PART I: SOME ESSENTIAL BACKGROUND.

Chapter 1: Excel 2007: Where It Came From.

Chapter 2: Excel in a Nutshell.

Chapter 3: Formula, Tricks and Techniques.

Chapter 4: Understanding Excel's Files.

PART II: EXCEL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT.

Chapter 5: What Is a Spreadsheet Application?

Chapter 6: Essentials of Spreadsheet Application Development.

PART III: UNDERSTANDING VISUAL BASIC FOR APPLICATIONS.

Chapter 7: Introducing Visual Basic for Applications.

Chapter 8: VBA Programming Fundamentals.

Chapter 9: Working with VBA Sub Procedures.

Chapter 10: Creating Function Procedures.

Chapter 11: VBA Programming Examples and Techniques.

PART IV: WORKING WITH USERFORMS.

Chapter 12: Custom Dialog Box Alternatives.

Chapter 13: Introducing UserForms.

Chapter 14: UserForm Examples.

Chapter 15: Advanced UserForm Techniques.

PART V: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES.

Chapter 16: Developing Excel Utilities with VBA.

Chapter 17: Working withy Pivot Tables.

Chapter 18: Working with Charts.

Chapter 19: Understanding Excel's Events.

Chapter 20: Interacting with Other Applications.

Chapter 21: Creating and Using Add-Ins.

PART VI: DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS.

Chapter 22: Working with the Ribbon.

Chapter 23: Working with Shortcut Menus.

Chapter 24: Providing Help for Your Applications.

Chapter 25: Developing User-Oriented Applications.

PART VII: OTHER TOPICS.

Chapter 26: Compatibility Issues.

Chapter 27: Manipulating Files with VBA.

Chapter 28: Manipulating Visual Basic Components.

Chapter 29: Understanding Class Modules.

Chapter 30: Working with Colors.

Chapter 31: Frequently Asked Questions about Excel Programming.

PART VIII: APPENDIXES.

Appendix A: Excel Resources Online

Appendix B: VBA Statements and Functions Reference.

Appendix C: VBA Error Codes.

Appendix D: What's on the CD-ROM.

Index.