Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007 Plain & Simple

Chapter 3. Getting Started with Excel 2007

In this section:

• Surveying the Excel Screen

• Starting Excel

• Finding and Opening Existing Workbooks

• Using File Properties

• Creating a New Workbook

• Working with Multiple Workbooks

• Sizing and Viewing Windows

• Zooming In or Out on a Worksheet

• Viewing a Worksheet in Full Screen Mode

• Saving and Closing an Excel Workbook

• Using the Excel Help System

Microsoft Excel 2007 is designed to help you store, summarize, and present data relevant to your business or home life. You can create spreadsheets to track products and sales, or, just as easily, build spreadsheets to keep track of your personal investments or your kids’ soccer scores. Regardless of the specific use you have in mind, Excel is a versatile program you can use to ...