Prebuilt practice files help you quickly learn by doing.

QuickLook Guide points you right to the information you work.

Lay-flat binding means the book stays open as you work.

- With this book and Microsoft"RM" Excel 97, you'll learn to:

- Enter and format your data, and write formulas.

- Create a template to speed up your work.

- Make your worksheets available over the Internet or intranets with Microsoft FrontPage."TM"

- Manage your tasks with the help of Microsoft Outlook."TM"

- Consolidate data from several worksheets into one.

- Find and organize information by filtering, sorting, and subtotalling.

- Summarize and analyze data using PivotTable"RM" dynamic views.

- Use charting to visualize trends and relationships.

- Print the reports you require.

- Find the optimum answer by using goal Seek and Scenario Manager to compare alternatives.

- Work simultaneously with others dy sharing a workbook via your company intranet.