Course Content

Excel for Beginners

1. Introduction to Excel

Introduction Getting Acquainted with Excel Excel Interface Entering Data Quiz: Introduction

2. Working with Worksheets and Workbooks

Add, Delete, Rename, and Rearrange Worksheets Grouping and Ungrouping Worksheets Using the Format Painter Inserting and Deleting Columns, Rows, and Cells Hiding and Unhiding Columns and Rows Saving Workbooks Opening and Closing Workbooks Protecting Workbooks with Passwords Using Templates Quiz: Managing Workbooks Summary

3. Basic Formulas and Functions

Introduction to Formulas and Functions Using Cell References Understanding Ranges Common Functions Application of INSERT FUNCTION Quiz: Formulas and Functions

4. Data Management and Analysis

Sorting Data Filtering Data Using AutoFilter Clearing and Reapplying Filters Rules and Search Creating and Managing Tables Table Styles and Quick Formatting Options Using Table Tools Quiz: Data Management and Analysis

5. Visualizing Data with Charts and Graphs

Types of Charts Creating a Basic Chart Customizing Chart Elements Changing Chart Styles and Colors Adding and Removing Chart Elements Editing Data in Charts Adding Trendlines to Charts Quiz: Data Visualization

6. Entering and Formatting Data

Formatting Cells Formatting Text Formatting Numbers Quiz: Excel Basics

7. Advanced Formulas and Functions

Displaying and Highlighting Formulas IF Logical Test and Relational Operators Nested IF Statements Compound Logical Tests with AND, OR Using Auditing Tools Conditional Formatting Quiz: Advanced Formulas and Functions

Formatting Text

In this chapter, you'll learn how to enhance the appearance of your spreadsheet by adjusting fonts, sizes, and colors, making your data easier to read and more visually appealing.

We'll cover how to change font size and style, add color to text, and use bold, italics, and underline to emphasize key points.

You'll also discover how to adjust text orientation for a unique touch and apply cell styles to maintain a cohesive and professional look throughout your spreadsheet.

Key Points

Format the text by using the Font Size, Font Style and Font Color buttons in the Font Group on the Home tab;
Add emphasis to your text with the Bold and Italic buttons in the Home tab;
Use the Orientation button on the Home tab to change the orientation of the text;
Use pre-defined Cell Styles from the Home tab to format headers uniformly.

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