Course length

1 day

Why come on this course?

You will learn how to create and edit basic Microsoft Excel worksheets and workbooks.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for those who wish to gain the necessary skills to create, edit, format and print basic Microsoft Excel worksheets.

Prerequisites

You must be able to:

  • Use a mouse
  • Type and use a keyboard
  • Navigate through Windows files and folders
  • Work with windows - minimise, maximise, open and close

What will I learn?

You will learn how to:

  • Get started with Excel
  • Create a basic worksheet
  • Modify a workbook
  • Use formulas and functions
  • Format an Excel worksheet
  • Manage worksheets and workbooks
  • Set up printing options

Course contents

Getting Started with Excel 

  • Excel and the Excel Environment
  • Navigate and Select in Worksheets
  • Create a Basic Workbook
  • Open, Save and Close Workbooks
  • Use Microsoft Help

Modifying a Workbook

  • Cut, Copy and Paste Commands
  • Flash Fill
  • AutoFill Options
  • Find and Replace
  • Spelling
  • Undo and Redo
  • Insert and Delete Options
  • Column Width and Row Height
  • Hide and Unhide Options

Using Formulas and Functions

  • Create Relative Formulas
  • AutoCalculate
  • Insert Functions
  • Use AutoSum
  • Copy Formulas
  • Create Absolute Formulas

Formatting an Excel Worksheet

  • Font Group
  • Add Borders and Fill Colours
  • Cell Alignment
  • Number Formatting
  • Cell Styles and Galleries

Managing Worksheets and Workbooks

  • Manage Worksheets
  • Freeze Rows and Columns
  • View Options for Worksheets and Workbooks

Printing Options

  • Print Preview
  • Print Worksheets and Workbooks
  • Page Setup
  • Print Titles
  • Page Layout View
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