Excel 2010 Formulas

John Walkenbach's name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher complex technical topics. Known as "Mr. Spreadsheet," Walkenbach provides you with clear explanations on all the methods you can use to maximize the power of Excel with formulas within the frameworks of all the new features of Excel 2010.

You'll learn how to create financial formulas, maximize the power of array formulas, develop custom worksheet functions with VBA, debug formulas, and much more. This invaluable reference is fully updated for the new Microsoft Office release and provides comprehensive formulas coverage, delivering more than 800 pages of Excel tips, tricks, and techniques you won't find anywhere else.

• Demonstrates how to use all the new features of Excel 2010 to maximize your formulas
• Shows how to develop custom worksheet functions with VBA, debug formulas, create financial formulas, and more
• Serves as an indispensable reference no matter your skill level
• Includes a valuable CD-ROM with sample files, templates and worksheets from the book, plus John Walkenbach's award-winning Power Utility Pak

Prepare to excel with Excel when you have John Walkenbach and Excel 2010 Formulas by your side!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Introduction 1

Part I: Basic Information

Chapter 1: Excel in a Nutshell 11

Chapter 2: Basic Facts about Formulas 39

Chapter 3: Working with Names 65

Part II: Using Functions in Your Formulas

Chapter 4: Introducing Worksheet Functions 103

Chapter 5: Manipulating Text 119

Chapter 6: Working with Dates and Times 143

Chapter 7: Counting and Summing Techniques 181

Chapter 8: Using Lookup Functions 213

Chapter 9: Tables and Worksheet Databases 235

Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Calculations 275

Part III: Financial Formulas

Chapter 11: Borrowing and Investing Formulas 293

Chapter 12: Discounting and Depreciation Formulas 317

Chapter 13: Financial Schedules 341

Part IV: Array Formulas

Chapter 14: Introducing Arrays 367

Chapter 15: Performing Magic with Array Formulas 391

Part V: Miscellaneous Formula Techniques

Chapter 16: Intentional Circular References 415

Chapter 17: Charting Techniques 429

Chapter 18: Pivot Tables 473

Chapter 19: Conditional Formatting and Data Validation 519

Chapter 20: Creating Megaformulas 555

Chapter 21: Tools and Methods for Debugging Formulas 573

Part VI: Developing Custom Worksheet Functions

Chapter 22: Introducing VBA 599

Chapter 23: Function Procedure Basics 613

Chapter 24: VBA Programming Concepts 635

Chapter 25: VBA Custom Function Examples 669

Part VII: Appendixes

Appendix A: Excel Function Reference 717

Appendix B: Using Custom Number Formats 733

Appendix C: Additional Excel Resources 753

Appendix D: What’s on the CD-ROM? 759

Index 769

John Walkenbach, arguably the foremost authority on Excel, has written hundreds of articles and created the award-winning Power Utility Pak. His 50-plus books include Excel 2010 Power Programming with VBA, John Walkenbach's Favorite Excel 2010 Tips & Tricks, and the Excel 2010 Bible, all published by Wiley. Visit his popular Spreadsheet Page at spreadsheetpage.com.

Follow Mr. Spreadsheet's formula for Excel success

Experts estimate that barely 10 percent of Excel users understand how to make the most of worksheet formulas. If you already know your way around Excel basics, "Mr. Spreadsheet" John Walkenbach can help you master formulas to gain greater Excel functionality.

First, he shows you exactly what a formula is, how to create one, and what formulas can do. Then you'll learn about using functions in your formulas. Finally you'll explore specific types of formulas that can help you on multiple levels, such as financial and array formulas.

You'll learn how to apply formulas to charts and pivot tables, troubleshoot your formulas, develop custom functions, and much more.

Let Mr. Spreadsheet show you how to:

• Master the new functionality in Excel 2010
• Understand and use various lookup formulas
• Create financial formulas for borrowing or investing
• Work with formulas for conditional formatting
• Develop custom worksheet functions using VBA