Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5952 in Software
• Brand: Total Training Inc.
• Released on: 2009-10-29
• Platform: Windows
• Format: DVD-ROM

Manufacturer's Description

About The Series
Learning to use Excel has never been this simple. Our video tutorials quickly and thoroughly walk you step-by-step through all aspects Excel offers. This series begins with the simplest tasks and progresses to more difficult projects. Along the way, you will pick up tips and tricks of savvy Excel users. If you have ever wanted to learn how to use Excel to create better spreadsheets and improve spreadsheet analysis, now is the time!

About The Lessons
These lessons open with an introduction to working with the new Excel interface. Then as if looking over the shoulder of a pro, you will see how easy it is to enter and manage your data, while providing useful formatting techniques and basic formulas, giving you the tools to present high quality excel documents.

About the Presenter
Michael Alexander, a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), is the Senior Program Manager for a top Texas technology firm. Michael started his consulting and office development career with the White House Communications Agency and Military Office and later launched a successful private practice. Michael is the author of several books on analysis with Microsoft Access and Excel, and the principal behind DataPigTechnologies.com where he shares Access and Excel tutorials.

Course Outline:

Chapter 1: WORKING WITH THE USER INTERFACE (25 min)
1. Introducing the Ribbon User Interface
2. Introducing Workbooks & Worksheets
3. Introducing the Formula Bar
4. Saving with Different File Extensions
5. Customizing the User Interface

Chapter 2: ENTERING & MANAGING DATA (47 min)
1. Getting Data into Excel
2. Importing Text Files
3. Using the Freeze Panes Functionality
4. Using the Zoom Functionality
5. Using Hot Keys
6. Managing Rows & Columns
7. Finding Data
8. Matching Case & Entire Cell Contents
9. Replacing Data
10. Finding & Replacing Empty Values
11. Sorting Data
12. Sorting Multiple Columns
13. Filtering Data

Chapter 3: USING FORMATTING TECHNIQUES (23 min)
1. Formatting Numbers & Dates
2. Formatting Cells
3. Setting the Font Type, Color & Size
4. Using Borders & Cell Styles
5. Adding Shapes & Pictures
6. Creating WordArt

Chapter 4: Formula Basics (34 min)
1. Constants, Formulas & Cell References
2. Understanding the Order of Operations
3. Using Formulas with Dates & Text
4. Linking Cells & Using Comparison Operators
5. Creating an Absolute Reference
6. Defining Named Ranges
7. Exploring the Function Library
8. Using the AutoSum Function

Chapter 5: USEFUL FUNCTIONS (40 min)
1. Using the INT Function
2. Using the Rounding Function
3. Using the ABS Function
4. Using the SUBTotal Function
5. Using Logical Functions
6. Using the AND & the OR Function
7. Using LEFT, RIGHT & MID Functions
8. Using the UPPER, LOWER, PROPER & TRIM Functions
9. Using COUNT Functions
10. Using the VLOOKUP Function

Chapter 6: CREATING REPORTS (33 min)
1. Creating a Subtotal Report
2. Using Conditional Formatting
3. Creating & Managing Conditions
4. Creating a Chart
5. Refining Charts
6. Using Basic Chart Types

Chapter 7: SHARING & DISTRIBUTING YOUR WORK (25 min)
1. Inserting Headers & Footers
2. Adding Comments
3. Adjusting Page Layout
4. Distributing Your Worksheets
5. Protecting Your Worksheets
6. Understanding Compatibility

Chapter 8: TIPS & TRICKS (53 min)
1. Using the Fill Handle
2. Filling in a Series of Numbers
3. Typing in Multiple Cells at Once
4. Leveraging a Custom List & Transposing a Range
5. Deleting & Inserting Blank Cells
6. Filling Holes in Your Data
7. Getting a List of Unique Records & Parsing Text
8. Rearranging Columns & Linking to Multiple Cells
9. Using Right Mouse Button Drag Options
10. Make Format Painter Persist & Paste Special Formats
11. Formatting Portions of Text & Multiple Sheets
12. Creating Cell Border Effects & Sorting on Color
13. Turning Formulas into Hard Data
14. Copy Formula References & Highlight Formulas
15. Creating Dynamic Charts & Combination Charts
16. Add a Secondary Axis, Average Line & Smooth Line
17. Comparing Data Dynamically with Charts
18. Final Comments & Credits