Publisher : 101 Excel Series
  • Release : 2022-02-17
  • ISBN : 9788409378630
  • Pages : 380 pages

Download or read book 101 Most Popular Excel Formulas written by John Michaloudis and published by 101 Excel Series. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Most Popular Excel Formulas Ever: VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH, COUNT, plus Many More! You'll learn to apply the Top Excel Formulas to make your data analysis easier.

Book Excel VBA Programming For Dummies

Download or read book Excel VBA Programming For Dummies written by Michael Alexander and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your Excel programming skills to the next level To take Excel to the next level, you need to understand and implement the power of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Excel VBA Programming For Dummies introduces you to a wide array of new Excel options, beginning with the most important tools and operations for the Visual Basic Editor. Inside, you’ll find an overview of the essential elements and concepts for programming with Excel. In no time, you’ll discover techniques for handling errors and exterminating bugs, working with range objects and controlling program flow, and much more. With friendly advice on the easiest ways to develop custom dialog boxes, toolbars, and menus, readers will be creating Excel applications custom fit to their unique needs! Fully updated for the new Excel 2019 Step-by-step instructions for creating VBA macros to maximize productivity Guidance on customizing your applications so they work the way you want All sample programs, VBA code, and worksheets are available at dummies.com Beginning VBA programmers rejoice! This easy-to-follow book makes it easier than ever to excel at Excel VBA!

Book Excel Formulas and Functions  the Step by Step Excel Guide on How to Create Powerful Formulas

Download or read book Excel Formulas and Functions the Step by Step Excel Guide on How to Create Powerful Formulas written by Harjit Suman and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★Create Powerful and elegant formulas to manipulate and analyse your data★Do you want to master Excel? Do you want to create powerful and elegant Excel formulas to automate your spreadsheets and analyse your data more efficiently? Well, Excel Formulas and Functions: The Step by Step Excel Guide on how to Create Powerful Formulas will teach you how.Excel is one of the most used Microsoft Office applications in the workplace. It is used on a daily basis however, many people only scratch the surface of its capabilities. If you want to get the most out of Excel and know its true power then you MUST buy this book. Not only will it increase your Excel skills and enable you to write powerful formulas to manipulate and analyse data it will also impress your boss and could give you a pay rise!There are over 400 built-in functions in Excel. In this book you will learn all about the Excel functions and formulas that are available to you which will make your work easier increase your productivity. In particular you will learn about some of the more powerful Excel functions and formulas that not many people know about and you will learn how they work with simple step by step instructions.This book is aimed for people who want to advance their Excel skills and learn the true power of Excel with advanced formulas such as array formulas. Beginners will also benefit from this book as it also contains some of the more common Excel formulas and functions that people use and how to write them. This book really caters for all.In this definite Excel formulas and functions book you will learn:*How to create formulas using sum functions such as SUM, SUMIF, SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT*How to create formulas using count functions such as COUNT, COUNTA, COUNTBLANK, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS*How to create formulas using logical functions such as IF, AND, OR, ISBLANK*How to create formulas using lookup functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, LOOKUP*How to create formulas using text functions such as LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TRIM, LEN, SUBSTITUTE, REPT, SEARCH and FIND*What the order of operator precedence is and how Excel orders the calculation in formulas*What array formulas are and how to create them as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using them *What an array constant is and how arrays work *How to create awesome and powerful formulas that perform magic such as how to find the first non-blank value, how to extract a unique list, sum all digits in a string and many many more!Excel Formulas and Functions: The Step by Step Excel Guide on how to Create Powerful Formulas also contains some great tips about Excel functions that not many people know about. These are little gems of information you wish you knew before. With this book you will now know and be ahead of the game! Each of the formulas explained in this book is broken down with simple step by step instructions so you understand exactly how the formulas work.This is the definite Excel guide book on formulas and functions and a must read for people who want to advance their Excel skills and learn more about Excel's more powerful functions. There is only a small percentage of people who truly know how to get the best out of worksheet functions. Make sure you are in that small minority. To truly better yourself you must invest in yourself. Start now by buying this book!

Book Excel All in One For Dummies

Download or read book Excel All in One For Dummies written by Paul McFedries and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excel-erate your productivity with the only guide you'll need to the latest versions of Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel offers unsurpassed functionality and accessibility for data exploration and analysis to millions of users around the world. And learning to unlock its full potential is easier than you can imagine with help from Excel All-in-One For Dummies. Follow along with Excel expert and veteran author Paul McFedries as he walks you through every feature and technique you need to know to get the most out of this powerful software. You'll learn how to design worksheets, use formulas and functions, collaborate with colleagues and review their work, create charts and graphics, manage and analyze data, and create macros. Plus, you'll discover all the capabilities Microsoft has included in the newest versions of Excel, including dark mode and accessibility features. This indispensable reference allows you to: Get a firm grasp of Excel basics with the book's step-by-step guides before moving on to more advanced topics, like data analysis Access up-to-date information on all the new versions of Excel, including the ones bundled with Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and the LTSC/Enterprise Edition Enjoy the convenience of a single, comprehensive resource detailing everything you need to know about Excel Perfect for people coming to Excel for the very first time, Excel All-in-One For Dummies, Office 2021 Edition is also a must-read resource for anyone looking for a refresher on foundational or advanced Excel techniques.

Book Excel 2007 VBA Programming For Dummies

Download or read book Excel 2007 VBA Programming For Dummies written by John Walkenbach and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions for creating VBA macros Harness the power of VBA and create custom Excel applications Make Excel 2007 work for you! This clear, nonintimidating guide shows you how to use VBA to create Excel apps that look and work the way you want. Packed with plenty of sample programs, it explains how to work with range objects, control program flow, develop custom dialog boxes, create custom toolbars and menus, and much more. Discover how to Grasp essential programming concepts Use the Visual Basic Editor Navigate the new Excel user interface Communicate with your users Deal with errors and bugs

Book Excel 2016 For Dummies

    Book Details:
  • Author : Greg Harvey
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2015-10-02
  • ISBN : 1119077028
  • Pages : 432 pages

Download or read book Excel 2016 For Dummies written by Greg Harvey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-02 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excel 2016 For Dummies (9781119077015) is now being published as Excel 2016 For Dummies (9781119293439). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different product. Let your Excel skills sore to new heights with this bestselling guide Updated to reflect the latest changes to the Microsoft Office suite, this new edition of Excel For Dummies quickly and painlessly gets you up to speed on mastering the world's most widely used spreadsheet tool. Written by bestselling author Greg Harvey, it has been completely revised and updated to offer you the freshest and most current information to make using the latest version of Excel easy and stress-free. If the thought of looking at spreadsheet makes your head swell, you've come to the right place. Whether you've used older versions of this popular program or have never gotten a headache from looking at all those grids, this hands-on guide will get you up and running with the latest installment of the software, Microsoft Excel 2016. In no time, you'll begin creating and editing worksheets, formatting cells, entering formulas, creating and editing charts, inserting graphs, designing database forms, and more. Plus, you'll get easy-to-follow guidance on mastering more advanced skills, like adding hyperlinks to worksheets, saving worksheets as web pages, adding worksheet data to an existing web page, and so much more. Save spreadsheets in the Cloud to work on them anywhere Use Excel 2016 on a desktop, laptop, or tablet Share spreadsheets via email, online meetings, and social media sites Analyze data with PivotTables If you're new to Excel and want to spend more time on your actual work than figuring out how to make it work for you, this new edition of Excel 2016 For Dummies sets you up for success.

Book Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies

Download or read book Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies written by Conrad Carlberg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excel at predicting sales and forecasting trends using Microsoft Excel! If you're a sales or marketing professional, you know that forecasting sales is one of the biggest challenges you face on the job. Unlike other books on the subject, Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies, 2nd Edition leaves arcane business school terms and complex algebraic equations at the door, focusing instead on what you can do right now to utilize the world's most popular spreadsheet program to produce forecasts you can rely on. Loaded with confidence boosters for anyone who succumbs to sweaty palms when sales predictions are mentioned, this trusted guide show you how to use the many tools Excel provides to arrange your past data, set up lists and pivot tables, use moving averages, and so much more. Before you know it, you'll become a forecaster par excellence—even if numbers aren't your jam. Choose the right forecasting method Find relationships in your data Predict seasonal sales Filter lists or turn them into charts Consider this guide your crystal ball—and start predicting the future with confidence and ease!

Book Excel 2019 All In One

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lalwani Lokesh
  • Publisher : BPB Publications
  • Release : 2019-09-20
  • ISBN : 9389328047
  • Pages : 330 pages

Download or read book Excel 2019 All In One written by Lalwani Lokesh and published by BPB Publications. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100% practical guide to understand and use basic to advance level Excel 2019 Key features What's New in Excel 2019 Office 365 Putting Data into Excel Transforming and Managing the Data Formulas and Functions Data Analysis techniques Data Visualization techniques Multiple ways of Data Extraction Automation in Excel through Macros DescriptionExcel is, by far, the most preferred spreadsheet program on this planet. People love it because of its simplicity and easy user interface. The primary focus of Excel is to perform basic to advanced level numeric calculations. Every industry, department, job role is dependent on Excel to perform day to day duties as well as data analysis and visualization. Microsoft Excel is available in both offline (Excel 2019) and online (Office 365) versions. If you are new to Excel or use this program day in day out, then this book will surely clear your logics and concepts of excel.This book starts with an introduction to Excel program and an overview of its interface and move towards an explanation of new features being introduced in Excel 2019 and Office 365, then an in-depth discussion on entering and transforming data. Understanding different formulas and functions with practical exercises. Afterwards, how to perform data analysis and present it using different data visualization tools. Finally, extracting data and automation of tasks through Macros.After going through this book, you will become conceptually strong in using various features of Excel. You will increase your productivity by understanding and using the right tool for the related data set.What will you learnBy the end of the book, you will come across many case studies to put your knowledge to practice and understand many tools to solve real-life business problems such as importing data into Excel from different sources, data cleaning through various tools including flash fill, bringing data together into one place using lookup functionality, analysing it to get insights through pivot tables & what if analysis, generating forecast based on past trends, exporting final reports, understanding Power features like Power Pivot/Query/Map and automating manual processes through Macros . Remember to practice along with sample data files provided in the exercise files bundle of the book to master these techniques.Who this book is forThis book is for anyone who is either new to Excel or daily Excel user. This book will take you from basic concepts of Excel to Advanced level. Whether you belong to any industry or serving any department, as an Excel user, this book will make you a Pro in Excel.Table of contents1. What's New in Excel 2019/Office 3652. Entering Data in Excel3. Transforming and Managing Data4. Formulas and Functions5. Data Analysis6. Data Visualization7. Data Extraction8. Automation in Excel through MacrosAbout the authorLokesh Lalwani, is a Microsoft Certified Office Expert with over a decade of experience in the field of training. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and Co-founder of a renowned corporate training firm - Nurture Tech Academy. He has conducted 1,000 plus corporate workshops on various technologies like Advanced Excel, Business Presentations, Power BI etc. and trained over 12,000 professionals. He is also sharing his knowledge through 5 pre-recorded courses ,on above mentioned technologies, over world's most popular E-learning platforms with an average rating of 4.5/5 from over 15,000 learners. He believes in "e;life is learning"e;.His Blog links: https://www.nurturetechacademy.in/blog/His LinkedIn Profile: https://in.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-lalwani-7a6b6b55

Book Excel Power Pivot   Power Query For Dummies

Download or read book Excel Power Pivot Power Query For Dummies written by Michael Alexander and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to PowerPivot and Power Query no data cruncher should be without! Want to familiarize yourself with the rich set of Microsoft Excel tools and reporting capabilities available from PowerPivot and Power Query? Look no further! Excel PowerPivot & Power Query For Dummies shows you how this powerful new set of tools can be leveraged to more effectively source and incorporate 'big data' Business Intelligence and Dashboard reports. You'll discover how PowerPivot and Power Query not only allow you to save time and simplify your processes, but also enable you to substantially enhance your data analysis and reporting capabilities. Gone are the days of relatively small amounts of data—today's data environment demands more from business analysts than ever before. Now, with the help of this friendly, hands-on guide, you'll learn to use PowerPivot and Power Query to expand your skill-set from the one-dimensional spreadsheet to new territories, like relational databases, data integration, and multi-dimensional reporting. Demonstrates how Power Query is used to discover, connect to, and import your data Shows you how to use PowerPivot to model data once it's been imported Offers guidance on using these tools to make analyzing data easier Written by a Microsoft MVP in the lighthearted, fun style you've come to expect from the For Dummies brand If you spend your days analyzing data, Excel PowerPivot & Power Query For Dummies will get you up and running with the rich set of Excel tools and reporting capabilities that will make your life—and work—easier.

Book Excel 2007 Dashboards and Reports For Dummies

Download or read book Excel 2007 Dashboards and Reports For Dummies written by Michael Alexander and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s the use of putting out reports that no one reads? Properly created dashboards are graphical representations that put data in a context for your audience, and they look really cool! How cool? You’ll find out when you see the dazzling examples in Excel 2007 Dashboards & Reports For Dummies. And, before long, everyone’s eyes will be riveted to your dashboards and reports too! This revolutionary guide shows you how to turn Excel into your own personal Business Intelligence tool. You’ll learn the fundamentals of using Excel 2007 to go beyond simple tables to creating dashboard-studded reports that wow management. Get ready to catch dashboard fever as you find out how to use basic analysis techniques, build advanced dashboard components, implement advanced reporting techniques, and import external date into your Excel reports. Discover how to: Unleash the power of Excel as a business intelligence tool Create dashboards that communicate and get noticed Think about your data in a new way Present data more effectively and increase the value of your reports Create dynamic labels that support visualization Represent time and seasonal trending Group and bucket data Display and measure values versus goals Implement macro-charged reporting Using Excel 2007 as a BI tool is the most cost-efficient way for organizations of any size create powerful and insightful reports and distribute throughout the enterprise. And Excel 2007 Dashboards and Reports for Dummies is the fastest you for you to catch dashboard fever!