Excel 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide

Make the most of Excel2013 -- without becoming a technical expert! Excel 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide is the fastest way to get comfortable and productive with the newest version of Excel, use its powerful new tools, and extend it to the web and the latest mobile devices. Whether you're new to Excelor you're one of the millions who've used previous versions, this practical, approachable book will show you how to do exactly what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Relevant, easy-to-understand visuals help you learn even faster -- and even show how to master the powerful touch gestures supported by Windows 8 tablets and touch screens. World-renowned Exceltutorial author Tracy Syrstad takes a friendly, direct, and patient approach to teaching Excel, adding real-world anecdotes for her extensive experience helping others learn the program and troubleshoot problems with it. She reveals Excel2013's power, helps you quickly master its updated interface, and teaches you how to do all this, and more: * Create, edit, and format workbooks * Make the most of formulas and functions * Visualize data through great charts, PivotCharts, and Sparklines * Analyze data and uncover hidden patterns * Share, present, and secure your workbooks * Customize Excel to your needs * Store and share your workbooks online with SkyDrive * Run Excel from Windows RT/Windows 8 tablets and the web