Excel 2000 for Busy People

Got a month or two to learn spreadsheets? Take a class or hire a consultant. But if you want to quickly get down to business, check out Excel 2000 for Busy People. Written for visual and hands-on learners, this quick guide will have you filling up cells with abandon soon after installation.

Using beautiful four-color graphics and screen shots galore, each step of the process is pared down to the minimum effort for you and your other busy colleagues: the basics, formatting, charts, macros, and automation are all streamlined for your convenience. You'll also get primers on using the Internet, managing large projects, and the steps you should take before doing anything else to make your work go more smoothly.

It's important to select the right software package for your needs; it's equally important to choose the right learning package to show you the virtual ropes. Excel 2000 for Busy People will teach you in a few hours exactly what you need to know--and no more. If that's all you have time for, it's the perfect solution. --Rob Lightner