Publisher's Synopsis
Explore different ways and methods to consolidate data, complex analysis, and prediction or forecast based on trends Key FeaturesUse the Analysis ToolPak to perform complex Data analysisGet well versed with the formulas, functions, and components in ExcelHandy templates to give you a head startUsage of multiple examples to explain the application in a real-world scenarioImplement macros for your everyday tasks that will help you save your timeExplore different Charts types for Data visualizationDescriptionBook explains and simplify the usage of Excel features and functionalities, with the help of examples. It starts with Getting Started with Excel and Performing functions with shortcut keys which will help you in getting started with Excel. Then Formulas and Functions gives an initial understanding of what are operators, formulas, functions, their components. Further Data Visualization with new Charts types , Gantt and Milestone chart , SmartArt and Organization Chart give details on the different chart types available in Excel.In the intermediate section, you will learn Get creative with Icons, 3D models, Digital Inking details multiple new and improved features that got introduced to enhance the visual presentation. In the end, Chapters Mail Merge using Excel , Create Custom Excel Template and Macros in Excel explain the Excel features that help in automating tasks. You will learn how to generate multiple documents automatically with customization, create and use your own templates and use of macros to do repeated task automatically.And at last Chapter Get help for your problem lists few problem statements and their probable solutions with references to the Excel feature or functionality that can be used to resolve the problem.What will you learnGet familiar with the most used advanced Excel formulas and functions for Data analysisLearn how to create a Gantt / Timeline / Milestone Chart in ExcelUse charts for Better Data visualizationBuild organization charts with SmartArt tools in ExcelUse the Analysis ToolPak & Power Pivots to perform complex Data analysisLearn how to link and share workbooks for automatic updatesWho this book is forThis book is for professionals from any domain, who are searching for shortcuts & advanced methods to resolve their daily problems.Table of Contents1. Getting Started with Excel2. Perform Functions with Shortcut Keys3. Formulas and Functions4. Data Visualization with New Chart types5. Gantt and Milestone Chart6. SmartArt & Organization Chart7. Get creative with Icons, 3D models, Digital Inking8. Putting Data in perspective with Pivots9. Complex Data Analysis using ToolPak10. Forecasting in Excel11. Mail Merge using Excel12. Create Custom Excel Template13. Macros in Excel14. Get help for your problemAbout the AuthorManisha Nigam is a seasoned management professional with twenty plus years of information technology experience, working with multinationals across the globe. Her expertise in Excel comes from the vast experience she has in using and understanding the software over the years, that helped her in working efficiently and managing complex programs. A certified PMP (PMI Project Management Professional), CSM (Scrum Alliance Scrum Master), TOGAF 9.1 (The Open Group Enterprise Architecture) and holds a post graduate degree in computer science and business management from prestigious universities in India.Read more.
