Course description
This one-day course focuses on issues such as writing formulas and accessing help while writing them, and taking formulas to the next level by nesting one inside another for a powerful formula result. It also looks at ways of analysing data with reports, summarised by varying criteria. A range of time-saving tips and tricks are shared.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Calculate with absolute reference
- Group worksheets
- Link to tables
- Use the function library effectively
- Get to grips with the logical IF function
- Use conditional formatting
- Create pivot table reports
- Use data validation
- Master the VLOOKUP function
Training Course Content
1 Calculating with absolute reference
- The difference between a relative and absolute formula
- Changing a relative formula to an absolute
- Using $ signs to lock cells when copying formulas
2 Grouping worksheets
- Grouping sheets together
- Inputting data into multiple sheets
- Writing a 3D formula to sum tables across sheets
3 Linking to tables
- Linking to a source table
- Using paste link to link a table to another file
- Using edit links to manage linked tables
4 The function library
- Benefits of writing formulas in the function library
- Finding the right formula using insert function
- Outputting statistics with COUNTA and COUNTBLANK
- Counting criteria in a list with COUNTIFS
5 Logical IF Function
- Outputting results from tests
- Running multiple tests for multiple results
- The concept of outputting results from numbers
6 Conditional formatting
- Enabling text and numbers to standout
- Applying colour to data using rules
- Managing rules
- Copying rules with the format painter
7 View side by side
- Comparing two Excel tables together
- Comparing two sheets together in the same file
8 Pivot table reports
- Analysing data with pivot tables
- Managing a pivot table’s layout
- Outputting statistical reports
- Controlling number formats
- Visualising reports with pivot charts
- Inserting slicers for filtering data
9 Data validation
- Restricting data input with data validation
- Speeding up data entry with data validation
10 VLOOKUP function
- Best practices for writing a VLOOKUP
- A false type lookup
- A true type lookup
- Enhance formula results with IFNA
11 Print options
- Getting the most from print
- Printing page titles across pages
- Scaling content for print
Course delivery details
A very practical, interactive one-day session for a maximum group size of 12. Comprehensive materials provided.
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