Slaying Excel Dragons: A Beginner's Guide to Conquering Excel's Frustrations and Making Excel Fun

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books · Mike Girvin

Sep 2024 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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578

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About this ebook

A comprehensive guide to mastering Excel with shortcuts, data analysis, and advanced formulas. Perfect for all skill levels.Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of Excel features and functions
Practical examples and step-by-step instructions
Focus on efficiency with keyboard shortcuts and advanced techniques

Book DescriptionThis comprehensive guide is designed to elevate your Excel skills from beginner to advanced. Starting with the fundamentals, you'll learn how to navigate Excel's interface, use essential keyboard shortcuts, and manage data efficiently. As you progress, you'll dive into complex features like PivotTables, dynamic ranges, and advanced formatting, gaining the ability to handle intricate data tasks with ease. The guide also covers powerful formulas and functions, including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and logical tests. These tools will empower you to automate calculations, perform detailed analyses, and streamline your workflow. Additionally, you'll explore Excel’s data analysis features, such as sorting, filtering, and creating dynamic charts, enabling you to present your data clearly and effectively. By the end of this book, you'll have a deep understanding of Excel's capabilities, equipped with the skills to tackle any spreadsheet challenge. Whether you're preparing for advanced data analysis or seeking to optimize your day-to-day tasks, this guide provides the knowledge and practical experience to make Excel work for you.What you will learn

Master Excel's keyboard shortcuts
Apply advanced formulas and functions
Create and customize PivotTables
Utilize data analysis features
Format cells with conditional logic
Create and edit complex charts

Who this book is for

This book is perfect for Excel users of all levels who want to improve their efficiency and data analysis skills. A basic understanding of Excel is recommended, but the book starts with foundational topics and builds to advanced features, making it accessible to beginners and valuable to advanced users alike.

About the author

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.

Mike Girvin is the author of Slaying Excel Dragons and has more than 800 Excel how-to videos on YouTube. He teaches finance, accounting, and statistics using Excel at the community college level. He lives in Seattle.

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