David Ringstrom coined the phrase “Either you work Excel, or it works you!” after observing how many users carry out tasks inefficiently.
In this book, you’ll learn how to get more done with less effort. This book will enable you to create resilient spreadsheets that are easy for others to use as well, while incorporating spreadsheet disaster preparedness techniques. The time-saving techniques covered in the book include creating custom shortcuts and icons to streamline repetitive tasks, as well as automating them with features such as Tables and Custom Views. You’ll see how Conditional Formatting enables you to apply colors, Cell icons, and other formatting on-demand as your data changes. You’ll be empowered to protect the integrity of spreadsheets and increase usability by implementing internal controls, and understand how to solve problems with What-If Analysis features. In addition, you’ll master new features and functions such as XLOOKUP, Dynamic Array functions, LET and LAMBDA, and Power Query, while learning how to leverage shortcuts and nuances in Excel.
By the end of this book, you’ll have a broader awareness of how to avoid pitfalls in Excel. You’ll be empowered to work more effectively in Excel, having gained a deeper understanding of the frustrating oddities that can arise daily in Excel.
publication date
2022-09-16
what you will learn
Explore hidden and overlooked features that will save your time
Implement disaster prevention and recovery techniques
Improve spreadsheet accessibility for all users
Bolster data integrity and spreadsheet resilience
Craft code-free custom worksheet functions with LAMBDA
Create code-free report automation with Power Query
Integrate spreadsheet automation techniques with ease
key features
Get hands-on experience by carrying out techniques in detailed example workbooks * Reclaim portions of your day by immediately implementing data integrity and automation features * Incorporate spreadsheet disaster recovery techniques into your daily work
approach
Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples that you can try hands-on, you will begin by understanding why you should care that a particular feature exists in Excel and how it can benefit you. In short, the book is focused on what professionals don’t know about Excel but should, so it’s designed to fill in knowledge gaps, as opposed to being a comprehensive discussion of Excel. It’s a very targeted approach and the shorter length of 250-300 pages will keep it approachable versus books that have 600 to 1000 pages. The accessibility aspects will be of particular interest to corporate and government compliance departments
audience
This book is for intermediate to advanced excel users working in diverse roles such as business users, accountants, project managers and business analysts among others. The more time that you spend in excel the more time this book will save you. You will be able to maximize your productivity by learning spreadsheet interactivity, accessibility and automation. This clear step-by-step explanation and detailed example workbook will help you to try out new techniques firsthand and leverage them for your business's advantage in no time.
short description
This book will equip you with new features, techniques, and shortcuts that will transform your experience in Excel. Accessibility and code-free automation are explored from several perspectives. Underused features and nuances that blindside Excel users are also discussed throughout the book, along with a special emphasis on data integrity.
subtitle
Turbocharge your Excel proficiency with expert tips, automation techniques, and overlooked features
keywords
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel 2021, LAMBDA, automation with Power Query, Spreadsheet automation, code-free automation, business analysts, accountants, Excel techniques, Excel LAMBDA, Excel functions, Excel tips, Excel Dynamic Arrays, Excel Lookup, MS Excel
Product ISBN
9781803243948
