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February 2, 2025
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(33 reviews)
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Beginner level
Some minor computer experience
(33 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Some minor computer experience
Entering simple data in Microsoft Excel.
Change the layout of data entered in Microsoft Excel.
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Only available on desktop
At the end of this project, you will be able to start a simple spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. Being able to use Microsoft Excel will allow you to simplify many of your daily tasks at work but also at home. There is no limit to what you can use Microsoft Excel for, you can use it to plan the annual budget of your business, you can use it to track business expenses but you can also use it simply to keep inventory of all the books you own.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Explore the different template options and start a blank workbook in Microsoft Excel.
Explore the different tabs, ribbons, and groups in Microsoft Excel.
Learn about the different terminology and simple keyboard hacks in Microsoft Excel.
Entering simple data in Microsoft Excel.
Change the layout of data entered in Microsoft Excel.
Some minor computer experience
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
The guided content was great. the test had questions on it that we did not go over
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