February 2013
Beginner
408 pages
9h 10m
English
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Table of Contents
Part I: Putting the Fun in Functions
Part III: Solving with Statistics
Part I: Putting the Fun in Functions
Chapter 1: Tapping into Formula and Function Fundamentals
Working with Excel Fundamentals
Understanding workbooks and worksheets
Introducing the Formulas Ribbon
Working with rows, column, cells, ranges, and tables
Gaining the Upper Hand on Formulas
Copying formulas with the fill handle
Assembling formulas the right way
Looking at what goes into a function
Chapter 2: Saving Time with Function Tools
Getting Familiar with the Insert Function Dialog Box
Entering Functions Using the Insert Function Dialog Box
Selecting a function that takes no arguments
Selecting a function that uses arguments
Entering cells, ranges, named areas, and tables as function arguments
Getting help in the Insert Function dialog box
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