Excel Learning Software
Microsoft Excel is probably the most widely used spreadsheet program in the world. Excel is extremely powerful and adaptable. At the same time, it can be very intimidating for new users. Luckily there are several great software programs that help Excel novices through the learning curve. These programs make learning Excel easy and even fun.
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Video Professor's Learn Excel
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Video Professor is one of the most popular computer software training series. Video Professor's Learn Excel software takes you through the process of creating an Excel spreadsheet step-by-step. The software uses on-screen prompts as well as audio prompts to guide you through the process. Video Professor also includes demonstration videos to help you understand the basics of Excel.
Total Training DVDs
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Total Training offers DVDs that teach you how to use Excel. Watch the DVD on the television, as the host guides you through the process of creating a spreadsheet and using the functions of Excel. Total Training's DVDs are hosted by friendly and likable hosts that make it seem as if you are getting one-on-one training. Total Training offers two versions of Excel DVDs. The first is Microsoft Excel 2007 Essentials, which is a great choice for beginners. The second DVD is Microsoft Excel Advanced, which teaches the more advanced capabilities of Excel.
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Learn2 Training for Excel
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Learn2 Training has sold more than 8 million copies of its Excel training software. The software lets you work through the training material at your own pace. The software uses on-screen tutorials that guide you through the learning process. It covers the basics of Excel as well as some more advanced functions. You can choose which lessons you want to cover, which is great for more advanced users who want to skip over the basic lessons.
E-Learning Center's Online Excel Course
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E-Learning Center offers a free online Excel course. This course is for beginners and covers the very basics of Excel. It is great for the novice to get familiar with the layout of the Excel software and get used to entering data and simple formulas into a spreadsheet. E-Learning Center offers more advanced online Excel training for a fee.
Keystone Learning Systems' What's New in Excel 2007
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Keystone Learning Systems' What's New in Excel 2007 is a great software package if you are upgrading to Excel 2007 from an older version of Excel. The software walks you through the changes that have been implemented in Excel 2007. It is intended for people who are already familiar with the basics of Excel.
Tip
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Microsoft Excel has a very robust help section. This built-in help section is great if you're already familiar with Excel and you want to find the answer to an Excel question quickly. You can access help in Excel by clicking on "Help" on the top menu and typing in a search phrase. Excel then will bring up a list of possible topics. Select the appropriate topic and Excel will provide information or a tutorial on the topic. Excel's help function is very useful and, best of all, it's free.
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