Lotus 1-2-3 from A.to Z.

by Andrew T. Williams

Published 1 February 1985
In just a few hours of study and practice you can become a Lotus master, with Lotus 1-2-3 from A to Z. This enlightening guide shows you how to benefit from 1-2-3 spreadsheet, graphics and file management capabilities. It also covers the bridges between similar functions in 1-2-3 and Symphony's unique communications capability. It is simple to go from novice to professional. Lotus 1-2-3 from A to Z's unique building-block approach lets you learn techniques of worksheet, database and graphics construction in easy-to-comprehend, manageable parts. Working at your own pace you'll progress to more advanced techniques like logic, storage and retrieval functions and lookup and data tables. The book also explains the "typing alternative," a special 1-2-3 feature used to automate worksheets. Command trees make learning easy. Clear diagrams, called "command trees", illustrate the steps involved in using the Lotus commands, and show options open to you at each step. In addition, command trees give you a quick overview of the structure and function of the Lotus 1-2-3 program.
Complete with interesting examples, exercises and numerous practical examples, this guide is the best introduction, refresher and quick reference available on the market.

A complete manual for experienced users to all the advanced features of the Release 2.0 version of Lotus 1-2-3. The book shows how to take advantage of Release 2's macro commands, customized menu structures, data type conversions, string functions, and its ability to interface with the first edition of 1-2-3, Jazz, and Symphony files. Command trees and step-by-step instructions are presented for all of the commands. Examples illustrate the use of functions and features and provide suggestions for ways to use 1-2-3. Warnings and hints are provided at potential trouble spots.