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How can I get information about easier ways to accomplish tasks in Microsoft Excel version 5.0?


I don't want to print my entire worksheet. How can I print a specific range that includes row and column titles each time I print my sheet?


How do I change the default settings in Microsoft Excel version 5.0?


The Set Database, Set Criteria, and Extract commands are not on the Data menu in Microsoft Excel version 5.0. How do I perform these functions?


How do I set up a workbook so that it will open each time I run Microsoft Excel?


Opening non-Microsoft Excel 5.0 Files Takes Longer, Why?


How do I simultaneously display multiple sheets in my workbook?


How do I move, copy, and rename sheets in my workbook?


How do I learn the Microsoft Excel version 5.0 equivalents for Microsoft Excel 4.0 commands?


When I double-click a cell, I see a flashing bar in the cell. What does this mean?


How can I summarize various components of the data in my list?


How can I search for and extract data from an external database so that I can work with it in Microsoft Excel?


How do I add new information to an existing chart?


Where can I find my version and configuration information?


In version 4.0 of Microsoft Excel, I used the Crosstab add-in macro to analyze data and generate reports based on the data in my list. How do I perform similar analyses in version 5.0 of Microsoft Excel?


How do I simultaneously print multiple sheets?


When I create a chart on a new chart sheet, it appears different from those in earlier versions of Microsoft Excel. Why?


How do I move the default position of the header and footer?


How do I format my chart to appear as it did in earlier versions of Microsoft Excel?


How do I add trendlines or error bars to my chart?


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