Learning Microsoft Excel 2008 (Mac)

Module 1: Excel 2008 Basics

Module 2: Excel 2008 Advanced Exercises

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.

Module 1 Chapter Descriptions

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

This chapter introduces:

• the components of the Excel screen

• moving around the spreadsheet

• entering labels and values

• entering formulas

• saving and printing

Chapter 2: Formatting Cells

This 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 bo.

• 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 Format Painter tool

• setting borders

• drawing and erasing borders

• border styles

• setting cell shading

• setting text colour

• centring across selection

• text wrapping within cells

• printing formulas

Chapter 4: Copying Cell Data

This chapter demonstrates the many cell duplicating commands that Excel provides. It includes:

• Fill Right, Fill Down and Fill Series

• AutoFill and AutoFill options

• Absolute and Relative references

• the AutoSum command

• application of the copy commands

Chapter 5: Rearranging Data

This 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

This 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

This chapter introduces simple chart creation techniques. It includes:

• setting the chart type

• setting chart layouts

• setting chart location

• modifying charts

• using the Chart tools

• changing the chart type

• exploding pie slices

• printing charts

• deleting charts

Chapter 8: More Detailed Charts

This chapter demonstrates the more detailed chart techniques, such as:

• plotting multiple column data

• changing axis scales

• formatting columns, axes and walls

• plotting charting in their own worksheet

• comparison charts

• custom charts

Chapter 9: The 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.

• setting graphics properties

• using WordArt.

• using fill effects

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 2 Chapter Descriptions

Chapter 10: Making Predictions With Excel

This chapter covers how to use formulas to predict outcomes. It involves:

• predicting the income for a motel

• using manual prediction methods

• using the Goal Seek command

Chapter 11: Making Decisions With Excel

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

• 

  simple IF statements

• using greater than, less than

• using greater than or equal to

• using AND and OR in IF statements

• Conditional formatting

Chapter 12: Lookup Commands

This 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 13: Creating Sales Invoices

This 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

• turning zero values off

• creating a master invoice

• setting print areas

Chapter 14: Sharing Data Between Files

This chapter demonstrates how to link files so that it data is changed in one file other linked files are updated. It includes:

• naming cells

• linking an Office file to 3 Department file.

• editing cells contents

• looking at all 4 files at once

Chapter 15: Payroll Systems

This 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

• setting macros and buttons to automate the payslips

Chapter 16: Financial Applications

This 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 17: Date Calculations

This 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 18: Useful Tools

This chapter demonstrates some useful tools that students can use when creating spreadsheets. It includes:

• 

  Help Features

• Save options

• style and table formats

• custom styles

• changing styles

• spell checking

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).