Four-color, illustrated guide for the first-time user of Release 2.4. Step-by-step instructions for building spreadsheets. Familiarizes the novice with the computer system, keyboard, and Windows tools.

Here is a fast, easy way to learn the latest version of the popular 1-2-3 for DOS. This full-color book takes a visual approach, emphasizing illustrations over text: when your screen looks like the screen in the book, you've done it right.

Presents effective methods for using Lotus 1-2-3 techniques to solve problems in exploration and mining geology. 1-2-3 programmes are provided in conjunction with named worksheets or templates, together with brief explanatory text. Problem solving is based on a well-established and maintained software package. A floppy diskette is supplied enabling users, following brief instructions, to solve problems immediately.

This revised starter's guide, now for Release 2.2 offers scores of step-by-step guidelines and tips showing how to use and program 1-2-3 effectively for virtually any application.

This quick, practical guide is ideal for the computer novice who wants to put 1-2-3 to work immediately, but does not have a lot of spare time to learn about "theory". It covers all of the most important features of 1-2-3, including worksheet, graphics, database management, and macros.