Excel Outlines

Excel Introduction             Excel Intermediate             Excel Advanced

Classes are available in Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007.

 

Excel Introduction
Class Length:  6 Hours

Lesson 1: Excel basics

  • The paper spreadsheet
  • The Excel program
  • The workbook environment

Lesson 2: Entering data and navigating in a worksheet

  • Entering and correcting data
  • Saving a file
  • Using formulas
  • Opening a second file
  • Navigation and movement techniques

Lesson 3: Modifying a workbook

  • Working with ranges
  • Working with functions
  • Editing cell contents

Lesson 4: Moving and copying data

  • Inserting rows and ranges
  • Moving data
  • Copying data
  • Absolute references
  • Using the Fill Series feature

Lesson 5: Formatting a worksheet

  • Formatting a worksheet
  • Number formats and text alignment
  • Copying and pasting formats
  • Special and custom formatting

Lesson 6: Printing a worksheet

  • Checking spelling
  • Using the Print Preview command
  • Printing a large worksheet
  • Additional print options

Lesson 7: Introduction to the workbook environment

  • Using a multiple-sheet workbook
  • Creating a chart
  • Outlining
  • Spreadsheet solutions

Lesson 8: Creating Excel Web pages

  • Using Excel as a Web tool

 

Excel Intermediate
Class Length:  6 Hours

Lesson 1: Creating Charts

  • Creating a Chart Sheet
  • Creating an Embedded Chart
  • Comparing Chart Sheets with Embedded Charts

Lesson 2: Modifying Charts

  • Chart Types
  • Modifying Embedded Charts
  • Adding and Deleting Chart Items
  • Moving and Sizing Chart Items

Lesson 3: Formatting a Chart

  • Formatting Chart Text
  • Formatting Labels
  • Formatting the Chart
  • Printing a Chart Sheet

Lesson 4: Using Graphic Objects

  • Adding Graphic Objects
  • Formatting Graphic Objects
  • Using Graphic Objects to Enhance Worksheets and Charts

Lesson 5: Sorting Data

  • Single-level Sorting
  • Multiple-level Sorting
  • Sorting Options
  • Importing Data
  • Design Considerations

Lesson 6: Filtering Data

  • Filtering a List
  • Custom Criteria
  • Multiple-condition Criteria
  • Managing a Filtered List

Appendix A: Additional Topics

  • Database Functions
  • Excel Web Pages and the Internet or an Intranet

 

Excel Advanced
Class Length:  6 Hours

Lesson 1: Customizing the Work Area

  • Working with Built-in Toolbars
  • Using Custom Toolbars
  • Creating and Using Styles
  • Using Templates

Lesson 2: Advanced Formula Construction

  • Using Names
  • Using the IF Function
  • Using the VLOOKUP Function
  • Using IS Functions and the Auditing Features

Lesson 3: Using Pivot Tables

  • Creating Pivot Tables
  • Modifying Pivot Tables
  • Grouping and Summarizing Data in a Pivot Table
  • Creating Interactive Pivot Tables for the Web

Lesson 4: Working with Multiple Worksheets

  • Working with Workbooks
  • Linking Cells in Different Workbooks
  • Workbook Versus Links and Workspaces
  • Sharing and Merging Workbooks

Lesson 5: Consolidating and Analyzing Data

  • Consolidating Data from More Than One Worksheet
  • Using the Goal Seek and Solver Utilities
  • Using Scenario Manager to View a Worksheet with Different Input Values

Lesson 6: Using Protection and Display Options

  • Using Comments
  • Protecting Workbooks
  • Using Custom Views

Lesson 7: Introduction to Macros

  • Running Macros
  • Recording a Macro
  • Viewing and Editing VBA Code

Lesson 8: Working with Interactive Excel Web Documents

  • Saving Excel Worksheets as Web Documents
  • Spreadsheet Web Components
 

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