Excel is the most sophisticated spreadsheet program available, making it easy for you to create a variety of analyses and calculations for personal and professional use. However, this program is much more than just an electronic version of an accountant's green sheet, and mastering even the most basic functions can be a challenge. Excel Workbook For Dummies is specially designed to give you the hands-on experience you need to start using this great program with confidence and efficiency. This guide is packed with hundreds of exercises that walk you through the ins and outs of Excel at your own pace. You'll have all the tools you need to:

Enter spreadsheet data

Format, modify, and print your spreadsheet

Copy and correct formulas

Create date and time formulas

Use math, statistical, lookup, and logical functions

Chart spreadsheet data

Add graphics to the spreadsheet

Manage and secure your data

Perform what-if analyses

Generate pivot tables

Publish spreadsheets as Web pages

Add hyperlinks to spreadsheets

Take advantage of Macros and Visual Basic Editor

Included is a bonus CD-ROM full of useful features, including sample files for all exercises in the book, a variety of important Excel tools, worksheets, and templates for financial planning, and a trial version of Crystal Xcelsius to get you started making progress and becoming an Excel expert!

Note: The Kindle edition of this book does not include any CDs or DVDs.