Course Content

Excel for Beginners

1. Introduction to Excel

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

2. Entering and Formatting Data

Formatting Cells Formatting Text Formatting Numbers Quiz: Excel Basics

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. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

Types of Charts

Welcome to the world of charts in Excel, where data transforms into visual stories that are easy to understand and even easier to create!

You'll learn about different chart types and how to choose the right one for your data, transforming mundane spreadsheets into compelling visual stories.

This knowledge will help you present data clearly and make informed decisions quickly.

Open up the Codefinity Excel workbook and go to the Section 6 worksheet to follow along with the video.

Now, let's explore the key elements of Visualizing Data with Charts and Graphs in Excel.

Key Points

Use the Recommended Charts button to get Excel's suggestions;
Column Charts compare categories with vertical bars;
Line Charts track changes over time with connected dots;
Pie Charts show parts of a whole with slices;
Bar Charts compare data with horizontal bars for long labels;
Trendlines show trends over time with filled spaces;
Scatter Charts reveal relationships between variables;
Combo Charts combine different chart types for powerful visualizations.

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Section 6. Chapter 1