Microsoft Excel 365 Complete: In Practice, 2026 Release

Microsoft Excel 365 Skills, Built Through Practice

Microsoft Excel 365 Complete: In Practice, 2026 Release is a full-course textbook for readers who want to learn Excel by using it. Kathleen Stewart and Randy Nordell guide you from the fundamentals of creating and saving workbooks to advanced work with formulas, charts, data analysis, and business intelligence. The 2026 Release edition is organized for the current Microsoft Excel 365 environment, with chapters that move in a clear sequence from basic editing to sophisticated spreadsheet workflows.

What the Eleven Excel Chapters Cover

The book opens with a Windows, Office, and file management introduction, then develops the Excel curriculum in eleven chapters. Early chapters focus on entering and editing data, formatting, functions, and formulas. Later chapters explore chart creation, data management, the Insert command tab, the Function Library, templates, LAMBDA, collaboration, macros, controls, Office Scripts, data analysis tools, and business intelligence. Final chapters address customizing Excel and using OneDrive and Office Online.

• Creating, saving, and organizing workbooks
• Formulas, functions, absolute and mixed references, and range names
• Charts, sparklines, trendlines, and specialty chart types
• Getting, managing, and analyzing data
• Macros, controls, Office Scripts, and automation
• Business intelligence and data analysis tools

Projects That Make the Material Stick

In Practice titles are built around active learning, and this complete edition carries that approach through every chapter. You will find guided projects, independent projects, advanced projects, challenge projects, and Copilot Challenge projects that ask you to apply what you have learned. Instead of only reading about a function or chart type, you work through realistic spreadsheet tasks that show how the tools fit together.

Who This Excel Textbook Is For

This is a comprehensive college-level resource for students in Microsoft Office, business, computer applications, and data-focused courses. It also suits instructors who need a structured Excel 365 curriculum and independent learners who want a single volume that covers both everyday spreadsheet skills and advanced analysis. Because the material begins with foundational Windows and Office tasks, newcomers can start at the beginning; because it continues through macros, Office Scripts, and business intelligence, experienced users can move into more demanding topics.

A Complete Excel 365 Reference for the 2026 Release

With its combination of clear instruction, project-based practice, and broad topic coverage, Microsoft Excel 365 Complete: In Practice, 2026 Release works as both a course textbook and a long-term desk reference. The digital edition gives you the full contents in a convenient ebook format for study, review, and quick consultation while you work in Excel.