Learn to create, edit, and print Excel worksheets

Need to get going with Excel 2013 in a hurry? Here are the basic techniques you need to know to work with Excel spreadsheets on your desktop or Windows tablet. Nothing fancy — just what's necessary to open and navigate Excel 2013, enter and edit data, format cells, add a header and footer, and print your worksheet. It's easy!

Open the book and find:

• Where to find things in the program window
• Tips for using Excel on a touchscreen device
• How to use AutoFill and Flash Fill
• Advice on entering formulas
• Steps for printing cool-looking reports

Greg Harvey, PhD, is President of Mind Over Media, an online media company. He has written all editions of Excel For Dummies, Excel All-in-One For Dummies, and Excel Workbook For Dummies.