Course Outline

Microsoft Excel Tips & Tricks
This course includes introductory thru advanced Tips & Tricks for Excel, presented by an Excel expert! 6 hours
Introductory Tricks and Tips
  • Introductory Issues

  • Multi-function Menus

  • File Open Options

  • Working With Windows

Advanced Tricks and Tips
  •  The Paste Special Commands

  • Entering a Formula in a Range

  •  Introduction to Array Formulas

Miscellaneous Tips
  • Manipulating Sheets

  • Copying Formats

  • Creating Custom Formats

  • Using the Go To Special Command

  • Examining Tools Options

Moving and Selecting
  • Moving Around with the Keyboard

  • Moving Around with the Mouse

  • Selection Techniques using the Mouse

  • Selection Techniques using the Keyboard

  • Other Navigation & Selection Methods

More Tricks

  • Working With Columns and Rows

  • Splitting Data

  • SUMIF and COUNTIF Functions

  • Status Bar Functionality

Using the Fill Handle

  • Basic Fills

  • Working With Numbers

  • Filling Dates and Times

  • Other Series

  • More Fills?

  • Other Stuff

  • Custom List and the Fill Handle

Exploring Toolbars
  • Some Useful Tools

  • Making Space

  • The Menu Bar

  • Increased Functionality

  • Toolbar Buttons without Pictures-Almost

Discovering Hidden Secrets

  • Service Releases

  • Add-ins

  • Using AutoCorrect to Save Data Entry Time

  • Using Data Validation

  • Applying Conditional Formatting

More Mouse Techniques

  •  Moving & Copying Ranges with the Mouse

  • More Moving & Copying Tricks

  • Dragging Data Between Sheets

  • Hiding and Unhiding Columns

Working With Formulas

  • The Formula Bar

  • Editing Formulas

  • Copying Formulas

  • Analyzing Formulas

  • The Use of the F9 Key

  • Using AutoSum to Effect

Introduction to Graphics (Optional)

  • Drawing Graphic Objects

  • More Drawing Tricks

  • Adding and Editing Lines and Arrows

  • Controlling Your Graphics

Advanced Graphics (Optional)

  • Introduction to WordArt

  • Applying Shadows

  • Creating and Displaying 3-D Objects

  • Creating Flow Charts

  • Using Other AutoShapes

 

Prerequisites:  Excel Level 2 or equivalent experience.
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