Excel 2003 Bible


Return to The Spreadsheet Page

John's Excel books

 

Details

Author: Walkenbach, John

ISBN: 0764539671

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons., 2003, 897 pp., List price $39.95 (US).

CD-ROM: Yes

Status: Available

Target Reader: This book is designed for Excel users of all levels.

Comments: This book is a significant revision of the Excel 2002 Bible. In fact, it's the best edition to date.

Note: On the companion CD-ROM, one of the files listed for Chapter 10 does not work. The xdate.exe file was not transferred completely. However, you can download that file here.


Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started With Excel

  • Chapter 1: Introducing Excel
  • Chapter 2: Entering and Editing Worksheet Data
  • Chapter 3: Essential Worksheet Operations
  • Chapter 4: Working with Cells and Ranges
  • Chapter 5: Worksheet Formatting
  • Chapter 6: Understanding Files and Templates
  • Chapter 7: Printing Your Work

Part II: Working with Formulas and Functions

  • Chapter 8: Introducing Formulas and Functions
  • Chapter 9: Creating Formulas to Manipulate Text
  • Chapter 10: Working with Dates and Times
  • Chapter 11: Creating Formulas That Count and Sum
  • Chapter 12: Creating Formulas that Look Up Values
  • Chapter 13: Creating Formulas For Financial Applications
  • Chapter 14: Introducing Array Formulas
  • Chapter 15: Performing Magic With Array Formulas

Part III: Creating Charts and Graphics

  • Chapter 16: Getting Started Making Charts
  • Chapter 17: Learning Advanced Charting
  • Chapter 18: Enhancing Your Work With Pictures and Drawings

Part IV: Analyzing Data With Excel

  • Chapter 19: Working with Lists
  • Chapter 20: Using External Database Files
  • Chapter 21: Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables
  • Chapter 22: Performing Spreadsheet What-If Analysis
  • Chapter 23: Analyzing Data Using Goal Seek and Solver
  • Chapter 24: Analyzing Data with Analysis ToolPak

Part V: Using Advanced Excel Features

  • Chapter 25: Using Custom Number Formats
  • Chapter 26: Customizing Toolbars and Menus
  • Chapter 27: Using Conditional Formatting and Data Validation
  • Chapter 28: Creating and Using Worksheet Outlines
  • Chapter 29: Linking and Consolidating Worksheets
  • Chapter 30: Excel and the Internet
  • Chapter 31: Sharing Data With Other Applications
  • Chapter 32: Using Excel in a Workgroup
  • Chapter 33: Making Your Worksheets Error-Free

Part VI: Programming Excel with VBA

  • Chapter 34: Introducing Visual Basic For Applications
  • Chapter 35: Creating Custom Worksheet Functions
  • Chapter 36: Creating UserForms
  • Chapter 37: Using UserForm Controls in a Worksheet
  • Chapter 38: Working with Excel Events
  • Chapter 39: VBA Examples
  • Chapter 40: Creating Custom Excel Add-Ins

Appendixes

  • Appendix A: Worksheet Function Reference
  • Appendix B: What's on the CD-ROM
  • Appendix C: Just For Fun
  • Appendix D: Additional Excel Resources
  • Appendix E: Excel Shortcut Keys