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Learning Google Sheets

by Greg Bowden (348 pages)

 

The Learning Google Sheets tutorials provide spreadsheet lessons for beginners progressing through to advanced users.

 

Google Sheets tutorials

The Learning Google Sheets tutorials provide activity-based spreadsheet lessons to teach or learn Google Sheets. There are two modules available:

 

Module 1 introduces the Google Sheets basics.


Module 2 covers advanced Google Sheets features.

 

A sample book with the first few pages of each chapter can be downloaded from the following zip file:

 

Learning Google Sheets Module 1 Sample (13 Mb)

 

 

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Learning Google Sheets Module 1 Multi-user, $A132

Learning Google Sheets Module 2 Multi-user, $A132

 

 

  • Chapters and Sample Pages
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Module 1: Google Sheets Basics

 

Contents (Modules 1 & 2)

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Google Sheets (24 pages)

 

Chapter 2: Formatting Cells (25 pages)

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Chapter 3: Further Formatting (16 pages)

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Chapter 4: Copying Cell Data (20 pages)

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Chapter 5: Rearranging Data (11 pages)

 

Chapter 6: Using Worksheets (13 pages)

 

Chapter 7: Displaying Data in Charts (12 pages)

 

Chapter 8: More Detailed Charts (25 pages)

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Chapter 9: The Drawing Tools (24 pages)

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Module 1 Project (Multi- user version only)

 

 

 

 

Module 2: Google Sheets Advanced Exercises

 

Chapter 10: Making Decisions with Sheets (20 pages)

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Chapter 11: Lookup Commands (11 pages)

 

Chapter 12: Creating Sales Invoices (31 pages)

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Chapter 13: Naming Cells and Sharing Data (18 pages)

 

Chapter 14: Payroll Systems (14 pages)

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Chapter 15: Financial Applications (18 pages)

 

Chapter 16: Date Calculations (13 pages)

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Chapter 17: Pivot Tables (14 pages)

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Module 2 Project (Multi-user version only)

 

 

 

 

The tutorials can be used onscreen next to the software package, from a tablet or printed. Assignments are provided at the end of each chapter and the multi-user version provides projects at the end of each module.

 

Support files that provide all the images and data required to complete the activities are included with the product.

 

 

Module 1

Introduces entering labels, values and formulas, formatting cells and worksheets, copying cell data, creating different types of charts such as Pie, Column, Line and Bar charts, and using the drawing tools.

 

Module 2

Covers IF statements, Lookup commands, creating Sales Invoices, creating Payroll/Payslip systems, financial and date calculations, creating Pivot Tables and applying Conditional Formatting and Data Validation.

 

 

 

Module 1 Chapter Descriptions

 

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Google Sheets

Google Sheets labels, values and formulas

 

This chapter introduces:

  • the components of the Sheets screen

  • moving around the spreadsheet

  • entering labels and values

  • entering formulas

  • saving and printing

 

 

Chapter 2: Formatting Cells

 

Google Sheets format cellsThis chapter introduces the basics of formatting the content of cells: It includes:

  • formatting single cells and groups of cells

  • formatting values to currency and per cent

  • adjusting column widths and row heights

  • using the format cells dialogue box.

  • approaches for creating spreadsheets

  • using borders

  • wrap text

 

Chapter 3: Further Formatting

 

This chapter demonstrates some more detailed cell formatting techniques, such as:

  • using the Paint Format toolGoogle Sheets formatting

  • setting borders

  • border styles

  • setting cell shading

  • setting text colour

  • merging cells

  • text wrapping within cells

  • displaying formulas

 

 

Chapter 4: Copying Cell Data

 

Google Sheets copying cell dataThis chapter demonstrates the many cell duplicating commands that Sheets provides. It includes:

  • Fill Right, Fill Down and Fill Series

  • AutoFill

  • Absolute and Relative references

  • the AutoSum command

  • application of the copy commands

 

 

Chapter 5: Rearranging Data


Google Sheets insert rows and columns and sortThis chapter demonstrates how to manage larger spreadsheets and rearrange data within them. It includes:

  • inserting rows and columns

  • editing cells contents

  • sorting labels and values

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 6: Using Worksheets

 

Google Sheets worksheetsThis chapter demonstrates how to manage spreadsheet files using worksheets. It includes:

  • copying data between worksheets

  • duplicating a worksheet

  • moving worksheets

  • deleting worksheets

  • setting tab colours

  • creating worksheets for Equation Dumps

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 7: Displaying Data in Charts

 

Google Sheets chartsThis chapter introduces simple chart creation techniques. It includes:

  • setting the chart type

  • setting chart options

  • placing the chart in its own sheet

  • modifying charts

  • using the Chart tools

  • changing the chart type

  • saving charts as an image

  • deleting charts

 

 

Chapter 8: More Detailed Charts

 

Google Sheets column chartsThis chapter demonstrates the more detailed chart techniques, such as:

  • creating column, bar and line charts

  • plotting multiple column data

  • changing axis scales

  • formatting columns, axes and backgrounds

  • placing charts in their own worksheet

  • creating comparison charts

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 9: The Drawing Tools

Google Sheets drawing tools

 

This chapter demonstrates some of the Drawing Tools that can be used to enhance a spreadsheet's appearance. It includes:

  • shading cells.

  • importing graphics and clip art.

  • using shape tools.

  • adding text to shapes.

  • using WordArt.

  • combining shapes

 

 

 

 

Module 1 Project

 

The multi-user version provides a project for students to apply their spreadsheet skills:. It involves creating a payroll for the EasyTune Car Care company.

 

 

 

Module 1 Chapter Descriptions


 

Chapter 10: Making Decisions

 

This chapter introduces the IF command which allows Sheets to make decisions. It includes:

  • Google Sheets IF function

    simple IF statements

  • using greater than, less than

  • using greater than or equal to

  • using AND and OR in IF statements

  • Conditional formatting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 11: Lookup Commands

 

Google Sheets lookupThis chapter uses for the Lookup command. It includes:

  • the structure of the Lookup command

  • looking up a interest rate table

  • creating an income tax calculation

  • calculating real estate commissions

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 12: Creating Sales Invoices

 

Google Sheets sales invoiceThis chapter combines the use of IF and Lookup commands to produce sales invoices. It includes:

  • formatting the invoice

  • naming cells

  • looking up stock values from a table

  • using IF statements to ensure calculations are only carried out when values are entered

  • hiding zero values

  • creating a master invoice

  • printing selected cells

 

 

 

Chapter 13: Naming Cells and Sharing Data


Google Sheets linking filesThis chapter demonstrates how to link worksheets so that it data is changed in one sheet other linked sheets are updated. It includes:

  • naming cells

  • using cell names in formulas

  • linking an Office worksheet to 3 Department worksheets.

  • editing cells contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 14: Payroll Systems

 

Google Sheets payroll and payslipThis chapter how to create a payroll linked to payslips. It involves:

  • completing a payroll worksheet

  • linking a payslip worksheet to the payroll

  • using link formulas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 15: Financial Applications

 

Google Sheets financial functionsThis chapter demonstrates some examples of financial applications that spreadsheets can be used for, such as:

  • an electronic cheque book

  • a home loan simulator

  • compound interest calculations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 16: Date Calculations

 

Google Sheets date calculationsThis chapter demonstrates some of the some of the calculations that can done on date values. It includes:

  • a library overdues system

  • extended IF formulas

  • a debt collection system

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 17: Pivot Tables

 

Google Sheets pivot tablesThis chapter demonstrates how to summarise spreadsheet data in Pivot Tables. It includes:

  • selecting the table data

  • creating a Pivot Table in a separate sheet

  • formatting the Pivot Table

  • editing the Pivot Table

  • adding extra fields

  • adjusting fields in the table

  • changing the calculation

  • Using Filters

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 2 Project

 

The multi-user version provides a project for students to apply their spreadsheet skills. Students are required to create an invoice/stock list system for Quantum Electronics (a stereo systems manufacturer).