Excel 2007 Dashboards and Reports For Dummies 1st Edition by Michael Alexander ISBN 0470228148 9780470228142

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ISBN 10:  0470228148  
ISBN 13: 9780470228142
Author: Michael Alexander

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. You’ll learn the fundamentals of using Excel 2007 to go beyond simple tables to creating dashboard-studded reports that wow management. Get ready to catch dashboard fever as you find out how to use basic analysis techniques, build advanced dashboard components, implement advanced reporting techniques, and import external date into your Excel reports. Discover how to:

• Unleash the power of Excel as a business intelligence tool
• Create dashboards that communicate and get noticed
• Think about your data in a new way
• Present data more effectively and increase the value of your reports
• Create dynamic labels that support visualization
• Represent time and seasonal trending
• Group and bucket data
• Display and measure values versus goals
• Implement macro-charged reporting

Using Excel 2007 as a BI tool is the most cost-efficient way for organizations of any size create powerful and insightful reports and distribute throughout the enterprise. And Excel 2007 Dashboards and Reports for Dummies is the fastest you for you to catch dashboard fever!

Excel 2007 Dashboards and Reports For Dummies 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Excel 2007 Dashboards

• What Is a Dashboard?
• How Dashboards Can Help You Analyze Data
• Key Elements of a Dashboard
• Using Excel 2007 for Dashboards
• Setting Up Your Excel Workbook for Dashboards

Chapter 2: Preparing Your Data for Dashboards

• Organizing Your Data
• Cleaning and Structuring Data for Reporting
• Using Excel’s Data Tools
• Working with PivotTables for Data Summarization

Chapter 3: Designing Your First Dashboard

• Choosing the Right Chart Types for Dashboards
• Creating and Formatting Charts
• Using Conditional Formatting to Highlight Trends
• Adding Interactive Elements (e.g., drop-down lists, slicers)
• Creating a Simple Dashboard Layout

Chapter 4: Advanced Dashboards and Reports Techniques

• Using PivotCharts in Dashboards
• Leveraging Excel’s Dynamic Charts for Interactive Dashboards
• Creating Sparklines to Visualize Trends
• Incorporating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Dashboards

Chapter 5: Enhancing Your Reports with Excel 2007 Tools

• Adding Conditional Formatting to Reports
• Creating Custom Reports with Grouping and Subtotals
• Designing and Printing Reports
• Using Excel’s Reporting Templates
• Automating Report Updates

Chapter 6: Adding Interactivity to Dashboards and Reports

• Using Form Controls for Interactive Dashboards
• Incorporating Slicers for Easy Data Filtering
• Creating Interactive Dashboards with PivotTables
• Using VBA for Custom Dashboards

Chapter 7: Managing Multiple Dashboards and Reports

• Creating Dashboards from Multiple Data Sources
• Managing Complex Dashboards and Reports
• Consolidating Reports Across Multiple Workbooks
• Sharing and Protecting Your Dashboards and Reports

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting and Best Practices

• Solving Common Dashboard and Report Problems
• Optimizing Performance for Large Datasets
• Best Practices for Designing Effective Dashboards
• Managing Data Refreshes and Report Updates

Chapter 9: Putting It All Together: Creating a Final Dashboard

• Step-by-Step Dashboard Design Walkthrough
• Reviewing Dashboard Layout and Data Presentation
• Finalizing Your Dashboard for Sharing

Chapter 10: Using Excel 2007 with Other Tools

• Exporting Dashboards and Reports to Other Formats
• Integrating Excel with Other Microsoft Office Tools
• Creating Dashboards in Excel for Web Sharing
• Using Excel with External Data Sources

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