Microsoft KB Archive/85074

SUMMARY
Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, Version 4.0 Automated Product Support Service Fax-Script

Questions and Answers: Upgrade

 * 1) Q. How do I upgrade from Excel for the Macintosh version 3.0 or earlier to Excel for the Macintosh version 4.0?

A. To order your Excel for the Macintosh version 4.0 upgrade, please call Microsoft Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400, select End User Sales, and request information on upgrade procedures. The End User Sales office is open from 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Pacific time.
 * 1) Q. What are the minimum hardware and software requirements for Excel for the Macintosh version 4.0?

A. To run Excel for Macintosh version 4.0 you will need:

- An Apple Macintosh Plus, Macintosh SE, Macintosh SE/30, or any of the Macintosh II, Classic, or Quadra family of computers.

- System version 6.02 or later. Excel for the Macintosh version 4.0 is fully compatible with System Software version 7.0.

- Excel for the Macintosh version 4.0 requires 1 megabyte (MB) of RAM memory under System Software 6, but 2 MB is recommended. Running System Software 7.0 or higher, 2 MB is required, but 4 MB is recommended.

- A hard disk with up to 8.6 MB of free space is required for a full installation of Excel for the Macintosh 4.0.

- One 800 kilobyte (K) drive is required for installation.

Excel for the Macintosh 4.0 will use any Macintosh-compatible printer.
 * 1) Q. What features are new to Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh version 4.0?

A. Microsoft Excel version 4.0 gives you unprecedented power and ease of use. It enables you to have instant access to powerful features including unmatched analytical functions, outstanding reporting and presentation tools, and extensive easy charting. Among the new features of Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh version 4.0 are:

- Drag and drop, which is a fast and easy way to cut, copy, and paste data using the mouse. Just point to what you want to move and drag it to where you want it.

- Shortcut menus, another new feature, pop up when you hold down COMMAND+OPTION and click the mouse. Shortcut menus give you instant access to common context-sensitive commands.

- AutoFill recognizes trends and intelligently extends data and alphanumeric headings as far as you'd like.

- AutoFormat applies an attractive professionally designed format to your worksheet with just one mouse click.

Microsoft Excel 4.0 has the powerful analysis tools you asked for:

- Scenario Manager is the best &quot;what if&quot; tool around. It lets you easily create and save multiple &quot;what if&quot; scenarios and create a summary of those scenarios.

- The Analysis ToolPak includes the most extensive financial, statistical, engineering, and scientific functions of any spreadsheet with over 160 functions.

Excel 4.0 has all this plus great presentation and graphics tools:

- The spelling checker is a built-in feature that makes all of your presentations letter perfect.

- Report Manager lets you define different areas of one or more worksheets and print them as one report.

- A gallery of 90 chart types has been enhanced to include rotating 3-D, surface, and radar charts.

Excel 4.0 also provides a smooth transition from Lotus 1-2-3. Full-file compatibility means that Microsoft Excel reads 19 different file formats including WKS, WK1, WK3, and Impress.
 * 1) Q. I am a Microsoft Excel developer. Does Microsoft provide any special programs for professional Excel developers?

A. Microsoft will be releasing a Software Development Kit (SDK) for Microsoft Excel 4.0. You can obtain preliminary materials on the new Excel C application programming interface and the Microsoft Excel file formats, which will be part of this SDK, by calling (800) 227-4679. Choose the option for programmers who want information on development products and services. The Microsoft Sales office is open from 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Pacific time.

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