Learning Microsoft Excel 2013

Module 1: Excel 2013 Basics

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Module 2: Excel 2013 Advanced Exercises

The tutorials can be used onscreen next to the software package, from a tablet or printed. Assignments are provided at the end of each chapter and the multi-user version provides projects at the end of each module.

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Module 1

Introduces entering labels, values and formulas, formatting cells and worksheets, copying cell data, using Flash Fill, creating different types of charts such as Pie, Column, Line, Bar and Sparkline charts, applying Quick Analysis and using the drawing tools.

Module 2

Covers IF statements, Lookup commands, creating Sales Invoices, creating Payroll/Payslip systems, using Macros and Buttons, financial and date calculations, creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, using table filters and timelines, applying Conditional Formatting, and using AutoFormat, Styles and Save options.

Module 1 Chapter Descriptions

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

This chapter introduces:

• the components of the Excel screen

• moving around the spreadsheet

• entering labels and values

• entering formulas

• saving and printing

Chapter 2: Formatting Cells

This chapter introduces the basics of formatting the content of cells: It includes:

• formatting single cells and groups of cells

• formatting values to currency and per cent

• adjusting column widths and row heights

• using the format cells dialogue box.

• approaches for creating spreadsheets

• using borders

• wrap text

Chapter 3: Further Formatting

This chapter demonstrates some more detailed cell formatting techniques, such as:

• using the Format Painter tool

• setting borders

• drawing and erasing borders

• border styles

• setting cell shading

• setting text colour

• centring across selection

• text wrapping within cells

• printing formulas

Chapter 4: Copying Cell Data

This chapter demonstrates the many cell duplicating commands that Excel provides. It includes:

• Fill Right, Fill Down and Fill Series

• AutoFill and AutoFill options

• Absolute and Relative references

• the AutoSum command

• Using Flash Fill

• application of the copy commands

Chapter 5: Rearranging Data

This chapter demonstrates how to manage larger spreadsheets and rearrange data within them. It includes:

• inserting rows and columns

• editing cells contents

• sorting labels and values

Chapter 6: Using Worksheets

This chapter demonstrates how to manage spreadsheet files using worksheets. It includes:

• copying data between worksheets

• duplicating a worksheet

• moving worksheets

• deleting worksheets

• setting tab colours

• creating worksheets for Equation Dumps

Chapter 7: Displaying Data in Charts

This chapter introduces simple chart creation techniques. It includes:

• setting the chart type

• setting chart layouts

• setting chart location

• modifying charts

• using the Chart tools

• changing the chart type

• exploding pie slices

• printing charts

• deleting charts

Chapter 8: More Detailed Charts

This chapter demonstrates the more detailed chart techniques, such as:

• creating column, bar, line and combo charts

• plotting multiple column data

• changing axis scales

• formatting columns, axes and walls

• plotting charts in their own worksheet

• comparison charts

• custom charts

Chapter 9: Sparkline Charts and Quick Analysis

This chapter demonstrates the more detailed chart techniques, such as:

• inserting sparklines on selected cells

• formatting sparklines

• sparkline options

• setting the sparkline type (Line, Column or Win/Loss)

• autofilling sparklines

• altering sparkline data

• Applying Quick Analysis tools

Chapter 10: The Drawing Tools

This chapter demonstrates some of the Drawing Tools that can be used to enhance a spreadsheet's appearance. It includes:

• shading cells.

• importing graphics and clip art.

• using shape tools.

• adding text to shapes.

• setting graphics properties

• using WordArt.

• using fill effects

Module 1 Project

The multi-user version provides a project for students to apply their spreadsheet skills:. It involves creating a payroll for the EasyTune Car Care company.

Module 2 Chapter Descriptions

Chapter 11: Making Predictions With Excel

This chapter covers how to use formulas to predict outcomes. It involves:

• predicting the income for a motel

• using manual prediction methods

• using the Goal Seek command

Chapter 12: Making Decisions With Excel

This chapter introduces the IF command which allows Excel to make decisions. It includes:

• 

  simple IF statements

• using greater than, less than

• using greater than or equal to

• using AND and OR in IF statements

• Conditional formatting

Chapter 13: Lookup Commands

This chapter uses for the Lookup command. It includes:

• the structure of the Lookup command

• looking up a interest rate table

• creating an income tax calculation

• calculating real estate commissions

Chapter 14: Creating Sales Invoices

This chapter combines the use of IF and Lookup commands to produce sales invoices. It includes:

• formatting the invoice

• naming cells

• looking up stock values from a table

• using IF statements to ensure calculations are only carried out when values are entered

• turning zero values off

• creating a master invoice

• setting print areas

Chapter 15: Sharing Data Between Files

This chapter demonstrates how to link files so that it data is changed in one file other linked files are updated. It includes:

• naming cells

• linking an Office file to 3 Department file.

• editing cells contents

• looking at all 4 files at once

Chapter 16: Using Macros and Buttons

This chapter demonstrates how to create macros and use buttons to run them. It includes:

• recording macros

• assigning shapes to run macros

• editing and deleting macros

• button properties

• looking at the macro steps

• deleting macros

Chapter 17: Payroll Systems

This chapter how to create a payroll linked to payslips. It involves:

• completing a payroll worksheet

• linking a payslip worksheet to the payroll

• using link formulas

• setting macros and buttons to automate the payslips

Chapter 18: Financial Applications

This chapter demonstrates some examples of financial applications that spreadsheets can be used for, such as:

• an electronic cheque book

• a home loan simulator

• compound interest calculations

Chapter 19: Date Calculations

This chapter demonstrates some of the some of the calculations that can done on date values. It includes:

• a library overdues system

• extended IF formulas

• a debt collection system

Chapter 20: Pivot Tables

This chapter demonstrates how to summarise spreadsheet data in Pivot Tables. It includes:

• selecting the table data

• creating a Pivot Table in a separate sheet

• formatting the Pivot Table

• editing the Pivot Table

• adding extra fields

• adjusting fields in the table

• changing the calculation

• Creating Pivot Charts

• Using Filters and Timelines

Chapter 21: Useful Tools

This chapter demonstrates some useful tools that students can use when creating spreadsheets. It includes:

• 

  Save options

• Conditional Formatting

• style and tables formats

• custom styles

• changing styles

• spell checking

• Turning on Touch Mode

• Using Templates

Module 2 Project

The multi-user version provides a project for students to apply their spreadsheet skills. Students are required to create an invoice/stock list system for Quantum Electronics (a stereo systems manufacturer).