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This document covers advanced features and applications of MS-Office Excel, including advanced formatting, data validation, and creating charts. It also discusses working with dates and times, using named ranges, basic PivotTables, and macros, along with workbook protection and error handling. Practical applications such as templates for budgeting and scheduling are also highlighted.

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Basic_Excel_Part_2 (2)

This document covers advanced features and applications of MS-Office Excel, including advanced formatting, data validation, and creating charts. It also discusses working with dates and times, using named ranges, basic PivotTables, and macros, along with workbook protection and error handling. Practical applications such as templates for budgeting and scheduling are also highlighted.

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Basic MS-Office Excel - Part 2

• Advanced Features and Applications


• Prepared by:
Advanced Formatting
• • Custom number formats
• • Cell styles and themes
• • Formatting as a table for dynamic features.
Data Validation
• • Create drop-down lists for data entry.
• • Set input and error messages.
• • Use rules for validation (e.g., whole
numbers, text length).
Charts and Graphs
• • Create bar, pie, and line charts.
• • Format chart elements like titles and
legends.
• • Use sparklines for quick data visualization.
Working with Dates and Times
• • Use functions like TODAY(), NOW(), and
DATEDIF().
• • Apply custom date and time formats for
clarity.
Using Named Ranges
• • Define named ranges for cells or ranges.
• • Use names in formulas for clarity and
reusability.
• • Manage names through the Name Manager.
Basic PivotTables
• • Create PivotTables to summarize data.
• • Group data within PivotTables.
• • Add calculated fields to enhance insights.
Basic Macros
• • Record a macro to automate tasks.
• • Run recorded macros.
• • Edit macros using basic VBA (Visual Basic for
Applications).
Protecting Workbooks
• • Lock specific cells to prevent editing.
• • Protect entire worksheets or workbooks.
• • Set passwords for files to enhance security.
Introduction to Error Handling
• • Common errors: #DIV/0!, #VALUE!, #NAME?
• • Use functions like IFERROR() to handle
errors.
• • Identify errors with ISERROR().
Practical Applications
• • Templates for daily tasks:
• - Budget tracking
• - To-do lists
• - Scheduling tools
• • Customize templates to suit your needs.
Thank You
• Thank you for your attention!
• Happy Learning!

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