EXCEL 2013 Basic Level

• Starting and Closing Excel
• Moving Around the Worksheet
• Using the Ribbon and Locating the Backstage
• Utilizing Worksheet Tabs
• Clicking – Left, Right and on the Smart Icon
• Saving a Workbook
• Opening Existing and Recently Used Workbooks
• Setting up the Page Layout
• Previewing and Printing a Workbook
• Getting Help

Applying Selection and Viewing Techniques

• Selecting Cells and Ranges
• Selecting Non-Adjacent Cells and Ranges
• Selecting Columns and Rows
• Changing Column Width or Cell Height
• Hiding and Unhiding Rows and Columns
• Using Excel Views for the Perfect Visual
• Freezing Panes

Utilizing Data Entry and Editing Techniques

• Entering Information
• Typing Text versus Numbers
• Changing Cell Contents
• Deleting Information
• Moving and Copying Data
• Using Drag and Drop
• Using Undo and Redo
• Learning AutoFill and Flash Fill Basics
• Using AutoFill Tricks

• Inserting Page Breaks
• Finding and Replacing Information
• Sorting Data
• Inserting and/or Deleting Columns and Rows
• Naming Ranges
• Checking Spelling

Formatting an Excel Worksheet

• Changing Font and Font Size
• Pouring Color into the Cell Background
• Bordering Cells
• Aligning Text Within a Cell
• Using the Text Wrap Feature or Wrapping Text Manually
• Using the Merge and Center Tool
• Creating the Proper Number Format
• Using Built-in Styles
• Applying Conditional Formatting
• Copying Formats with the Format Painter

Performing Calculations

• Understanding Formula Operators and Order of Operations
• Doing Math with Real Numbers and Cell References
• Letting the Sum Button do the Math for You
• Creating Simple Formulas
• Using Common Functions
• Using the Insert Function Dialog Box
• Editing Formulas and Functions. Changing a Formula to a Value