Chapter 14. Excel 2013 Inside Out

Customizing the default new workbook

Using PivotTables

Manipulating text with functions

Advanced worksheet formatting

Printing a worksheet

Our favorite Excel tweaks and tips

IN THIS CHAPTER, we look at Excel’s more advanced features, including the one that separates a real Excel power user from a mere poser: PivotTable reports. We explain how to start with a simple list and summarize it from multiple angles using these versatile reports.

For formatting fanatics, we offer a collection of expert techniques to help you save and reuse custom number formats and cell styles. If you’re trying to extract the useful parts of big blobs of imported text, you’ll appreciate our instructions on how to transform and manipulate text ...

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