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CHAPTER

Using Excel in

a Workgroup

IN THIS CHAPTER

Using Excel on a network

Understanding file

reservations

Using shared workbooks

Tracking changes in a

workbook

M

ost people who use a computer in an office connect to others via a

network. In fact, networks are also common in homes. By enabling

users to easily share data (and peripheral devices), networks make

it much easier for you to work together with several people on projects.

Excel has a number of features that facilitate this type of cooperation, and

those features are the subject of this chapter.

Note

If you’re working on a corporate network, you may need to consult with

your network administrator before using any of the features described in

this chapter. n

Using Excel on a Network

A computer network consists of two or more PCs that are linked electroni-

cally. You can perform these tasks on a network:

l (^) Access files on other systems.
l Share files with other users.
l (^) Share resources, such as printers, scanners, and fax modems.
l Communicate with each other electronically.
Excel has tools that enable you to work cooperatively with other Excel users
on a project.