Excel 2013: Level 1 - Worksheets, Formulas & Formatting

COURSE OUTLINE:

Description In this course, you will use Microsoft Excel 2013 to create spreadsheets and workbooks that you can use to store, manipulate, and share your data. Even if you have used Excel before or are a self-taught user you will learn a variety of valuable time-saving Excel tips and tricks.

Audience
This course is intended for people who want to gain the foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel 2013 that is necessary to create and develop worksheets.

Prerequisites
Students will need to be familiar with using personal computers and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse.

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Create a basic worksheet by using Microsoft Excel 2013.
  • Perform calculations in an Excel worksheet.
  • Modify an Excel worksheet.
  • Format a worksheet.
  • Print the content of an Excel workbook.
  • Manage an Excel workbook.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 2013

Topic A: Identify the Elements of the User Interface
Topic B: Create a Basic Worksheet
Topic C: Use the Help System

Lesson 2: Performing Calculations in an Excel Worksheet

Topic A: Create Formulas in a Worksheet
Topic B: Insert Functions in a Worksheet
Topic C: Reuse Formulas

Lesson 3: Modifying a Worksheet

Topic A: Manipulate Data
Topic B: Insert, Manipulate, and Delete Cells, Columns, and Rows
Topic C: Search for and Replace Data
Topic D: Spell Check a Worksheet

Lesson 4: Formatting a Worksheet

Topic A: Modify Fonts
Topic B: Add Borders and Color to Cells
Topic C: Apply Number Formats
Topic D: Align Cell Contents
Topic E: Apply Cell Styles

Lesson 5: Printing Workbook Contents

Topic A: Define the Basic Page Layout for a Workbook
Topic B: Refine the Page Layout and Apply Print Options

Lesson 6: Managing Large Workbooks

Topic A: Format Worksheet Tabs
Topic B: Manage Worksheets
Topic C: Manage the View of Worksheets and Workbooks

Lesson 7: Customizing the Excel Environment

Topic A: Customize General and Language Options
Topic B: Customize Formula Options
Topic C: Customize Proofing and Save Options
Topic D: Customize the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar
Topic E: Customize the Functionality of Excel by Enabling Add-Ins
Topic F: Customize Advanced and Trust Center Options