Course Outline

Excel 2000, 2002 and 2003 - Level 1
Create simple spreadsheets, then format numbers and text, rows and columns. Utilize borders and shading, fonts and alignment for greater impact and clarity. Learn how to copy, move, insert, and delete data. Insert functions and use basic formulas. Create simple charts! 6 hours
Getting Started
  • Understanding pointer shapes
  • Undo and Redo
  • Excel's menus and toolbars
  • Activating another cell
  • Making selections within a worksheet
  • Using navigation keys
  • Working with sheet tabs

Creating a New Workbook

  • Entering data
  • Working with comments

Entering Formulas and Functions

  • Calculation operators in formulas
  • Order of operation precedence
  • Using the AutoSum function
  • Copying data within a row or column
  • Using AutoCalculate

Formatting a Worksheet

  • Formatting toolbar
  • Format Cells command

Editing Worksheets

  • Moving and copying cells
  • Moving, copying and exporting sheets
  • Selecting multiple sheets
  • Moving or copying within the current workbook
  • Moving or copying to another workbook
  • Emailing an Excel worksheet or Workbook

AutoFilling a Series

  • Creating a custom lists series

Relative vs. Absolute references

  • Relative references
  • Absolute and Mixed references
  • Switching between Absolute, Relative, and Mixed references

Preparing to Print

  • Formatting the sheet onscreen
  • Changing your margins
  • Adding headers and footers
  • Repeating titles on every page
  • Print Preview options
  • Checking page breaks

Charting Basics

  • Anatomy of a chart
  • Choosing the best chart type
  • Selecting data
  • Creating an embedded vs. a separate chart
Prerequisites:  Macintosh Introduction, Microsoft Windows, or equivalent experience.
Revised 7/11/08
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