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Basic Excel

Module 1: Introduction to Excel
Excel Interface: Understanding the Ribbon, workbook, worksheets, and cell structure. Basic Navigation: Moving around the worksheet, selecting cells, rows, and columns. Creating a Workbook: Opening, saving, and closing workbooks. Entering Data: Typing text, numbers, and dates into cells.
Module 2: Basic Formatting
Cell Formatting: Changing font style, size, color, and cell alignment. Number Formatting: Formatting numbers, currency, percentages, and dates. Using the Format Painter: Copying formatting from one cell to another. Borders and Shading: Adding borders and background colors to cells.
Module 3: Basic Formulas and Functions
Simple Formulas: Using basic arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /) to perform calculations. AutoSum: Quickly summing a range of cells. Basic Functions: Using SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT. Cell Referencing: Understanding relative, absolute, and mixed references.
Module 4: Managing Worksheets
Adding and Deleting Sheets: Inserting, deleting, renaming, and navigating between worksheets. Copying and Moving Sheets: Duplicating and repositioning worksheets within a workbook. Grouping Worksheets: Editing multiple worksheets simultaneously.
Module 5: Basic Data Management
Sorting Data: Sorting data in ascending and descending order. Filtering Data: Using AutoFilter to view specific data. Find and Replace: Locating and replacing specific data in a worksheet.
Module 6: Basic Charts and Graphs
Creating Charts: Inserting and modifying basic charts (Column, Line, Pie, Bar). Chart Elements: Adding titles, labels, and legends. Chart Formatting: Changing the chart style and color scheme.
Module 7: Page Layout and Printing
Page Setup: Setting margins, orientation, and paper size. Headers and Footers: Adding and customizing headers and footers. Print Area: Defining and adjusting the print area. Print Preview and Print: Previewing and printing worksheets.
Module 8: Working with Tables
Creating Tables: Converting a range of data into a table. Table Styles: Applying and customizing table styles. Sorting and Filtering Tables: Using table features to sort and filter data.
Module 9: Basic Data Validation
Data Validation: Setting up rules to restrict data entry. Drop-Down Lists: Creating drop-down lists for data entry.
Module 10: Using Templates
Excel Templates: Using pre-built templates for common tasks. Creating Custom Templates: Saving and reusing custom workbook templates.

This summary outlines the key topics and skills covered in the “Basic Excel” course, focusing on foundational skills such as data entry, formatting, basic formulas, managing worksheets, and creating simple charts.

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