Introduction

If you are new to Quattro Pro X3 or to spreadsheet programs in general, this is the book for you. With clear, concise explanations and steps that show you how to perform various tasks, you will quickly learn everything you need to get the most out of Quattro Pro. I assume that you have no previous experience with spreadsheet programs, so you can start from the very beginning and work up to some pretty advanced features.

If you've used Quattro Pro before, you will be pleased to discover that version X3 retains the features that made previous versions so user-friendlyincluding fully customizable toolbars, keyboards, and menus. At the same time, this latest version does a good job of converting files from Excel and Lotus 1-2-3 and provides additional tools for working with these two programs.

Owners of new computers from Dell and other large computer companies will be pleased to find a free copy of WordPerfect Productivity Pack, which includes WordPerfect X3 (and, in some cases, Quattro Pro X3), on their computers. Certain models will come with a copy of the standard edition of WordPerfect Office X3, which includes WordPerfect X3, Quattro Pro X3, and Presentations X3.

Quattro Pro X3 contains features designed to make it easier for users to move between Quattro Pro and Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3. Besides improved file compatibility, Quattro Pro X3 includes toolbars and menus that imitate those found in Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3. The familiar look of the screen elements helps to ease the transition from these other spreadsheet programs to Quattro Pro. You can work in Quattro Pro using the commands of either of the other two programs, and you can open files created in the other programs and save files for use in the other programs.