I’ve heard from several readers who have Excel, but have no idea what to do with it. Well, explaining all of a spreadsheet program’s capabilities could fill a very large book. Here&#821… ...

If you're just getting started using Microsoft Excel, these tips will help you create a spreadsheet and write a formula.

Still, everyone needs to start somewhere, so here are three basic spreadsheet tricks for beginners, whether you prefer Microsoft’s suite or Google’s collaborative nature.