Books / Nash / Jelen Don't Fear the Spreadsheet

A Beginner's Guide to Overcoming Excel's Frustrations
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-83702-236-6
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 226 Seiten

This book is written in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, specifically designed for complete Excel beginners. Focusing on the extreme basics of using spreadsheets, it avoids overwhelming readers with advanced topics and instead builds a foundational understanding. Readers will quickly gain a passable knowledge of the program, addressing common fears and frustrations through clear explanations and practical examples.
The guide answers hundreds of everyday questions, such as 'Can I delete data without changing formatting?' and 'How do I use text-wrapping?' as well as slightly more advanced queries like 'What is a Macro, and how do I create one?' It empowers users by breaking down intimidating concepts into manageable steps, making Excel approachable and useful for even the most inexperienced users. The focus is on helping readers become comfortable with essential tasks, from merging cells and formatting text to understanding formulas and navigating the interface.
Aimed at the 40 percent of Excel users who have never entered a formula, this book demystifies the program's tools and functions, transforming confusion into confidence. By the end, readers will feel equipped to use Excel effectively for personal and professional tasks, overcoming barriers to productivity.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Books, MrExcel's Holy Macro!

Nash, Tyler

Jelen, Bill

Jones, Kevin

Urtis, Tom

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Daten / Datenbanken

Über Autor(innen)

Books MrExcel's Holy Macro! :

Holy Macro! Books has been providing top-quality books on Excel, Power Query, and Power BI since 2002. They have published over 100 titles by 30 authors, including numerous Microsoft MVPs.Nash Tyler :

Tyler Nash is a college student who turned to Bill Jelen for spreadsheet help. She convinced him to compile their question-and-answer sessions into a comprehensive guide for fellow novice Excel users. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida.Jelen Bill :

Bill Jelen is the host of MrExcel and the author of 61 books about Microsoft Excel including Excel Gurus Gone Wild, Pivot Table Data Crunching, and Excel 2019 Inside Out. He has made over 80 guest appearances on TV's Call for Help with Leo Laporte and was voted guest of the year on the Computer America radio show. He writes the Excel column for Strategic Finance magazine. He has produced over 2200 episodes of his daily video podcast Learn Excel from MrExcel.Jones Kevin :

Kevin Jones is a developer of Excel and SQL Server applications for businesses. He has previously worked with American Management Systems, Apple Computer, Power Up Software, and Air Communications managing, designing, and building applications that incorporate innovative and practical user interface designs. He is a coauthor of Don't Fear the Spreadsheet: A Beginner's Guide to Overcoming Excel's Frustrations. He lives in Los Gatos, California.Urtis Tom :

Tom Urtis is owner of Atlas Programming Management, a Microsoft Office business solutions company specializing in Excel project development and training. Tom also created the Excel Aptitude Test (called XAT) to measure Excel skills and know-how. When Tom's not at the computer, he enjoys the outdoor life that California offers, and the diverse cultures of the San Francisco Bay Area where he lives.