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Course details
Fee £115
Days 1
Code EX1

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Excel Introduction

The Excel Introduction training course is available at our Cardiff training centre in Wales, which is also within easy reach of Newport, Bristol and South WalesMicrosoft Certified Gold Partner for Learning Solutions

Overview

This course introduces the skills necessary for productive development of workbooks. It includes tasks to explore Excel, create simple formulas, copy and move data, and print worksheets. The student will also learn how to work with ranges and use the Office Assistant, basic workbook skills and page set up.

Examination information

  • This course helps prepare delegates for the ECDL Module 4 - Spreadsheets examination and the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Proficient examination

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Knowledge and experience in using a Windows environment

Course outline

Module 1 - Exploring Excel

  • Using the Interface
  • Working with Worksheets
  • Using the Task pane
  • Changing Toolbar and Menu Options

Module 2 - Using Basic Workbook Skills

  • Selecting a Cell
  • Scrolling
  • Entering Text and Numbers
  • Data Shortcuts

Module 3 - Working with Ranges

  • Using Ranges
  • Selecting Ranges
  • Using AutoFill Features

Module 4 - Creating simple Formulas

  • Entering Formulas
  • Using Functions
  • AutoSum
  • Checking Errors

Module 5 - Copying and Moving Data

  • Copying/ Cutting and Pasting
  • Using the Clipboard Task Pane
  • Creating an Absolute Reference

Module 6 - Printing

  • Previewing a Worksheet
  • Printing a range

Module 7 - Using Page Set Up

  • Setting Margins
  • Creating Headers and Footers

Module 8 - Formatting Numbers

  • Using Number Formats

Module 9 - Formatting Text

  • Formatting Cell Text
  • Wrapping Text
  • Aligning Text

Module 10 - Working with Columns and Rows

  • Changing Width and Height
  • Adjusting Automatically
  • Inserting and Deleting Rows and columns

Module 11 - Formatting Cells

  • Formatting Borders and Colours
  • Clearing Formats
  • Using the Format Painter

Module 12 - Using Automatic Formatting and Styles

  • Using the Automatic Formatting Features
  • Creating a Style
  • Merging Styles

Module 13 - Using Large Worksheets

  • Increasing Magnification
  • Splitting the Window
  • Freezing Panes

Module 14 - Using Paste Special

  • Working with Paste Special
  • Performing mathematical Operations