Updated to cover the 2010 edition of Excel, this volume provides examples and explanations of hundreds of useful functions and formulas for Microsoft's ubiquitous spreadsheet application. Beginning with an overview of formulas in Excel and an examination of basic functions, the work walks the user through useful examples in a variety of function task areas including logical, text, date and time, statistical, mathematical, financial, database, conditional formatting, arrays, and custom, user defined, functions. Step-by-step instructions and numerous screen shots are included and a CD-ROM containing sample data is provided. Held is a business trainer, writer and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. Distributed by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)