Course Content

Excel for Beginners

1. Introduction to Excel

Introduction Getting Acquainted with Excel Excel Interface Entering Data Quiz: Introduction

2. Entering and Formatting Data

Formatting Cells Formatting Text Formatting Numbers Quiz: Excel Basics

3. Basic Formulas and Functions

Introduction to Formulas and Functions Using Cell References Understanding Ranges Common Functions Application of INSERT FUNCTION Quiz: Formulas and Functions

4. Advanced Formulas and Functions

Displaying and Highlighting Formulas IF Logical Test and Relational Operators Nested IF Statements Compound Logical Tests with AND, OR Using Auditing Tools Conditional Formatting Quiz: Advanced Formulas and Functions

5. Data Management and Analysis

Sorting Data Filtering Data Using AutoFilter Clearing and Reapplying Filters Rules and Search Creating and Managing Tables Table Styles and Quick Formatting Options Using Table Tools Quiz: Data Management and Analysis

6. Visualizing Data with Charts and Graphs

Types of Charts Creating a Basic Chart Customizing Chart Elements Changing Chart Styles and Colors Adding and Removing Chart Elements Editing Data in Charts Adding Trendlines to Charts Quiz: Data Visualization

7. Working with Worksheets and Workbooks

Add, Delete, Rename, and Rearrange Worksheets Grouping and Ungrouping Worksheets Using the Format Painter Inserting and Deleting Columns, Rows, and Cells Hiding and Unhiding Columns and Rows Saving Workbooks Opening and Closing Workbooks Protecting Workbooks with Passwords Using Templates Quiz: Managing Workbooks Summary

Formatting Numbers

In this chapter, we'll delve into formatting techniques that enhance the presentation and readability of numeric data in Excel.

We'll cover how to format numbers as currency, percentages, and dates, as well as how to create custom number formats tailored to specific needs.

Key Points

Use the Locale function in the Number Format menu to format dates to various styles and regional preferences;
Format your numbers as a Currency in the Number Format menu;
Change the Currency Symbol and the amount of Decimal places in your numbers;
Create Custom Number Formats by selecting the Custom function;
Utilise the Quick Access options in the Number group on the Home tab to adjust decimal places, apply main currency formats, percentages, and thousands separators.

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