About the Author

Michael Alexander is a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) with over 15 years’ experience consulting and developing office solutions. He is the author of over a dozen books on business analysis using Microsoft Excel and Access. He has been named Microsoft Excel MVP for his contributions to the Excel community. Visit Michael at DataPigTechnologies.com where he offers free Excel and Access training.

Dedication

To my twelve fans at DataPigTechnologies.com.

Author’s Acknowledgments

My deepest thanks to everyone who helped bring this book to fruition. And a special thank you to Mary, who will open this book just long enough to read the dedication and acknowledgments.

Publisher’s Acknowledgments

Acquisitions Editor: Katie Mohr

Sr. Project Editor: Christopher Morris

Copy Editor: Amanda Graham

Technical Editors: Mike Talley

Editorial Assistant: Annie Sullivan

Sr. Editorial Assistant: Cherie Case

Project Coordinator: Erin Zeltner

Project Manager: Laura Moss-Hollister

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