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Introduction
Prerequisites
Section 1: Advanced File Tasks
Lesson 1.1: Using Windows Explorer within Excel
Navigating using Windows Explorer
Performing Basic Tasks with Windows Explorer
Using Views with Windows Explorer
Using the Windows Explorer Navigation Pane 1
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Lesson 1.2: Saving your Files
Using AutoRecover
Publishing to PDF or XPS
Protecting an Entire Workbook
Protecting the Current Sheet
Opening and Converting Files in XLS Format
Saving Spreadsheets in XLS Format
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 1.3: Using File Management Tools, Part One
Marking a Workbook as Final
Encrypting a Workbook
Digitally Signing a Workbook
Managing File Properties
Managing Versions
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Lesson 1.4: Using File Management Tools, Part Two
Viewing a Summary of Sharing Issues
Using the Document Inspector
Using the Accessibility Checker
Using the Compatibility Checker
Setting Compatibility Options
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Section 1: Case Study
Section 1: Review Questions
Section 2: Working with Functions and Formulas
Lesson 2.1: Using Formulas in Excel, Part 1
Understanding Relative and Absolute Cell References
Understanding Basic Mathematical Operators
Using Formulas with Multiple Cell References
Understanding the Formula Auditing Buttons
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Lesson 2.2: Using Formulas in Excel, Part 2
Fixing Formula Errors
Modifying Error Checking Options
Displaying and Printing Formulas
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 2.3: Exploring Excel Functions
What are Functions?
Finding the Right Functions
Inserting Functions
Some Useful and Simple Functions
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 2.4: Using Functions in Excel
Using the IF Function
Working with Nested Functions
Breaking up Complex Formulas
Using Functions and AutoFill to Perform Difficult Calculations
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Lesson 2.5: Working with Names and Ranges
What are Range Names?
Defining and Using Range Names
Defined Names Commands
Selecting Nonadjacent Ranges
Using AutoCalculate
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 2.6: Working with Array Formulas
What are Array Formulas?
Defining Basic Array Formulas
Using Functions within Array Formulas
Using the IF Function in Array Formulas
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Section 2: Case Study
Section 2: Review Questions
Section 3: Managing Tables
Lesson 3.1: Working with Tables
What is a Table?
Creating Tables
Modifying Tables
Using the Table Tools - Design Tab
Adding a Total Row
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Lesson 3.2: Working with Records and Fields
What are Records and Fields?
Adding Fields by Inserting Columns
Adding Records by Inserting Rows
Quickly Adding Records to a Data Table
Deleting Records or Fields
Cleaning up Duplicate Records
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Lesson 3.3: Working with Tables and Filters
Sorting Data in a Table
What is an AutoFilter?
Creating a Custom AutoFilter
Using an Advanced Filter
Using an Advanced Filter with Logical Statements
Copying Filtered Records
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Lesson 3.4: Using Excel as a Database
Filtering with Wildcard Characters
Validating your Data
Data Validation using Lists
Data Validation using Formulas
Using Database Functions
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Section 3: Case Study
Section 3: Review Questions
Section 4: Adding the Finishing Touches
Lesson 4.1: Research Tools
Checking Spelling
Using the Research Pane
Using the Thesaurus
Using the Translator
Setting your Language
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Lesson 4.2: Using Themes
Changing the Theme
Customizing Theme Colors
Customizing Theme Fonts
Customizing Theme Effects
Managing Theme Files
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Lesson 4.3: Adding Text Boxes
Drawing a Text Box
Using the Drawing Tools - Format Tab
Common Text Box Editing Tasks
Inserting WordArt
Common WordArt Editing Tasks
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Lesson 4.4: Inserting Pictures and ClipArt
Adding a Picture from a File
Adding Clip Art
Adding a Screenshot
Overview of the Picture Tools - Format Tab
Overview of the Pictures Mini Toolbar
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 4.5: Editing Pictures
Resizing Pictures
Moving Pictures
Cropping Pictures
Rotating and Flipping Pictures
Using the Format Picture Dialog
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Section 4: Case Study
Section 4: Review Questions
Section 5: Showing Data as a Graphic
Lesson 5.1: Inserting SmartArt
Inserting SmartArt
Adding Text
Adding Photos
About the SmartArt Tools Tabs
Editing SmartArt
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Lesson 5.2: Formatting SmartArt
Changing the Layout
Changing the Color Scheme
Changing the Style Scheme
Resetting the Graphic
Converting the Graphic
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Lesson 5.3: Adding Symbols, Equations, and Shapes
Inserting a Symbol or Special Character
Inserting an Equation
Using the Equation Tools - Design Tab
Drawing Shapes
Common Shape Editing Tasks
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Lesson 5.4: Adding Sparklines
What are Sparklines?
Adding Sparklines
About the Sparkline Tools Tab
Editing Sparkline Data
Removing Sparklines
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Lesson 5.5: Editing Sparklines
Showing and Hiding Data
Changing the Style
Changing the Sparkline and Marker Color
Setting Sparkline Options
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Section 5: Case Study
Section 5: Review Questions
Index