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Microsoft Excel

Introduction

 

Module 1.1: Excel Basics

Lesson A. The Paper Spreadsheet

  • A-1: Examining a paper spreadsheet

Lesson B. The Excel Program

  • B-1: Starting Excel

Lesson C. The Workbook Environment

  • C-1: Identifying the features of a workbook
  • C-2: Identifying toolbar buttons and the Office Assistant

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Module 1.2: Entering Data and Navigating in a Worksheet

Lesson A. Entering and Correcting Data

  • A-1: Entering text
  • A-2: Replacing text in a cell
  • A-3: Correcting an entry before entering it
  • A-4: Entering numbers and dates

Lesson B. Saving a File

  • B-1: Saving the workbook file

Lesson C. Using Formulas

  • C-1: Entering formulas
  • C-2: Completing the worksheet
  • C-3: Identifying numbers and formulas in a worksheet
  • C-4: Clearing the contents of a cell and using the Undo button

Lesson D. Opening a Second File

  • D-1: Updating a file and working with more than one workbook

Lesson E. Navigation and Movement Techniques

  • E-1: Using movement techniques
  • E-2: Moving to a specified cell in a worksheet
  • E-3: Using the Window, Freeze Panes command
  • E-4: Using the Window menu to switch between open files
  • E-5: Creating a new workbook

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Module 1.3: Cells, Ranges & Functions

Lesson A. Working with Ranges

  • A-1: Selecting ranges
  • A-2: Entering numbers in a selected range

Lesson B. Working with Functions

  • B-1: Experimenting with the AutoCalculate feature
  • B-2: Entering the SUM function by using the mouse to specify a range
  • B-3: Using the AutoSum button
  • B-4: Using the Edit Formula button
  • B-5: Using the Paste Function button

Lesson C. Editing Cell Contents

  • C-1: Entering text longer than the standard cell
  • C-2: Editing text
  • C-3: Creating and correcting a formula containing a circular reference

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Module 1.4: Moving and Copying Data

Lesson A. Inserting Rows and Ranges

  • A-1: Inserting and deleting columns and rows using shortcut menus
  • A-2: Inserting a range of cells
  • A-3: Deleting a range of cells

Lesson B. Moving Data

  • B-1: Moving data by dragging it
  • B-2: Moving data by using the Cut and Paste buttons

Lesson C. Copying Data

  • C-1: Copying text
  • C-2: Copying formulas by using a fill handle
  • C-3: Copying formulas to nonadjacent cells
  • C-4: Using the Edit, Paste Special command

Lesson D. Absolute References

  • D-1: Demonstrating that relative references aren’t always desirable
  • D-2: Creating an absolute reference
  • D-3: Copying a formula containing an absolute reference

Lesson E. Using the Fill Series Feature

  • E-1: Experimenting with filling cells with a series of data

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Module 1.5: Formatting a Worksheet

Lesson A. Formatting a Worksheet

  • A-1: Using buttons on the Formatting toolbar to change text appearance
  • A-2: Selecting and formatting nonadjacent cells
  • A-3: Changing the font and font size
  • A-4: Rotating and indenting text
  • A-5: Clearing formats
  • A-6: Adding borders and color

Lesson B. Number Formats and Text Alignment

  • B-1: Selecting and formatting the entire worksheet
  • B-2: Changing column widths and row height
  • B-3: Formatting selected numbers and observing the rounding that can result from formatting numbers
  • B-4: Aligning text in a cell
  • B-5: Centering text across a range of cells

Lesson C. Copying and Pasting Formats

  • C-1: Using the Format Painter tool to copy and paste formats

Lesson D. Special and Custom Formatting

  • D-1: Applying special formats
  • D-2: Creating and using a custom format

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Module 1.6: Printing a Worksheet

Lesson A. Checking Spelling

Lesson B. Using the Print Preview Command

  • B-1: Examining the My Short Report file by using Print Preview
  • B-2: Examining the Long Report file by using the Zoom button

Lesson C. Printing a Large Worksheet

  • C-1: Changing margins
  • C-2: Adding a header and footer
  • C-3: Using print titles
  • C-4: Fitting the report on two pages
  • C-5: Changing the page orientation
  • C-6: Adjusting a page break

Lesson D. Additional Print Options

  • D-1: Using a name
  • D-2: Defining a name for a range of cells
  • D-3: Specifying a range to print
  • D-4: Printing a worksheet
  • D-5: Deleting a named range

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Module 1.7: Introduction to the Workbook Environment

Lesson A. Using a Multiple-Sheet Workbook

  • A-1: Viewing sheet tabs in a workbook and renaming sheet tabs
  • A-2: Completing the summary worksheet and working with formulas containing 3-D references
  • A-3: Examining recalculation
  • A-4: Deleting a worksheet
  • A-5: Observing the Options dialog box
  • A-6: Printing a 3-D range
  • A-7: Printing a workbook

Lesson B. Creating a Chart

  • B-1: Creating a chart and changing the chart type

Lesson C. Outlining

  • C-1: Creating an outlined worksheet
  • C-2: Collapsing and expanding an outline

Lesson D. Spreadsheet Solutions

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Module 1.8: Creating Excel Web Pages

Lesson A. Using Excel as a Web Tool

  • A-1: Saving a workbook as a Web page and viewing the page in a Web browser

Lesson B. Other Web Options

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