This text investigates the fundamental operations and functional capabilities of the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software for early personal computer users. Ronald I. Ribler, an experienced technical author, provides a structured instructional framework designed to transition novices into proficient users of spreadsheet modeling and data management. The book argues that by mastering the logical syntax and command structure of 1-2-3, users can significantly enhance their productivity in business and analytical tasks.

Readers frequently note the historical value of this text as a snapshot of early office automation software. Experts highlight this as a foundational manual for understanding the legacy interface and logic that defined the spreadsheet industry in the 1980s.