Chapter 2: Excel in a Nutshell

Overview

In This Chapter

In this chapter, I provide a broad overview of the major components of Excel 2007.

• An introduction to Excel's object orientation

• A conceptual overview of Excel 2007, including a description of its major features

• A list of the new features in Excel 2007

• Some tips and techniques that even advanced users may find helpful

This chapter will prove especially useful for casual Excel users who may not have discovered all of the features available. However, even experienced Excel users still may discover a thing or two by skimming through this chapter. For more details on a particular feature, consult the Help system or do a Web search.