What should I do if I upgrade my version of Office?

FAST Workbooks by Ross, Westerfield & Jaffe has been tested with Microsoft Office 97, Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003. If you upgrade to a subsequent version of Office, you should check with Addison Wesley to see if they have a new version.

Why do I get macro warning messages when I try to use the product?

A macro is a series of commands and instructions that are grouped together as a single command to accomplish a task automatically. FAST Workbooks by Ross, Westerfield & Jaffe contains macros and when you open the file, Office displays a macro warning dialog. Select Enable Macros to ensure the application works correctly.

KMT Software takes great care to ensure that the product is virus free. You can use the FAST Workbooks by Ross, Westerfield & Jaffe with confidence. For more details, click here.

How do I modify the worksheet formulas?

If you are proficient with Microsoft Excel formulas, you may wish to change some formulas or add your own. Each worksheet is locked to keep the formulas from being accidentally overwritten. Only data entry cells are unprotected. To make changes, go to the sheet you wish to modify, and unlock it.  You can now edit the contents of all cells. Remember to lock the worksheet again when you are done. To unlock a worksheet follow these steps:

1. Select Tools | Protection.

2. Choose Unprotect Sheet.

To lock the worksheet follow these steps:

1. Select Tools | Protection.

2. Choose Protect Sheet.

3. Click OK. 

It is advisable that you take a backup copy of the original Spreadsheet Template file before making any changes to it. If you happen to make a mistake and overwrite the original file, you can always reinstall the product.

I just want to make a cell bold. How do I change the worksheet formatting?

Each worksheet is locked; only data entry cells are unprotected. Therefore, if you wish to change any aspect of protected cells, including font, color, etc., you must first unlock the worksheet. See the previous FAQ. 

How do I overcome the problem when the worksheet displays #### in a cell?

This indicator in the cell means that the cell is not wide enough to display the entry. To get around this problem, do the following:

1. Unprotect the worksheet. 
2. Increase the width of the column where the cell resides until the data appears as it should. To do so click Format | Column | Width from the Microsoft Excel menu and select the appropriate values.
   
3. Protect the worksheet.

How do I display the Row & Column Headers?

1. Select Tools | Options.

2. Under Window options, select the checkbox Row & Column headers. 

Some of my colleagues use a Macintosh. Is this product compatible?

No, the Windows version of FAST Workbooks by Ross, Westerfield & Jaffe is not compatible with the Macintosh, although you may be able to use individual exported worksheets on the Mac. 

Does KMT make any other products?

KMT Software has a range of Office products. For a complete list and details click here. 

Can this product co-exist with other products from KMT Software?

Yes. All products developed by KMT Software can co-exist with each other safely. 

I have a suggestion; how can I contact KMT Software?

At KMT Software, we value your feedback. To relay your suggestion, you may contact us via e-mail by clicking here.

You can also call us at 617-441-3171 or write to us at the following address:

TemplateZone Customer Support
50 Mount Vernon Street
Cambridge, MA 02140

If you need technical support, you can call McGraw-Hill Irwin at 1-800-331-5094 Option 3. You can also visit the textbook web site at: www.mhhe.com/rwj/ for more information.