I. Introduction
Welcome! This Step by Step book has been designed so you can read it from the beginning
to learn about Microsoft Excel 2016 and then build your skills as you learn to perform
increasingly specialized procedures. Or, if you prefer, you can jump in wherever you need
ready guidance for performing tasks. The how-to steps are delivered crisply and concisely
—just the facts. You’ll also find informative, full-color graphics that support the
instructional content.
Who this book is for
Microsoft Excel 2016 Step by Step is designed for use as a learning and reference resource
by home and business users of Microsoft Office apps who want to use Excel to manage
their data, create useful analyses and visualizations, and discover insights into their
operations by using the rich business intelligence analysis tools found in Excel. The
content of the book is designed to be useful for people who have previously used earlier
versions of Excel and for people who are discovering Excel for the first time.
The Step by Step approach
The book’s coverage is divided into parts representing general Excel skill sets. Each part is
divided into chapters representing skill set areas, and each chapter is divided into topics
that group related skills. Each topic includes expository information followed by generic
procedures. At the end of the chapter, you’ll find a series of practice tasks you can
complete on your own by using the skills taught in the chapter. You can use the practice
files that are available from this book’s website to work through the practice tasks, or you
can use your own files.
