- 1. Introduction to Excel:
- Interface: Understanding the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, Status Bar, and basic navigation within a workbook.
- File Management: Creating, opening, saving, and closing workbooks.
- Worksheets: Inserting, renaming, and deleting worksheets.
2. Entering and Formatting Data:- Data Types: Identifying text and numeric data.
- Entering Data: Moving the cell pointer, selecting cells, and using AutoFill to enter data.
- Formatting: Changing font styles, aligning cell contents, and applying number formats.
3. Formulas and Functions:- Basic Formulas: Entering formulas using operators like +, -, *, / and understanding syntax.
- Common Functions: Using functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX.
- Relative vs. Absolute References:Understanding the difference and how to use them in formulas.
4. Working with Data:- Sorting and Filtering: Organizing and filtering data based on specific criteria.
- Basic Charts: Creating simple charts like bar, line, and pie charts to visualize data.
- Copying and Pasting: Using the clipboard and drag and drop for data manipulation.
5. Other Useful Features:- Working with Columns and Rows: Inserting, deleting, hiding, and adjusting width and height.
- Using AutoCorrect and Find/Replace:Correcting errors and finding specific data within a spreadsheet.
- Page Setup and Printing: Preparing spreadsheets for printing.
- Pivot Tables: Introduction to PivotTables for summarizing and analyzing data (sometimes covered in more detail).