Learning Microsoft Excel

[terrantheman]

I've played with it a little but I wanted to really dig my teeth in and actually learn it and be fairly well versed. What is the fastest I can learn this? What should I use to go about this? Lastly I'm looking for the MOST economical way of doing this over the next couple of weeks. TIA ~Terran

 

[kockroach]

This looks promising: http://www.baycongroup.com/el0.htm

That one is for 2007, looks like the have one for 2003 as well.

 

[theribdoctor]

which version?

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Here's another good one and it's free....Microsoft Excel Training

....if all else fails there's always the Microsoft Excel - For Dummies book!

 

[terrantheman]

I've got 2007 but does it really matter? I thought they're pretty much all the same.

 

[terrantheman]

Do any of you guys know excel? If so do any of these look good and how difficult do you guys think excel is?

 

[kockroach]

Layout has changed dramatically in the new Office suite.

 

[Fox]

Layout has changed dramatically in the new Office suite.

Which really works well in this case since he is starting on the new interface.

Terran, a lot depends on your math and business backgrounds. Excel, IMHO, is probably the best piece of commercial PC software ever written up to this point in time, but then again, I go way back to Wordstar and VisiCalc. I use spreadsheets extensively and would suggest that you have some goals in mind to help with your learning. Building something like an amortization schedule in a worksheet would cover a lot in a short time, but that assumes you understand the math behind the formulas. Putting together a check register with cost accounting for expense categories is another way to learn quickly. You probably have something in mind in terms of necessity for Excel use, so consider just trying to do what it is you need to do. Online training can be pretty effective for learning basic techniques like setup, basic arithmetic and formatting.

 

[terrantheman]

That's what I wanted to hear John... So any of these look good to you?

 

[Crypto Sailor]

I work with it, but I don't have a clue of what it's capable of. I'd love to learn a little more than the basics. So Terran if you find anything worth while mind sharing?

 

[Treinenwj]

A lot of Tech schools will offer short classes for Excel. Might be worth checking the cost and availability in your area.

 

[Clint]

Try this:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=learning+excel

 

[endofcomment]

Sent a pm with some info let me know.

 

[Fox]

That's what I wanted to hear John... So any of these look good to you?

I took a quick glance and the one Larry referenced seems pretty decent and is a live demo. The one from Jere's link is okay, but requires a lot more study to understand the screen shots. Clint's Google link turns up a lot of additional possibilities. The "Dummies" series are actually quite good for assistance and reference.

 

[Mitch]

Excel can be used in so many ways, so beyond a basic understanding of navigation and how to find answers in "Help" and through the internet, I'd sugest you know what you want from it.

I'm the best in my company if you need a Macro to create something like a beta program, Someone Else is is best if you need pivot tables, charts and pretty visiuals for a presentation, Another is great if you need to import and export data to other MS applications.

Point is, this is 95% of my job for ten years now and I don't know how to do half of what it's capable of. So the best way to learn is getting help with what you need to get done at your job and network all you can so you have a base of support if you get stuck. My wife is my best resource along with the Excel help files which are very good and Google.