Excel 2019 Bible

Excel 2019 Bible: A Complete Reference for Spreadsheet Professionals

Microsoft Excel remains the workhorse of business analysis, reporting, and everyday data work. Excel 2019 Bible is a deep, practical guide to that program, written for readers who want more than a quick tutorial. Published by John Wiley & Sons, this edition is authored by Michael Alexander and Dick Kusleika, building on the legacy of John Walkenbach’s earlier Excel Bibles.

At more than 1,100 pages, it’s the sort of book you keep nearby and return to whenever a formula, pivot table, or automation task refuses to cooperate. The book moves from worksheet fundamentals through to advanced formulas, charts, data analysis, and VBA, making it useful both as a structured course and as a long-term reference.

Inside Excel 2019 Bible

The book covers the full range of Excel 2019 features, from entering and formatting data to building sophisticated models. You’ll find clear explanations of functions and formulas, charting and visualization, pivot tables, data validation, and the tools Excel provides for cleaning and analyzing large data sets.

From Formulas to Pivot Tables

Formulas are the engine of Excel, and this guide treats them thoroughly. It walks through essential functions, logical and lookup formulas, date and text functions, and techniques for troubleshooting errors. Pivot tables get dedicated attention, with practical guidance on summarizing, grouping, and filtering data so that large tables become readable insights rather than overwhelming lists.

Automation and Advanced Techniques

For readers ready to go further, the book introduces macros and VBA. That material helps you automate repetitive tasks, build custom functions, and extend Excel beyond its standard interface. The advanced coverage also includes data analysis, what-if tools, and ways to share and protect workbooks in collaborative settings.

Who Will Get the Most from It

Beginners can use the early chapters to build a solid foundation, while experienced users can jump directly to the topics they need. Analysts, accountants, business professionals, students, and anyone who relies on Excel for reporting or decision-making will find material that applies to real work. The book assumes no programming background, making the VBA sections accessible to those who are new to automation.

About the Authors

Michael Alexander is a Microsoft Certified Application Developer and a Microsoft MVP with more than 20 years of experience consulting and developing Microsoft Office solutions. Dick Kusleika is a 12-time Microsoft Excel MVP who develops Access- and Excel-based solutions and has trained users in the United States and Australia. John Walkenbach, whose earlier editions shaped the Excel Bible series, is a best-selling Excel author with more than 50 spreadsheet books to his credit.

A Practical Companion for Excel 2019

Excel 2019 Bible is designed to be read, skimmed, and consulted. Its breadth makes it a lasting resource for anyone who wants to work faster, write better formulas, and turn spreadsheet data into useful information.