Step by Step Spreadsheets

Book excerpt: Third edition of this popular, easy-to-use textbook, updated for the revised Spreadsheet Methods Level 5 module [5N1977], which details fundamental spreadsheet methods and facilitates practical experience in spreadsheet design and implementation. New to this edition: Updated for the revised Spreadsheet Methods module [5N1977] and Excel 2010 (all assignments can be completed using Excel 2007) Includes new interactive assignments allowing students to test their spreadsheets. Details how to create formulas and functions, sort spreadsheet data, present data using a variety of charts, protect spreadsheets from unauthorised access and automate decision-making with IF functions. Presents in-depth explanations of spreadsheet concepts and of the different types of IF functions. Introduces useful Excel keyboard shortcuts in each chapter, with all images reflecting Microsoft's Ribbon system. Comprehensively deals with Excel's charting facility and introduces the use of macros and spreadsheet protection. Worked examples guide the learner through each task, while progress tests and chapter reviews support a 'learning through practice' approach. With no previous experience in spreadsheets required, the learner is brought from the basics to an advanced level. Written for: Spreadsheet Methods Level 5 module [5N1977]