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

Changing Chart Styles and Colors

Time to give our Excel charts a complete visual makeover!

You'll be guided through the process of jazzing up the styles and colors of your charts, ensuring they captivate attention and convey information effectively.

You'll also discover how to choose the perfect color scheme that aligns with your data's message and your personal or brand aesthetic as well as learning to play around with individual elements to add that extra flair to enhance your chart's visual appeal.

Key Points

Use the Chart Design tab to preview and select different styles;
Use the Change Colors button to choose a color scheme;
Use the Format tab to adjust fill, outline, and effects;
Use the Reset to Match Style button to reset the chart to the chosen style.

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