Microsoft Excel 2013 Step By Step

The "Step by Step" series of Microsoft books is one of my preferred products for Microsoft software releases and has always been a good investment when I migrate to new software versions. I remember days long ago where these Microsoft press books actually were part of your software purchase. Consequently, to gain more than marginal use of various office products, a user has to learn functions on their own or from information resources like this book and on-line tutorials. Microsofts "Help" search tool is of marginal value and is really only helpful for the very basic functions of each office product.I never fail to learn something new from each edition of this series. I find them helpful to learn new capabilities or reinforce information I've known from earlier releases. The organization and instruction in these manuals is much better than attempts by other "basic-use themed" books which provide only an overview at best; I've bought these on occasion and they are adequate for general use. This series provides me the information to know more than the basics. This series isn't all-encompassing, but quite thorough. For me, these books provide great information and instruction up to the intermediate+ level if needed/desired. After 20 years of Microsoft office use, I consider myself to be a competent and near expert user of each aspect of MS Office, but each release presents new capabilities and at times a change or removal of functions. These books have saved me a great deal of time and frustration. They remain part of my office library and are referenced often by both me and my colleagues. Great price point for the level of information. A well-constructed paperback reference book. I'd pay more and rate these as perfect if the book was made with slightly higher-quality paper and color images/pictures (heavy highlighting tends to bleed slightly through paper). However, for this price point, the book is adequate and better than many others in quality (the paper of others is similar to paperback novels/newspapers) and easily survives routine and frequent use/reference. Important text/tips are illustrated in blue/bold as a contrast to the predominant black text on white paper.

Dear Corporate America: Please take a week off and require all your employees that use a computer to work through this entire book. The productivity gain would be nothing short of spectacular. Most users, even the freaking Millennials I work with, don't know even the most basic capabilities of Excel, however, they can smoke me in any video game. Excel is a potent tool that is drastically underutilized. I do work in seconds that I've seen people take days to do because I've taken the time to read multiple books on Excel and practice the techniques in them. This book is particularly friendly for the "I don't learn from books" crowd.

I purchased the Kindle Version of this book because I needed to brush up on Pivot Tables. But the information for pivot tables was concise and easy to read. I'll probably work my way through the rest of the book as a refresher.For the person who said the practice exercises were no longer available, that's not true. I don't know how the print version directs you to the website, but the Kindle version told me exactly what website to go to to download the information.

Well-written, good pace, thorough. I used another Step by Step book years ago. It's a series that offers solid grounding for individuals and businesses. One can become more specialized thereafter. The practice exercises that can be downloaded from the internet are invaluable. Special Tips give especially helpful practical information. This book is designed to make Excel 2013 work for you! I needed a copy right away, so I purchased the e-book, then the hard copy (that comes with an e-book version).

I bought Access 2013 SBS and the last page (your companion ebook page) is there. In this book, the last and very important last page is missing. Please fix this.

This is an excellent book for learning all about Microsoft Excel. I use it as a back up for information in a college class I am taking.

This book is very informative and useful for Novice Excel users. Good illustrations, and explanatory text for most common functions.

This book is very useful for me to review Excel 2013 step by step leaning.

Beware if buying second hand - only the first purchaser has access to online resources. The book can still be used without this, it just makes it more difficult. Not always as basic as it should be - 'Dummy's' books better for beginners.

eXCEL Provides a clear easy to understand introduction to excel 2013. The rarer used is well explained and may be used the mmost.

Links to microsoft web practice exercises do not work - why not?

I bought this for my son who has started a new job and needs to strengthen his Excel skills and this book will help him.

Clearly written with screen shot pictures to help the user. Links provided to download exercises so that you can practice the features which are very helpful in learning them. These replace the CD provided in earlier versions.