Data Desk's interface is designed to be simple and efficient. Modify plots and tables directly with your mouse. Add or change variables with drag and drops. Plots and tables are stored in icons so that they can be opened and modified later.

Data Desk provides many sources of help and guidance. HyperView® menus, attached to every Data Desk plot and table, provide gentle guidance and suggestions. The online Help System gives quick access to information on the program's commands. The Quickstart Guide, Handbook and Statistics Guide offer descriptions of commands, background statistics information and many detailed examples. And free technical support is provided to all registered users.

Data Desk Plus provides an even greater level of assistance. This package combines Data Desk with ActivStats, our statistics refresh and reference multimedia CD. ActivStats uses video, narration, interactive tools, simulations, and web links to help you learn and understand statistics concepts. It also shows you how to apply those concepts to real-world data in Data Desk with special guided analysis files.