Excel 2007 Dashboards & Reports For Dummies

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Author: Michael Alexander

ISBN-10: 0470228148

ISBN-13: 9780470228142

Category: Microsoft Applications

What’s the use of putting out reports that no one reads? Properly created dashboards are graphical representations that put data in a context for your audience, and they look really cool! How cool? You’ll find out when you see the dazzling examples in Excel 2007 Dashboards & Reports For Dummies. And, before long, everyone’s eyes will be riveted to your dashboards and reports too!\ This revolutionary guide shows you how to turn Excel into your own personal Business Intelligence tool....

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Create dashboards that communicate and get noticed Use pivot tables and form controls to build reports that mean something What's the use of putting out reports that no one bothers to read? Properly created dashboards are graphical representations that put data in a context for your audience, and they look really cool. You'll find out when you see the examples in this book, and soon your dashboards and reports will be getting rave reviews. Discover how to: Think about your data in a new way Create dynamic labels that support visualization Represent time and seasonal trending Display and measure values versus goals Give users an active interface

Introduction. Part I: Making the Move to Dashboards. Chapter 1: Getting in the Dashboard State of Mind. Chapter 2: Building a Super Model. Part II: Building Basic Dashboard Components. Chapter 3: The Pivotal Pivot Table. Chapter 4: Excel Charts for the Uninitiated. Chapter 5: The New World of Conditional Formatting. Chapter 6: The Art of Dynamic Labeling. Part III: Building Advanced Dashboard Components. Chapter 7: Components That Show Trending. Chapter 8: Components That Group and Bucket Data. Chapter 9: Components That Display Performance against a Target. Part IV: Advanced Reporting Techniques. Chapter 10: Macro-Charged Reporting. Chapter 11: Giving Users an Interactive Interface. Part V: Working with the Outside World. Chapter 12: Using External Data for Your Dashboards and Reports. Chapter 13: Sharing Your Work with the Outside World. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 14: Ten Chart Design Principles. Chapter 15: Ten Questions to Ask Before Distributing Your Dashboard. Index.