Microsoft Office

Using Excel in a Workgroup
Most people who use a computer in an office connect to others via a
network. In fact, networks have also become common in homes. By
enabling users to easily share data (and peripheral devices), networks
make it much easier for people to work together on projects. Excel has a number
of features that facilitate this type of cooperation, and those features are the subject
of this chapter.
If you’re working on a corporate network, you may need to
NOTE
consult with your network administrator before using any of
the features described in this chapter.
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using Excel on a network
Understanding file reservations
Using shared workbooks
Tracking changes in a workbook
Using Excel on a Network
A computer network consists of a group of PCs that are linked electronically.
Users on a network can perform these tasks:
n Access files on other systems
n Share files with other users
n Share resources, such as printers, scanners, and fax modems
n Communicate with each other electronically
Excel has tools that enable you to work cooperatively with other Excel users on a
project.
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