Comprehensive Excel Course Book
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Excel
2. Getting Started with Excel
- Interface Overview
- Workbook and Worksheet Basics
- Saving and Opening Files
3. Excel Shortcuts
- General Shortcuts
- Navigation Shortcuts
- Formatting Shortcuts
4. Data Entry and Management
- Entering Data
- Autofill and Flash Fill
- Sorting and Filtering
5. Formulas and Functions
- Basic Arithmetic Operations
- Common Functions
- SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN
- Logical Functions
- IF, AND, OR, NOT
- Lookup Functions
- VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
6. Formatting Worksheets
- Formatting Cells
- Conditional Formatting
- Table Styles
7. Charts and Graphs
- Creating Charts
- Customizing Charts
- Using Sparklines
8. Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
- Creating Pivot Tables
- Grouping and Filtering Data
- Pivot Charts
9. Data Analysis Tools
- Goal Seek
- Data Validation
- What-If Analysis
10. Advanced Functions
- Text Functions
- Date and Time Functions
- Statistical Functions
11. Macros and VBA
- Recording Macros
- Running Macros
- Introduction to VBA
12. Protecting and Sharing Workbooks
- Protecting Sheets
- Tracking Changes
- Sharing Workbooks
13. Keyboard Shortcuts Reference Guide
14. Practice Exercises
15. Resources and Further Reading
1. Introduction to Excel
Excel is a powerful spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft. It is widely used for
data analysis, financial modeling, and visualization. This course will guide you from the
basics to advanced features of Excel, equipping you with the tools to handle any data-driven
task efficiently.
2. Getting Started with Excel
Interface Overview: Ribbon, Workbook, Worksheet, Cells, Formula Bar
Workbook Basics: Add a worksheet, Rename a worksheet
Saving Files: Save - Ctrl + S, Open - Ctrl + O
3. Excel Shortcuts
General Shortcuts: New Workbook - Ctrl + N, Save - Ctrl + S
Navigation Shortcuts: Move to Next Cell - Tab, Go to A1 - Ctrl + Home
4. Data Entry and Management
Entering Data: Select a cell and type.
Autofill: Drag the fill handle. Flash Fill: Ctrl + E
Sorting: Data tab > Sort
Filtering: Ctrl + Shift + L
5. Formulas and Functions
Basic Arithmetic Operations: =A1+B1
Common Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT
Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR
Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
6. Formatting Worksheets
Formatting Cells: Open Format Cells Dialog - Ctrl + 1
Conditional Formatting: Home tab > Conditional Formatting
Table Styles: Convert to Table - Ctrl + T
7. Charts and Graphs
Creating Charts: Select data and press Alt + F1
Customizing Charts: Add titles, labels, legends
Sparklines: Insert tab > Sparklines
8. Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
Creating Pivot Tables: Select data, go to Insert > Pivot Table
Grouping Data: Right-click on a field > Group
Pivot Charts: Insert a Pivot Chart
9. Data Analysis Tools
Goal Seek: Data tab > What-If Analysis > Goal Seek
Data Validation: Set rules for input: Data tab > Data Validation
10. Advanced Functions
Text Functions: CONCATENATE, LEN
Date Functions: TODAY, YEAR
Statistical Functions: MEDIAN, MODE
11. Macros and VBA
Recording Macros: View tab > Macros > Record Macro
Introduction to VBA: Open VBA Editor - Alt + F11
12. Protecting and Sharing Workbooks
Protecting Sheets: Review tab > Protect Sheet
Sharing Workbooks: Enable shared workbook: Review tab > Share Workbook
13. Keyboard Shortcuts Reference Guide
Save - Ctrl + S
Copy - Ctrl + C
Paste - Ctrl + V
Undo - Ctrl + Z
14. Practice Exercises
1. Create a sales summary using Pivot Tables.
2. Build a budget tracker with conditional formatting.
15. Resources and Further Reading
Microsoft Excel Online Help
Books: 'Excel 2024 Bible'
