Microsoft Excel Essentials

Overview of Excel interface and navigation

Understanding rows, columns, and cells

Entering and editing data

Saving and opening Excel files

Formatting text and numbers

Adjusting row height and column width

Applying cell styles and themes

Using AutoFill and Flash Fill

Introduction to Excel formulas

Performing basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Understanding cell references (relative, absolute, mixed)

Exploring common functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF)

Working with logical functions (IF, AND, OR)

Using lookup and reference functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)

Exploring text functions (CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID)

Sorting data in Excel

Filtering data using AutoFilter

Applying conditional formatting

Introduction to data validation

Creating basic charts (column, bar, line)

Customizing chart elements (titles, axes, legends)

Formatting chart styles and colors

Inserting and updating chart data

Understanding PivotTables and PivotCharts

Creating PivotTables from data sets

Grouping and summarizing data in PivotTables

Creating PivotCharts to visualize PivotTable data

Using Excel's What-If Analysis tools (Goal Seek, Scenario Manager)

Introduction to Excel's built-in statistical functions

Performing data analysis with the Data Analysis ToolPak add-in

Sharing workbooks via email and OneDrive

Tracking changes and comments in shared workbooks

Protecting workbooks with passwords and permissions

Time-saving Excel shortcuts and productivity tips

Advanced formatting techniques

Troubleshooting common Excel errors

Q&A and review session

Course Conclusion