Review
"...a unique, accessible book that conveys a lot of powerful thoughts which can be turned into a great success through careful application..." (M2 Best Books, 26 February 2003)


Review
"...a unique, accessible book that conveys a lot of powerful thoughts which can be turned into a great success through careful application..." (M2 Best Books, 26 February 2003)


Book Description
* One of the world's best-known Excel experts shows how to master the charting features in Excel 2000 and 2002 to create compelling graphic representations of data
* Covers basic and advanced features, focusing on the new charting featuresprovided in version 2002
* Explains how to select charts for different categories of data, modify data in a chart, deal with missing data, format charts, customize shapes, and give charts a professional look


Book Info
One of the world's best-known Excel experts shows how to master the charting features in Excel 2000 and 2002 to create compelling graphic representations of data. Softcover. CD-ROM included.


From the Back Cover
Everything you need to know about Creating and formatting high-impact charts for business, science, and education Selecting the correct chart for your data Customizing your charts with pictures, graphics, and shapes Understanding the tricks of the trade that enable you to create "impossible" charts Creating easy-to-use interactive charts Using VBA to create and modify charts "Mr. Spreadsheet" Presents the Only Definitive Guide to Excel Charts If you thought you knew all that Excel can do, think again! In this comprehensive volume, "Mr. Spreadsheet" John Walkenbach begins by explaining Excel’s built-in charting basics and goes on to help you master trendlines, AutoShapes, pivot charts, and dozens of other capabilities in both Excel 2000 and 2002. Using his expert techniques as well as his exclusive Power Utility Pak and JWalk Chart Tools, included on the bonus CD-ROM, you’ll produce polished, professional charts that demand attention. While Excel books abound, this is the only one devoted solely to the benefits and features of Excel’s charting capacity. "I was astonished by how much I learned from this book – it’s a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the full range of Excel charts" —Jon M. Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP CD-ROM Includes Code, scripts, examples, and all sample charts from the book JWalk Chart Tools, an add-in created by the author that comprises six useful chart-related utilities Trial version of the author’s award-winning Power Utility Pak 5 System Requirements: PC running Windows 98 or later. Microsoft Excel. See the "What’s on the CD" Appendix for details and complete system requirements.


About the Author
John Walkenbach, principal of JWalk and Associates Inc., is a leading authority on spreadsheet software and creator of the award-winning Power Utility Pak. He has written more than 30 spreadsheet books and over 300 articles and reviews for publications including PC World, InfoWorld, and Windows. He also maintains the popular Spreadsheet Page at www.j-walk.com/ss.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Everything you need to know aboutCreating and formatting high-impact charts for business, science, and educationSelecting the correct chart for your dataCustomizing your charts with pictures, graphics, and shapesUnderstanding the tricks of the trade that enable you to create "impossible" chartsCreating easy-to-use interactive chartsUsing VBA to create and modify charts

"Mr. Spreadsheet" Presents the Only Definitive Guide to Excel Charts

If you thought you knew all that Excel can do, think again! In this comprehensive volume, "Mr. Spreadsheet" John Walkenbach begins by explaining Excel's built-in charting basics and goes on to help you master trendlines, AutoShapes, pivot charts, and dozens of other capabilities in both Excel 2000 and 2002. Using his expert techniques as well as his exclusive Power Utility Pak and JWalk Chart Tools, included on the bonus CD-ROM, you'll produce polished, professional charts that demand attention. While Excel books abound, this is the only one devoted solely to the benefits and features of Excel's charting capacity.

CD-ROM IncludesCode, scripts, examples, and all sample charts from the bookJWalk Chart Tools, an add-in created by the author that comprises six useful chart-related utilitiesTrial version of the author's award-winning Power Utility Pak 5