Microsoft Excel 2024 Basics

Seminarziel

Participants will develop a fundamental understanding of Microsoft Excel 2024, learning how to navigate the interface, create and format spreadsheets, and utilize basic formulas and functions. They will gain skills in organizing data, managing worksheets, and creating simple charts to visualize information. The seminar will also cover best practices for data entry and error checking, ensuring that participants can maintain accurate and reliable spreadsheets. Additionally, attendees will learn how to customize Excel settings to suit their individual workflow needs, enhancing their overall efficiency and effectiveness in using the software.

Inhalt

• Introduction to Excel 2024
  • Overview of the Excel interface
  • Navigating worksheets and workbooks
  • Understanding the ribbon and toolbars
• Basic Spreadsheet Creation
  • Creating and saving workbooks
  • Entering and formatting data
  • Adjusting rows, columns, and cells
• Essential Formulas and Functions
  • Introduction to formulas
  • Using basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX)
  • Relative and absolute cell references
• Data Organization
  • Sorting and filtering data
  • Creating and managing tables
  • Using conditional formatting for data visualization
• Basic Data Visualization
  • Creating simple charts and graphs
  • Customizing chart elements
  • Inserting and formatting images and shapes
• Managing Worksheets
  • Adding, deleting, and renaming sheets
  • Moving and copying worksheets
  • Protecting and unprotecting sheets
• Printing and Sharing
  • Setting up print areas
  • Adjusting page layout and settings
  • Sharing and collaborating on workbooks
• Basic Data Analysis
  • Using basic data analysis tools
  • Introduction to PivotTables
  • Creating simple summaries and reports
• Best Practices and Efficiency Tips
  • Maintaining data accuracy
  • Keyboard shortcuts for increased productivity
  • Organizing and documenting spreadsheets
• Exercises
  • Exercise 1: Creating and Formatting a Budget Spreadsheet
    • Description: Build a simple monthly budget spreadsheet, enter income and expenses, and apply basic formatting.
    • Result: Participants will create a functional budget tracker that clearly displays financial information in an organized manner.
  • Exercise 2: Generating a Basic Sales Report
    • Description: Input sales data, use basic formulas to calculate totals and averages, and create a simple chart to visualize sales performance.
    • Result: Attendees will produce a basic sales report that summarizes key metrics and includes a visual representation of the data.