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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Formulas]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformulas/ss/formula_begin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial will work for versions of Excel from Excel 97 to Excel 2007.  Spreadsheet formulas can be as simple as adding two numbers or can be complex calculations needed for high end business projections. This tutorial walks you through creating formulas in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Use Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/a/Excel_beg_guide.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to Use Excel is a series of free Excel tutorials for the absolute beginner. Learn about the parts of the Excel screen, how to enter data, how to use Excel formulas and functions, adding and removing columns and rows, how to create charts with the Excel Chart Wizard, and how to use Excel's format options including autoformat.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Line Graph]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/line_graph.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial covers creating a line graph in Microsoft Excel 2007.  The tutorial includes a step by step example of creating a line graph in the latest version of Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basic Excel 2007 Formula]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformulas/ss/07excel_formula.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An Excel 2007 formula is one of the most useful features of the program. Excel 2007 formulas can be as basic as adding two numbers or can be complex calculations needed for high end business projections. Once you learn the basic format of creating a formula, Excel 2007 does all the calculations for you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flowchart Template]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/flowchart.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Among the flow chart templates offered for free by Microsoft is one for creating simple flow charts in Excel. This flow chart template works in all versions from Excel 97 on. A flow chart is a graphical representation of a process. This article walks through how to download and use the flowchart template from Microsoft. &#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/a/2007_Excel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to Use Excel 2007 is a series of free Excel tutorials for the absolute beginner. Learn about the parts of the Excel screen, how to enter data, how to use Excel formulas and functions, adding and removing columns and rows, how to create charts with the Excel Chart Wizard, and how to use Excel's format options.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[IF  Functions]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/a/if_funct_hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[IF functions are one of the most versatile functions available in the Excel. This series of articles and tutorials will teach you the basics of using IF functions to perform calculations in Excel spreadsheets. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Database]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/datamanagementinexcel/ss/excel_database.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This step by step tutorial shows you how to create a database in Excel  2003. The tutorial covers entering data, creating the database, and using the built in sorting and filter tools.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel IF Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/ss/if_function_sbs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Excel IF function is one of the most useful functions available. The IF function allows for decision making in a spreadsheet.  Specific criteria are setup that result in one of two actions occurring, depending on whether or not the criteria are met. &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Chart Tutorial]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/Chart_wiz_step.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This Excel Chart Tutorial covers creating charts in Microsoft Excel.  This tutorial covers all the steps necessary for creating a chart using the Chart Wizard.  The tutorial begins by discussing the best practices for entering the chart data and then walks you through each of the four screens of the Chart Wizard. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Parts of the Excel Screen]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/ss/Excel_Screen.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This labeled picture shows the main parts of the Microsoft Excel 2003 spreadsheet work area. Components include the active cell, name box, column letter, row number, formula bar and sheet tabs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Data Entry in Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/ss/enter_data.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to enter data into an Excel spreadsheet. Topics covered include planning the spreadsheet, cells and cell references, data types, widening columns and editing cells.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Drop Down List]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/datamanagementinexcel/qt/20071113_drpdwn.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Use a drop down list in Excel to make data entry easier or to limit what data can be added to a spreadsheet. This article shows you how to create a drop down list in Excel 2007 with data from a different worksheet.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/divide_excel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to divide in Excel is a quick tip that shows you how easy it is to carry out division operations in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel VLOOKUP]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/ss/vlookup.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel&#146;s VLOOKUP function is used to find specific information that has been stored in a table of data stored in a spreadsheet. This  article covers how to create a VLOOKUP function in Excel, including an example. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basic Excel 2007 Tutorial]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007/ss/excel2007_forma.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial covers creating a basic spreadsheet in Excel 2007. The topics covered include how to enter data, using formulas and functions, and formatting the spreadsheet. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Formulas - Functions]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/a/frmla_funct_hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This series of Excel Tutorials will teach you the basics of using formulas and functions to perform basic calculations in Excel spreadsheets. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Subtract Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/subtract_excel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to subtract in Excel is a quick tip that shows you how easy it is to subtract numbers in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Pie Chart]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/pie_chart.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This free tutorial covers creating a pie chart (pie graph) in Microsoft Excel 2007.  The tutorial includes a step by step example of creating a pie chart in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 IF Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/07-if-function.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The IF function, one of Excel's logical functions, tests to see if a certain condition in a spreadsheet is true or false. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel 2007's IF function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel IF Functions]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/if_function_faq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the most useful functions in Excel is the IF function.  What it does is test a value in a specific cell to see if that value meets a certain condition.  If it does, one result will happen, if not, a different action can occur. This article covers how to write an IF function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Column Chart]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/column_chart.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial covers creating a column chart in Microsoft Excel 2007.  This tutorial includes a step by step example of creating a column chart in the latest version of Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Formula]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/f/g/formula_defined.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet Terms covers basic terminology used in spreadsheets such as Excel. Definition of a spreadsheet formula.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nested IF]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/nested_if.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The IF function is one of Excel&#146;s most useful functions. What it does is test to see whether a certain condition is true or false. To increase the flexibility of the function, one IF function can be &quot;nested&quot; inside another. This article covers nesting one IF function inside another.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spreadsheet]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/s/g/spreadsheet_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet definition. This glossary item defines electronic spreadsheets such as Excel, Google Spreadsheets, and OpenOffice Calc.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cell Reference]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/c/g/cell_ref_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term cell reference as used in spreadsheets such as Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Add Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/new_add_excel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to add in Excel is a quick tip that shows you how easy it is to add numbers in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Math]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/a/excel_math.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These articles on Excel Math cover how to carry out basic math operations Microsoft Excel. If you want to know how to add, subtract, multiply, or divide numbers in Excel, these tutorials will show you how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basic Excel 2003 Tutorial]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/ss/080610basic2003.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial covers creating a basic spreadsheet in Excel 2003. The topics covered include how to enter data, using formulas and functions, and formatting the spreadsheet. &#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Timeline Template]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltools/ss/timeline.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Among the templates offered for free by Microsoft is one for creating a timeline in Excel. This template works in all versions from Excel 97 on. This article walks through how to download and use the timeline template in Excel. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Macro]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/advancedexcel/ss/080703macro2007.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This step by step tutorial covers how to create simple macros in Excel 2007 using the macro recorder.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Excel Formatting Tutorial]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/ss/number_format.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial on how to format Excel spreadsheets covers using a variety of formatting options including number, text, and worksheet formatting. This is the first part of a step by step tutorial, using these types of formatting effectively to enhance your spreadsheets.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/excel_use.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is Microsoft Excel? It is an electronic spreadsheet program that people use for storing, organizing and manipulating data. The types of data that Excel can use includes numbers, text and formulas. Formulas are used to perform basic mathematical operations, calculating repayment plans for loans or mortgages, and to find the average, maximum, or minimum values in a specified range of data.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Multiply Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/multiply_excel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to multiply in Excel is a quick tip that shows you how easy it is to multiply numbers in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lock Cells in Excel 2007]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007tips/qt/080428_lockcell.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to protect data in Excel part 1 - lock/unlock cells. This article includes a step by step example of how to lock cells in order to protect data in Excel 2007.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Worksheet]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/uvw/g/worksheet_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet definition - Worksheet.  This glossary entry defines &quot;worksheet&quot; as it pertains to Microsoft Excel]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Formatting]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/a/format_hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel Formatting is a way to make your spreadsheets easier to read and understand the important data. This series of Excel articles and tutorials, takes you through the process of formatting your Excel spreadsheets.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Show Formulas]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformulas/qt/show_formulas.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Show formulas allows you to quickly show all the formulas in your Excel Spreadsheet.  Doing so does not change your spreadsheet, just the way it is displayed.  Show formulas allows you to quickly and easily check your spreadsheet for errors in your formulas.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Create a Bar Graph]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/bar_graph.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial covers creating a bar graph in Microsoft Excel.  This tutorial covers all the steps necessary for creating a bar graph using the Chart Wizard.  The tutorial begins by discussing the best practices for entering the data and then walks you through each of the four screens of the Chart Wizard. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 SUMIF]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/2007_sumif.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The SUMIF function, one of Excel's MATH functions, is used to sum up the number of cells in a selected range that meet certain criteria.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Graph Uses]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/spreadsheetlessons/ss/excel_graph_use_4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Scatter Plot graphs are one of the most common types of graph used in Excel. This article covers the uses for Scatter Plot graphs in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ribbon]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/r/g/Ribbon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet Terms covers basic terminology used in spreadsheets such as Excel 2007. Definition of a ribbon in Excel 2007.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Range]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/r/g/range_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term range as used in spreadsheets such as Excel.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 VLOOKUP Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/080722_vlookup.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel's VLOOKUP function is used to find specific information that has been stored in a table of data stored in a spreadsheet. This  article walks you through using the VLOOKUP function in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spreadsheets Terms: Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/f/g/function_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheets Terms - Definition of the term  Function as used in spreadsheets such as Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unhide Columns]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/qt/070814unhidecol.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article shows you how, with a click of the mouse, you can easily unhide columns in Excel spreadsheets.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2003 OR Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/or_function.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article shows you how to use the OR function in Excel. The article includes a step by step example on using the OR function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel SUM]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/ss/sum_autosum.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Excel SUM function is probably the most often used function in Excel spreadsheets.  A short cut to using the SUM function is the Auto SUM button.  This step by step tutorial walks through how to use Excel's SUM function and the Auto SUM feature to perform spreadsheet calculations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Tutorial]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/a/tutorial_hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Each free Excel tutorial covers either an introductory or intermediate level topic in Microsoft Excel 2003 or 2007. Each tutorial will give you a good understanding of how to use Excel and what you can accomplish with the program. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel  2007 DropDown List Pt 2]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/datamanagementinexcel/qt/080504dropdown2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Use a drop down list in Excel to make data entry easier or to limit what data can be added to a spreadsheet. This article shows you how to create a drop down list in Excel 2007.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Date Functions Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltips/qt/date_function.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are a number of date functions available in Excel 2003. Depending on your needs, you can use a date function in Excel to return the current date, the current time, or the day of the week. This article covers the most common date functions used in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 COUNTIF]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/2007_countif.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The COUNTIF function, one of Excel's COUNT functions, is used to count up the number of cells in a selected range that meet certain criteria.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2003 Line Graph Tutorial]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/90209linegraph.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial covers creating a line graph in Microsoft Excel 2003.  The tutorial includes a step by step example of creating a line graph in Excel using the Chart Wizard.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 PMT]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/20071020.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The PMT function, one of Excel's Financial functions, can be used to calculate loan repayments or the future value of an investment. This article covers using the PMT function in Excel 2007 to determine loan payments.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Formula Bar]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/f/g/Formula_bar_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The formula bar in Excel is located above the work area of the spreadsheet. The formula bar displays the data or formula stored in the active cell. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Flowchart Template]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/qt/090805-excel-flowchart-template.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article walks through how to download and use the free flowchart template available from Microsoft. The article covers how to use the flowchart template in Excel 2007.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Formula FAQ]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/formula_faq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel formulas are one of the most useful features available in a spreadsheet. Formulas can be as simple as adding two numbers or can be complex calculations needed for high end business projections.  Once you learn the basic format of creating an Excel formula, the program does all the calculations for you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Data Definition]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/d/g/data_definition.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet Terms covers basic terminology used in spreadsheets such as Excel. Definition of data as it is used in spreadsheets like Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2003 HLOOKUP]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/ss/hlookup.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel&#146;s HLOOKUP function is used to find specific information that has been stored in a table of data stored in a spreadsheet. This  article covers how to create a HLOOKUP function in Excel, including an example. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel  Freeze Panes]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/ss/freeze_pane.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel's freeze panes feature will keep the headings at the top and down the side of the sheet from disappearing when you  scroll awau from the top left corner of the sheet. This tutorial shows you how to &quot;freeze&quot; those sections of the screen containing titles so that they remain visible at all times.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Absolute Cell Reference]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/r/g/absolute_cell_r.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Absolute Cell Reference. Spreadsheets Terms - Definition of the term  Absolute cell reference as used in spreadsheets such as Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Merge and Center]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007/qt/excel2007_merge.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Merge and Center formatting feature in Excel 2007 is a handy option to quickly format titles and headings in Excel 2007 Spreadsheets. This tip will show you how to do it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2003 AVERAGE]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/average_functio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel's AVERAGE function is one of the Statistical Functions that are included with the program.  The AVERAGE function can be used to find the average value, or arithmetic Mean, of values in a selected range of cells. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Active Cell]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/a/g/active_cell.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In an Excel worksheet, the active cell is the cell with the black border. Data can only be entered into the active cell.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[IF Function Entering Text]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/if_enter_text.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The IF function is one of Excel&#146;s most useful functions. What it does is test to see whether a certain condition is true or false. If the condition is true, the function will do one thing, if the condition is false, the function will do something else. One option for using the IF function is to have it enter different words into a cell, depending on whether the tested condition is true or false. This article covers using the IF function to entering text into a spreadsheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Protect Worksheet Excel 2007]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007tips/qt/080528_protect.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to protect worksheet data in Excel step 2 - protect the worksheet. Includes a step by step example.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Header and Footer]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/head_foot_faq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Headers and footers are used to add the same information on every page of the spreadsheet without actually typing the information on each page.  Headers and footers often contain company information as well as the date, time and filename of the spreadsheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[IF Function Calculations]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/if_calculations.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The IF function is one of Excel's most useful functions. What it does is test to see whether a certain condition is true or false.  This article covers using the IF function to perform calculations on spreadsheet data.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[IF Function and Blank Cells]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/if_blank_cells.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The IF function is one of Excel&#146;s most useful functions. What it does is test to see whether a certain condition is true or false. If the condition is true, the function will do one thing, if the condition is false, the function will do something else. One option for using the IF function is to have it leave cells blank, depending on whether the tested condition is true or false. This article covers leaving cells blank when using the IF function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unhide Rows]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/qt/070814unhiderow.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article shows you how, with a click of the mouse, you can easily unhide rows in Excel spreadsheets.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cell]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/c/g/cell_definition.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet glossary terms. Definition of a &quot;cell&quot;.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 COUNTIFS]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/20080127.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The COUNTIFS function, similar to Excel's COUNTIF function, is used to count up the number of cells in selected ranges that meet multiple criterion.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Workbook]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/uvw/g/workbook_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet definition - Workbook. This glossary entry defines &quot;workbook&quot; as it pertains to Microsoft Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2003 AND Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/and_function.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The AND function is one of Excel&#146;s &#147;Logical Functions&#148;. Like most logical functions, the AND function only returns a true or false result. To determine whether the output will be true or false, the function evaluates at least one expression located in another cell in the spreadsheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Drag Select]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/d/g/drag_select_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Drag select is a term used to describe the method of selecting a range of cells by dragging the mouse over a block of cells, or range, in the spreadsheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 AVERAGE IF]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/2007_averageif.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The AVERAGE IF function, one of Excel's statistical functions, is used to find the average of values in cells that meet certain criteria.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 CONCATENATE]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/07-concatenate.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The CONCATENATE function, one of Excel's text functions, is used to join two or more words or text strings together. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel's CONCATENATE function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Printing in Excel 2003]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/ss/excel_printing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial on Excel Printing covers how to Use the print options in Excel to print entire spreadsheets or just selected areas. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Name Box Definition]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/glossary/g/name_box_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Name Box displays the cell reference of the active cell. It will also show the name assigned to a cell or range of cells. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel COUNT]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/count.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel's COUNT function is a very useful function. What it does is count up the number of cells containing numbers in a selected range. ]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Template]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007tips/qt/excel_template.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tip shows you how to quickly create a template in Microsoft Office Excel 2007.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chart Wizard]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/c/g/chart_wiz_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Chart Wizard in Excel spreadsheets, is composed of a series of dialog boxes that give you all the available options for creating a chart quickly.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[OpenOffice Calc Formulas]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/otherspreadsheets/ss/calc_formulas.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This step by step tutorial covers creating formulas in OpenOffice Calc.  This tutorial covers the basics of creating a formula in Openoffice Calc.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Row]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/glossary/g/row_definition.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rows run horizontally in an Excel worksheet. They are identified by a number in the row header. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Syntax]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/s/g/syntax_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet definition - Syntax. This glossary entry defines &quot;syntax&quot; as it pertains to spreadsheet programs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Subtract Dates in Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelsdatefunctions/tp/090729-subtract-dates-in-excel-hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are a number of functions in Excel that can be used to subtract dates. They can be used to subtract days, months, or years. The following articles include examples of subtracting two dates in Excel using the different date functions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chart]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/c/g/chart_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Charts are what we call graphs in math class. They are visual representations of worksheet data. In spreadsheet programs such as Lotus 1-2-3 and Quattro Pro they are called graphs. Only in Microsoft Excel are they called charts.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Random Numbers]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/080218_rand.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Generate random numbers in Excel using the RAND function. This tutorial has a step by step example.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Labels]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/ss/labels_function.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Using labels in functions and formulas in Excel is a easy way to refer to a block of data in an Excel spreadsheet. Labels refer to the data directly under or to the right of a label such as &quot;January&quot;.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Create a Pictograph]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/080305_pictogra.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This step by step tutorial shows you how to create a pictograph in Excel 2007.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Comparison Operators]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/comparison_oper.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The logic test section of an Excel Logic function is always a comparison between two values. This article is a handy list of the different comparison operators that can be used in Excel logic functions.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Bar Graph]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/tp/090828-excel-bar-graph-hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These tutorials cover creating a bar graph in Excel. Each tutorial includes a step by step example of creating a bar graph in Excel 2007 or Excel 2003.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Named Range]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltips/qt/named_range.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This quick tip shows you how to create a named range in Excel. A named range can be used to identify the cells used in charts, functions and formulas. Using named ranges is often easier to use than trying to identify the cell references needed for a formula.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cell Address]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/c/g/cell_add_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet definition - Excel Cell Address. This glossary entry defines &quot;Cell Address&quot; as it pertains to spreadsheet programs.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[IF Function Enter Data]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/if_enter_number.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The IF function is one of Excel&#146;s most useful functions.  One option for using the IF function is to have it enter values into target cells, depending on whether the tested condition is true or false. This article covers using the IF function to enter values into a spreadsheet.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Custom Header]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/qt/excel_2007_head.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In Excel 2007, a header can be used to add descriptive information to every page in the spreadsheet.  A custom header can be used to include such things as company information, a spreadsheet title, or spreadsheet author.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Learn Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel101/tp/090904-learn-excel-2007.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This series of tutorials will help you learn the small things in Excel 2007 that are often overlooked in other tutorials. Learn how to how to add a new worksheet, how to wrap text in a cell, learn how to quickly undo mistakes you just made. Each tutorial in Learn Excel includes a step by step example.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 SUM Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/20071126_sum.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Excel SUM function is used to quickly add up the values in a &#10;range of cells. This article shows you how to use this function.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Relative Cell Reference]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/r/g/rel_cell_ref.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Relative Cell Reference. Spreadsheets Terms - Definition of the term  relative cell reference as used in spreadsheets such as Excel.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Convert Works to Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/otherspreadsheets/ss/convert_works.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tip shows you how to easily convert your Microsoft Works spreadsheets to Excel.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 TRANSPOSE]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/transpose.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The TRANSPOSE function, one of Excel's Lookup &amp; Reference functions, is used to transfer data located in a row into a column or data located in a column into a row.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Tips III - Formulas]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/a/excel_tip_hub3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This list of Excel tips on formulas will give you straightforward answers on how to carry out a variety of tasks related to formulas in Microsoft Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Data List in Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/datamanagementinexcel/ss/create_list.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial shows you how to create a data list in Excel 2003. The step by step tutorial covers using Excel's data tools to create, filter and sort a list.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 COUNT]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/excel-count.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel 2007's COUNT function allows you to count up the number of cells containing numbers in a selected range. ]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Goal Seek]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/advancedexcel/qt/080802goal_seek.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel's Goal Seek feature allows you to alter data in formulas to get different results. Goal Seek can be used when planning new projects. Cost projections for different scenarios can be quickly created and the results compared.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Sum Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/sum_autosum.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Excel SUM function is probably the most often used function in Excel spreadsheets.  The AutoSUM button on the Standard toolbar makes it easy to quickly sum columns or rows of adjacent data without actually typing in the cell references.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Conditional Formatting]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/qt/conditn_format.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Adding conditional formatting to a cell in Excel allows you to apply different formatting options, such as color, to a cell or cells based on the data entered into the cell(s). This article includes an example of using conditional formatting in Excel 2003.]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 SUMIFS]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/90107sumifs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The SUMIFS function, similar to Excel's SUMIF function, is used to add up the contents of cells in a selected range that meet multiple criterion. This article includes an example of using the SUMIFS function in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Custom Excel 2003 Chart]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/custom_chart.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article covers creating a custom Excel chart. If you have created a chart in Excel, complete with custom formatting, that you would like to use again with other charts save it as a custom chart type.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Pivot Table]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/datamanagementinexcel/ss/8912pivot_table.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tutorial covers how to create a pivot table in Excel 2007. The step by step tutorial includes an example how to create a pivot table in Excel 2007.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Microsoft Works Spreadsheets]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/otherspreadsheets/a/works_beg_guide.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Beginners Guide to Microsoft Works Spreadsheets is a series of articles and tutorials for the absolute beginner. Learn about the parts of the Microsoft Works Spreadsheets screen, how to enter data, how to use formulas and functions, adding and removing columns and rows, how to create charts, and how to use the program's format options.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Microsoft Works Task Launcher]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/otherspreadsheets/ss/start_works.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tip shows you how to open a template or blank Microsoft Works Spreadsheet from the Microsoft Works Task Launcher.  The article covers using the quick launch icon and the programs icon. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Column]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/c/g/Column_defined.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Columns are a fundamental part of any spreadsheet program such as Excel. Columns run vertically in a spreadsheet and help to identify the location of data.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Options Button]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltips/qt/excel07_options.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Since there is no longer a tool's menu, or even a tool's tab on the Ribbon, you have to look elsewhere for the Excel Options feature in Excel 2007.  ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 VALUE Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/81206_value.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The VALUE function, one of Excel's text functions, is used to convert text to values. Doing so allows them to be used in calculations. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel's VALUE function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel MAX Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/max_function.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The MAX function, is used to find the largest or maximum number in a given list of values. This article includes an example to walk you through using the MAX function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CountA]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/counta.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel's COUNTA function is a very useful, yet little known function. What it does is count up the number of cells containing data &#150; either numbers or labels in a selected range. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Formatting Style in Excel 2007]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007tips/qt/excel2007styles.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This tip shows you how to quickly create a custom formatting style in  Excel 2007.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Column Header]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/c/g/column_header.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet Terms covers basic terminology used in spreadsheets such as Excel. Definition of a Column Header.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel AutoFormat]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/autoformat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Excel Autoformat option gives you 17 AutoFormat styles to use to give your spreadsheets a professional look that makes them easy to read.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AutoSum]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/autosum.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Excel AutoSUM is a shortcut to using the SUM function.  By using the icon on the standard toolbar, you can quickly enter the SUM function into your spreadsheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Functions]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/a/function_hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This series of tutorials and articles will teach you the basics of using Excel functions to perform a variety of tasks in Excel spreadsheets. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 TRIM Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/080404_trim.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The TRIM function, one of Excel's text functions, is used to remove extra spaces from a text entry. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel's TRIM function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rounding Numbers in Excel]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007/qt/excel2007_round.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rounding numbers and rounding decimals is easy to accomplish in Excel.&#10;The ROUND function is one of the math functions available in Microsoft Excel 97 to Excel 2007. This article includes an example to walk you through using the ROUND function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 LEFT Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/20070921_left.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The LEFT function, one of Excel's text functions, is used to remove unwanted characters from the right side of a data entry. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel's LEFT function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spreadsheets - QuickTips]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/cs/qt.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of QuickTips for the Spreadsheets guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 ROUND]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/070809_round.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ROUND function, one of Excel's math functions, is used to reduce a number to a specific number of decimal places.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Change Column Widths]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/ss/widen_col.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are a number of ways to change column widths in Excel spreadsheets. This step by step tutorial shows you three ways to change column widths in Excel. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Label]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term label as used in spreadsheets such as Excel and Google Spreadsheets.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 RANK Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/20080203_rank.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The RANK function, one of Excel's statistical functions, ranks the size of a number compared to other numbers in a list. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel's RANK function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Formatting Numbers]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/num_format.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Formatting numbers in Excel spreadsheets is used to change the look of the numbers in the cell. The most common formatting options are currency, comma, date, accounting and percent, although there are more options available.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Chart Wizard]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/f/ChartWizard_FAQ.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Excel Chart Wizard makes the process of creating charts or graphs in Excel a very simple procedure. There are four steps to the Chart Wizard.  These steps contain a number of options that allow you to pick a chart type, choose your data, and add titles and formatting to produce a finished chart.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2007 Fill Handle]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excel2007tips/qt/07_fill_handle.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The fill handle can be used to copy formulas from one cell to other cells in the spreadsheet.  This article covers the steps to follow to use the auto fill handle in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/a/excel_tip_hub2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This list of Excel tips will give you straightforward answers on how to carry out a variety of tasks in Microsoft Excel. Examples are included to make understanding the steps involved even easier to follow.  The list keeps growing so check back often to see what new Excel tips have been added.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 AVERAGE Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/07-average.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The AVERAGE function, one of Excel's statistical functions, is used to find the average value in a given list of arguments. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel's AVERAGE function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 TODAY]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/070905_today.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The TODAY function, one of Excel's date functions, is used to add today's date to a spreadsheet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2003 PRODUCT Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/product_funtion.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In Excel, the PRODUCT function can be used for multiplying numbers or a range of values together. A function is just a built-in formulas. Functions have been added to simplify performing specific mathematical operations in the spreadsheet. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enter Data Using a Form]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/datamanagementinexcel/ss/090717_data_form.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article covers how to use a data entry form to add data to a database in Excel 2007. A step by step example of how to create and use a data entry form is included in the article.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 REPLACE Function]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/080817_replace.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The REPLACE function, one of Excel's text functions, is used to replace unwanted characters from a data entry. This article includes an example to walk you through using Excel's REPLACE function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Add Columns]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltips/qt/add_columns.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article shows you how, with a click of the mouse, you can easily add columns to Excel worksheets.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Excel Templates]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltools/tp/090801-excel-template-hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article covers templates in Excel: how to make your own as well as free templates that you can download.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 Time Sheet Template]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/090801-biweekly-timesheet-template.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This article shows you how to quickly download and use a free employee time sheet template in Excel 2007.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Calculate  Days Between Dates]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/090714_number_of_days_between_dates.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The DATEDIF function, can be used to calculate the number of days between dates. This article includes a step by step example of using the DATEDIF function in Excel to calculate the number of days between two dates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 DATE]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/080224_datefunc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The DATE function, one of Excel's date and time functions, can be used to add a date to a spreadsheet. This article includes an example of using the DATE function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Formatting Tutorial Pt 2]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelformatting/ss/number_format2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel offers a variety of formatting options including number, text, and worksheet formatting. This second part of a step by step tutorial, covers using these types of formatting effectively to enhance your spreadsheets.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Argument]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/a/g/argument_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheet definition - Argument. This glossary entry defines &quot;argument&quot; as it pertains to spreadsheet programs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel 2007 PMT_FV]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/qt/20071023_pmt_fv.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Future value of investments is one use for the Excel PMT function.  This article includes an example of using the PMT function in Excel 2007 to determine future value.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[#REF!]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/formulatips/qt/REF_error.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A #REF! error message in Excel refers to an invalid cell reference. Read the article to find the causes and cures for this common problem.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Formula What if Question]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltips/qt/what_if_tip.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[&quot;What if&quot; questions involve changing the data used in Excel formulas to give different answers. Asking &quot;What if&quot; questions are very useful in business when planning new projects. Cost projections for different scenarios can be quickly created and the results compared.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Date Page Pt3]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelfunctions/tp/090831-excel-days-between-dates-functions-hub.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Functions that will count the number of days between two dates in Excel 2007.  Each tutorial includes a step by step example of using functions to count the number of days between two dates in Excel.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Excel Auto Fill Handle]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/exceltips/qt/auto_fill.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Auto Fill Handle is a very handy feature in Excel. It allows you to quickly add commonly used data.  You can customize the lists of data that can be added.  This article will show you how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Format Painter]]></title>
            <link>http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/tipsandfaqs/qt/format_painter.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Excel's format painter allows you to quickly copy formatting from one cell or group of cells to another part of the spreadsheet. It is very useful when extending a spreadsheet to accommodate new data and you need to format the new cells to match the original data area.]]></description>
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