Chapter 1. Program the New Excel

You've probably seen Microsoft's TV spots where the office workers are cheering, sliding down the hall on their knees, and otherwise celebrating their fantastic achievements. The message I get from that is not what Microsoft Office can do; it's what the team can do together.

You may or may not like those ads, but their point is valid: Office 2003 isn't really about features, it's about cooperation. This book is an Excel programmer's guide to that way of thinking.