calculated fields
in PivotTables, 734–738
in Query, 777
calculated table columns, 455
Calculating message, 460, 463
calculations
columns in tables, 455
customizing in PivotTables, 732–734
displaying PivotTable details, 741–742
Excel Web Access and, 821
iterative, 466
keyboard shortcuts, 937
PivotTables, 734, 736–738
Query, 764, 774–777
recalculation process, 460–467
calling custom functions, 854–857
callouts, 355–356
Camera button, 395–397
canceling actions, 930
candlestick charts, 663
capacity of workbooks, 9–10
capitalization. See also case sensitivity
correcting use of Caps Lock key, 228
first letter of sentences, 228
names of days, 228
sorting and, 683–684
text in graphics, 372
two initial capitals, correcting, 228
VBA variables, 861
Caps Lock mode, 127
capturing images of worksheets, 395–398, 805, 945
caret (^), 142–143, 458
carriage returns, 458, 621
case sensitivity. See also capitalization
file names, 52
FIND function, 505
searching and replacing, 221
sorting text, 683–684
VBA variables, 861
categories
functions, 493
multilevel, in charts, 658–660
PivotTables, 712–713
category axes
changing scale of, 645–651
compared to value axes, 625
intersection, 647–648
labels on, 642, 647
moving labels, 647
multilevel, 658–660
nonadjacent data sources and, 656–657
overlapping labels, 647
switching between text and dates, 648
cautions. See also troubleshooting
cell styles, 282, 284
clearing series, 203
deleting, 200
Fill option, 318
formatting, data alignment, 318
hiding zero values, 100
merging cells, 337
passwords, 163
relative references in macros, 832
themes, 277
.xlk file extension, 58
CDs, calculating values, 536–537
CEILING function, 501, 951
CELL function, 951
cell ranges
as arguments, 491
array formulas, 468–473
automatically expanding, 498
case-sensitive text and, 683–684
columns in, 676–678
converting tables to, 670
creating PivotTables, 715
creating tables with, 669
current rows, 703
custom lists and, 682–683
dates in, 682–683
For Each statements and, 867
formulas and, 468–473, 680–682
hyperlinks to, 877, 878
linking to named ranges, 897
named, 441–452, 897
navigating, keyboard shortcuts, 943
partial list sorting, 678–679
pasting into Word, 891–893
rows in, 679–680, 703
sending by e-mail, 802
sorting, 675–684
cell references
ADDRESS function and, 516
adjusting in linked workbooks, 476–477
as arguments, 491
automatically expanding, 498
circular, 464–466
computed filter criteria and, 695–697
copying, 432–435
dynamic hyperlinks and, 880
entering, 429
external, 430–431
in formulas, 428–429
in functions, 495
INDEX function and, 517
inserting or deleting, 435
in linked workbooks, 476–477
macros and, 832
in other worksheets, 430–431
reference syntax, 435
relative, absolute, and mixed, 429–430
replacing with names, 451–452
Scenario Manager and, 590
sorting issues and, 680–682
structured references, 454–461
three-dimensional, 448–449
understanding rows and columns, 431–432
cell styles. See also formatting
attributes, specifying, 280
categories, 279
cautions, 282, 284
creating by example, 281–282
customized, 280–284
deleting, 284
duplicate names, 284
duplicating, 282–283
formatting with, 278–284
merging, 283–284
modifying, 282–283
style categories, 279–280
and themes, 278
cells (tables), 5–6, 9. See also tables
cells (worksheets)
active, 25, 128, 429
adding to selections, 127
alignment in, 318
array ranges and, 469
attributes, 280
background colors, 331
clearing, 202–204
comments in, 251–252
conditional formatting, 284, 287
counting, 510, 554
currently selected, 25
cutting, copying, and pasting, 207
data formats, 5–6, 9
deleting, 198–202, 203–204
direct editing, 209
disabling editing, 208
displaying text in text boxes, 353
distributing contents, 318
dynamic properties, 62
editing shortcuts, 936
entering data, 937–938
error flags in, 582
extending formatting, 209
filling with characters, 318
formatting contents, 209, 278–284
going to named cells, 452
hidden, charting, 658
hiding, 162–163
hyperlinks and, 874–879
identifying contents, 510, 511
implicit and explicit intersections, 452–453
indenting contents, 317–318
inserting, 197–198, 203–204
jumping to, 28
keyboard shortcuts, 931–932, 941
last cell in active area, 133
linking custom properties, 62
locking, 156–157
maximum number of, 25
maximum size of, 139
merging, 283–284, 337–339
named, 441–452, 604
new lines in, 936
overlapping, 141
placeholders, 584
range finders, 208
resizing, 334–339
returning contents, 519
selecting, 128–131, 133, 349, 944
selecting without activating hyperlinks, 879
selection rectangles, 203
single-cell array formulas, 471
special item specifiers, 458
themes and, 620
tracing references, 245–246
unlocking, 157–158
unmerging, 337–339
value changes and recalculation, 460
visible, selecting, 133
zero values in, 100
center handles on shapes, 347, 348
centering items, 393, 408, 723
change tracking, 794–797, 916
changing cells
displaying in reports, 595
Goal Seek command, 600
merged scenarios, 595
reports, 598, 610
scenarios, 591
Solver add-in, 603, 604
CHAR function, 504, 951
character heights, 372
character spacing, 372
characters
case of, 503, 505
cell names, 445
deleting from text, 503, 504
delimiters, 751–752
heights, 372
limits for functions, 491
#NAME? errors, 490
Chart menu commands and options, 921
chart objects, 617, 633–634
Chart Tools feature, 13–14, 911
charts
axes, 625–626
axes labels, 627–628, 642–643
axis line styles, 642
axis titles, 626–628
base units, 649–651
chart objects, 617, 633–634
combining two types, 618
data labels, 623–624, 652–653
data sources, 615–616, 654–658
data tables, 624
double-clicking elements, 634
empty and hidden cells and, 658
error bars, 661–662
fills, 637–640
flipping, 645
formatting areas in, 637–641
formatting text in, 641–642
gridlines, 628, 646
high-low lines, 662–663
Histogram tool, 572
hyperlinks in, 873–874, 879
intersection of axes, 644–645, 647–648
keyboard shortcuts, 935
layouts, 619–620
legends, 622–623
logarithmic scaling, 645
moving averages, 660–661
moving elements of, 635
multilevel categories in, 658–660
multiple series charting, 653
new Ribbon features, 615
numeric formats in labels, 643
overlapping labels, 647
overlays, 618
PivotCharts, 659, 742–744
placing on chart sheets, 620–621
recovering, 67
rotating text, 627–628
saving as templates, 631–632
scaling factors, 645–651
selecting elements of, 633–634
Shape Styles feature, 629–631
in shared workbooks, 792
styles, 620
switching rows and columns, 618–619
switching types, 618
text annotations, 628–629
textures or pictures in, 640–641
themes and, 620
tick marks, 642–643, 644
titles, 621–622, 627–628
trendlines, 660–661
types of, 616–618
up and down bars, 662–663
Word documents and, 899–901
WordArt styles, 629–631
checking documents
for correct data with smart tags, 229
in or out, 810–811
for spoofing or phishing, 110
CHIDIST function, 951
CHIINV function, 951
CHITEST function, 951
CHOOSE function, 516, 952
chronological sorting, 682–683
circles, 348
circular references, 464–466
Circular Reference.xlsx file, 465
classes of objects, 836–837
CLEAN function, 503, 504, 952
Clear menu, 202–203
Clear Series command, 203
clearing. See also deleting; removing
array assignments, 469
breakpoints, 863
caution, 203
cell contents, 203
cells, 202–204
comments, 203
conditional formatting rules, 293–294
formats, 203
highlighting, 795
print area definitions, 413–414
table formatting, 706
clicking
to create documents, 873, 877–878
double-clicking chart elements, 634
client/server database applications, 803
client-side IRM components, 803
clip art
examples of, 398–401
filling chart areas with, 640–641
formatting and adjusting, 369
inserting, 362–364
managing, 363–364
searching for, 364
Clip Organizer, 364–365
Clipboard
assembling lists, 183
copying and pasting into Word, 891–893
copying and pasting multiple copies from, 182–185
defined, 181
displaying, 182
emptying, 182
importing and parsing data on, 755
Paste Options smart tag, 185
CMA (Competitive Market Analysis), 563
code
adding to macros, 841–843
breakpoints, 863–864
built-in custom formats, 311–312
comments in, 852
custom functions, 848
debugging, 859–869
displaying for macros, 834
error handlers, 867–869
monitoring, 866
stepping through, 862–863
Watch Window, 245, 865
CODE function, 504, 952
coefficients of determination, 561–562
collaboration. See also SharePoint Services
advanced sharing options, 793–794
combining changes to multiple workbooks, 798–800
contacting workgroup members, 811–812
distributing files by e-mail, 800–802
Excel Services, 820–823
exporting tables, 818–820
group editing, 240–241
IRM (Information Rights Management), 803–806
new and changed features, 15, 19
publishing workbooks, 821–823
reviewing changes, 797
Send For Review command, 802
SharePoint Services sites, 807–820
sharing files on remote computers, 789–790
sharing files outside Excel, 70–72
sharing workbooks, 51
sharing workbooks on networks, 790–798
turning off sharing, 797, 798
collapsing
dialog box functionality, 447
field headings, 724
outline levels, 256, 257
collating printouts, 418
Collect and Copy feature, 182–183
collections (clip art)
adding art to, 364
copying art to, 363
creating new, 364
organizing, 363–364
collections (VBA), 838–839, 867
colon (:), 458, 840
color gradients. See gradient fills
color scales in conditional formatting, 6, 285
Color Scales palette, 6, 7
colors
accessibility features, 97, 100
adjusting in images, 369
applying, 275
automatic, 325, 636
breakpoints in code, 863
cell backgrounds, 331
chart axes, 642
conditional formatting, 285
custom formats, 313–314
embedded object borders, 384
fills, 376–377
filtered lists, 684, 692
fonts, 325
formatting, 313–314, 329–334
gridlines, 100
lines in charts, 635
new and changed features, 9
number of, 9
pasted tables in Word, 891–893
printing in black and white, 416
schemes, 707
Shape Styles feature, 631
sheet tabs, 100
switching, 707
syntax errors, 860
table styles, 706
themes and, 706, 709
Visual Basic Editor display, 835
worksheet tabs, 101
column differences, 135–136
COLUMN function, 519, 952
column specifiers
examples, 457
filling cells and, 460
reference operators, 458
in tables, 455
columns (array), 473
columns (chart), 618–619, 630, 637
columns (table)
adding to PivotTable data, 715
calculated, 455
headings, 10
hiding PivotTable labels, 724
inserting, 667, 671–672
new and changed features, 9, 10
number of, 9
organizing, 669
selecting, 673
columns (text), 383
columns (worksheet). See also fields
accessibility and, 96, 98
AutoFill feature, 216
AutoFit feature, 335
banding, 271, 706
cell references and, 431–432
centering text across, 318
column differences, 135–136
data types, 753
deleting, 198–202
design guidelines, 117–118
displaying or hiding, 944
filtering by, 684, 686, 690–693, 695
fixed-width text imports and, 752–753
headings, 96, 98, 414–415
hidden, 337, 658
inserting, 194–196
keyboard shortcuts, 940
lettering, 25
in mail merge data, 901
mapping XML elements to, 757–758
in names, 452
pasting, 185, 187
printing headings, 414–415
resizing in Page Layout view, 406
returning identifiers, 519
returning numbers of, 520
selecting, 944
selecting in Query, 761
sorting, 675–680
specifiers. See column specifiers
splitting imported data into, 751
in VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions, 513
width, 185, 187, 334–335
COLUMNS function, 520, 952
COMBIN function, 500, 952
combining
changes to multiple workbooks, 798–800
chart types, 618
consolidating worksheets, 258–264, 799
comma (,)
array constants, 471, 472
data entry, 138
formatting while typing, 297–298
in imported data, 755
separating arguments, 491, 840
structured references, 457, 458
styles of, 298
Comma Delimited (CSV) file format, 71, 72, 750
comma-separated-values files (CSV), 71, 72, 750
commands
choosing for Quick Access Toolbar, 86–87
command tabs, 86–87
finding in Excel 2007, 907–925
hyperlinks and, 879
keyboard command mode, 39–40
keyboard shortcuts, 39–40, 942
modifiers, 89
not in Ribbon, 88
Quick Access Toolbar, 86–87, 88, 89
comments. See notes and comments
Compact PivotTable format, 722
compacting clip art, 364
comparing workbooks, 18, 170–171, 798–800
comparison criteria in queries, 773–774
Compatibility Checker, 54–56
Compatibility mode, 54–56, 670, 893
compatibility with older versions
error messages, 55
exporting files, 72
File Format Compatibility Pack, 56
overview, 54–56
Competitive Market Analysis (CMA), 563
compiler, design-time errors, 859–861
completed tasks, 812
COMPLEX function, 952
compound lines, 636
compressing
objects, 385
pictures, 373–374
computed criteria, 695–697
CONCATENATE function, 507, 952
concatenating
CONCATENATE function, 507, 952
text strings, 507
text values, 436
conditional breakpoints, 863–864, 865
conditional formatting
clearing rules, 293–294
color scales, 285
copying rules, 293–294
creating rules, 290–291
data bars, 285, 288
date ranges, 287
duplicate views, 287
Excel Web Access and, 821
formulas, 294–295
highlight cells rules, 287
highlighting, 284
icon sets, 285
jumping to cells with, 133
managing rules, 291–294
new and changed features, 7–8, 9
number ranges, 287
relative values, 285
searching for rules, 293–294
in shared workbooks, 792
text strings, 287
threshold values, 284–285
top/bottom rules, 285, 287
unique views, 287
Conditional Formatting command, 131–132, 284, 294, 915
Conditional Formatting Rules Manager, 291–294
conditional functions, 507–510, 555
conditional operators, 314–315
Conditional Sum Wizard, 478–483
conditional test formulas
Conditional Sum Wizard, 478–483
Lookup Wizard, 478–479, 483–485
overview, 478
conditions. See also constraints
inserting in worksheets, 484
removing in conditional sums, 480
cones in charts, 637
confidence, 569, 661–662, 953
CONFIDENCE function, 953
conflicts in shared workbooks, 791, 794
connection files
ODC files, 745–746
properties, 747–748
connection points on shapes, 354–356
connections
to external sources, 760
ODC files, 745–746
properties, 747–748
to tables on SharePoint sites, 818–820
Web queries, 779
connectors, 354–356
consolidating worksheets
by category, 262–264
collaborating, 799
links to source worksheets, 264
overview, 258–259
by position, 259–261
consolidation ranges, 711
constants
array, 468
categories of, 136
finding, 131–132
jumping to, 133
in linear regression, 561
naming, 448
in scenarios, 592
constrained shapes, 347–348
constraints. See also conditions
integers and, 605–606
in reports, 610
Solver add-in, 602, 603, 604–606
contacts
instant messaging, 812
online, 807
workgroup members, 811–812
Contains filtering, 688
contextual tabs, Quick Access Toolbar, 86
contextual tool sets, 36–37. See also ScreenTips
contours of shapes, 380
contrast in images, 369, 381
Contributor privileges, 808
Control menu keyboard shortcuts, 942
convergence, 465
CONVERT function, 953
converting
Euro currencies, 549–551
external references to formulas, 476
menu and command locations in Excel 2007, 907–925
older files with automatic calculations, 461
older files with natural language formulas, 456
older files with tables, 670
tables to cell ranges, 274, 670
copying. See also cutting; pasting
assembling lists, 183
buttons for, 181
cell references, 432–435
cell styles, 282–283
cells or formulas in linked workbooks, 476–477
charts into Word, 900–901
clip art, 363
Clipboard features, 181–185
Collect and Copy feature, 182–183
conditional formatting rules, 293–294
conditional sum formulas, 480–482
data into e-mail, 802
data table results, 588
direct cell manipulation, 192–194
emptying Clipboard, 182
filtered rows to other locations, 697–698
history worksheet, 796
images of worksheets, 397–398
IRM-protected documents, 805
keyboard shortcuts, 182, 941
lookup formulas, 484
macro code, 842
moving with mouse, 192–194
multiple items, 182–185
Paste Options smart tag, 185
pasting, 182–185
pictures from other applications, 365–366
shapes, 348
structured references, 460–461
table formats, 273
tables into Word, 891–893
Web query data, 784
worksheet segments with graphics, 390
worksheets, 946
copyright symbol (©), 228
corner points on shapes, 352
CORREL function, 953
correlating tables, 575
corrupted files, 65, 66–67
COS function, 953
COSH function, 953
costs of assets, 542
COUNT function
overview, 554, 953
in PivotTables, 732
in Query, 775
total rows in tables, 675
COUNT NUMBERS function, 732
COUNTA function, 556, 704, 953
COUNTBLANK function, 510, 953
COUNTIF function, 555, 953
COUNTIFS function, 953
counting functions in Descriptive Statistics tool, 569
COUNTNUMBERS function, 675
COUPDAYBS function, 548, 954
COUPDAYS function, 548, 954
COUPDAYSNC function, 548, 954
COUPNCD function, 548, 954
COUPNUM function, 548, 954
coupon rates, 544, 548
COUPPCD function, 548, 954
COVAR function, 954
crash recovery. See recovering data
creating
blank workbooks, 873, 877–878
buttons, Quick Access Toolbar, 91
cell styles, 280–284
collections (clip art), 364
conditional formatting rules, 290–291
custom functions, 847–848
data sources, 760
documents and files, 873, 877–878
e-mail messages, 874, 878–879
formulas, 12
header row styles, 708
hyperlinks, 191, 874–879
macros, 95
mini Ribbon, 88
names automatically, 446–447
numeric formats, 307–312
objects, 886–887
PivotCharts, 742–744
PivotTables, 715–719
regression analyses, 553
scenarios, 593
SmartArt feature, 358–362
table styles, 707–709
tables, 669–673, 746–747, 897–899
template tabs, 49–50
text boxes, 352–353
WordArt, 356–358
workbooks, 46–48
workspaces, 60–61, 816–818
CRITBINOM function, 954
criteria (queries)
comparison, 773–774
components of, 761–762
exact matches, 770–772
removing, 762, 773
criteria ranges
Advanced filtering, 689–690
computed criteria, 695–697
filtering multiple criteria on same column, 695
naming, 693
cropping images, 370, 373
cross cursor, 879
CSV files (comma-separated-values), 71, 72, 750
Ctrl key, 927–946
CUBEKPIMEMBER function, 955
CUBEMEMBER function, 955
CUBEMEMBERPROPERTY function, 955
CUBERANKEDMEMBER function, 955
CUBESET function, 956
CUBESETCOUNT function, 956
CUBEVALUE function, 956
CUMIPMT function, 956
CUMPRINC function, 956
cumulative percentages, 571
currency
converting fractional pricing, 545
Currency format, 299–301
data entry, 138
default, 522
DOLLAR function, 503
Euro Currency Tools add-in, 549–551
formatting, 297–298, 299–301, 940
rounded values, 467
troubleshooting, 314
current arrays, 133
current date, 523, 531–532
current regions, 133
current time, 531–532
curves, 348–352
custom filters, 688–689
custom functions
adding to library, 856–857
adding to Visual Basic Editor, 856–857
arguments in, 849
availability of, 854–857
compared to macros, 847
creating, 847–848
defined, 847
documenting, 851–852
further readings, 859
optional arguments in, 853–854
rules for, 851
run-time errors, 866–869
stepping through code, 862–863
troubleshooting, 859–869
using, 849–851
VBA keywords in, 851
custom lists
filling a data series, 218–219
sorting, 682–683
customizing. See also Quick Access Toolbar; Ribbon
animation feedback, 100
AutoComplete feature, 100
cell styles, 279, 280–284
color schemes, 97
column headings, 96, 98
date and time formats, 527–530
display fonts, 100
Enter key behavior, 136
Excel 2007 interface features, 39
filters, 688–689
formula bar, 96
formula display, 98–100
function ScreenTips, 100
functions. See custom functions
gridlines, 96, 98, 100
headers and footers, 409–412
keyboard shortcuts, 100
limitations for, 92
lists, 218–219, 682–683
panning, 100
PivotTables, 725–727, 732–734
Quick Access Toolbar, 84–91
Ribbon, 88, 92, 95
row headings, 96, 98
ScreenTips, 100
scrolling, 100
sheet tab color, 100
sound feedback, 100
visceral feedback, 100
zero display, 100
zoom features, 100
cutting
cells in linked workbooks, 476–477
cells with inserted objects, 210
Clipboard features, 181–185
Collect and Copy feature, 182–183
Cut button, 181
direct cell manipulation, 192–194
formulas in linked workbooks, 476–477
keyboard shortcuts, 182
moving with mouse, 192–194
pasting, 185–191
cycles, SmartArt graphics for, 358
cycling through totals in Query, 775
cylinders in charts, 637