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Chapter 1: Excel in a Nutshell 33<br />

Sparkline graphics<br />

A new feature in Excel 2010 is Sparkline graphics. A Sparkline is a chart that occupies a single<br />

cell. Sparklines are usually used in groups to provide a quick overview of trends in your data.<br />

Figure 1-11 shows a worksheet with Sparklines.<br />

Figure 1-11: Sparkline graphics shows trends in your data.<br />

Customizing Excel<br />

This section describes two features that enable you to customize Excel — macros and add-ins.<br />

Macros<br />

Excel’s VBA programming language is a powerful tool that can make Excel perform otherwise<br />

impossible feats. You can classify the procedures that you create with VBA into two general<br />

types:<br />

Macros that automate various aspects of Excel<br />

Macros that serve as custom functions that you can use in worksheet formulas<br />

Part VI of this book describes how to use and create custom worksheet functions<br />

using VBA.

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