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Internet Excel Resources
An incredible amount of information about Excel is available for free on the internet.
First, go to the Microsoft site, http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/excel. Here you will find assistance, tutorials, templates, and useful references.
Next, use Google to search on Microsoft Excel. You will find a wide range of tutorials and other information available. As with any internet search, however, exercise caution in accessing sites that you don't recognize.
Books
Notes will be provided on the first day of class, so you don't need to buy a book for Everyday Excel. But if you want to learn additional topics or pursue things in more depth, you should consider buying one of the many Excel books available at your local bookstore or through the internet.
Dozens of books have been written about Excel. In choosing a book, find an author who presents the material clearly in a writing style you like. Visit your local bookstore and spend an hour or two browsing before you buy.
Be sure to buy a book that is keyed to the version of Excel you are using. In class we use Excel 2003, the most recent version, but you may have a different version on your computer at home or at work. To find out what version you have, start Excel, click Help on the standard toolbar, then click About Microsoft Office Excel.
Some of the books I've found useful include the following:
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Harvey, Greg. Excel 2003 for Dummies, ISBN 0764537563. The "Dummies" series provide a good overview of Excel. Other worthwhile books in the series focus on specialized topics like formulas and functions and charting. |
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MacDonald, Matthew. Excel - the Missing Manual, ISBN 0596006640. This book is clear and well written, and provides more depth. MacDonald has also written an introductory book called Excel for Starters (ISBN 0596101546) that is worth considering. |
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Walkenbach, John. Excel 2003 Bible, ISBN 0764539671. If you intend to pursue your Excel studies beyond Everyday Excel, you should invest in a comprehensive, heavy duty book like this one, written by an acknowledged Excel guru. | If you don't want to buy a book, consider borrowing one from the library. Both the Sarasota and Manatee libraries have many Excel books available. To find them, go to the library website and do a subject search on "Microsoft Excel."
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