Introduction to Microsoft Excel
This comprehensive hands-on laboratory provides students with foundational skills in Microsoft Excel through eleven structured exercises. Students will progress from basic Office 365 setup to advanced worksheet preparation and printing, developing practical competencies essential for academic and professional environments.
Course Curriculum
Lesson 1: Microsoft Office Basics and Getting Started
In this lesson, you will learn to navigate Microsoft 365, install Office applications, and understand the basics of file management with AutoSave, Protected View, and collaboration features.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 1: Microsoft Office Basics and Getting Started
In this exercise, you will learn to navigate Microsoft 365, install Office applications, and understand the basics of file management with AutoSave, Protected View, and collaboration features.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 2: Creating and Managing Excel Workbooks
In this lesson, you will create Excel workbooks, work with worksheets, understand the status bar, and apply visual organization techniques.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 2: Creating and Managing Excel Workbooks
In this exercise, you will create Excel workbooks, work with worksheets, understand the status bar, and apply visual organization techniques.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 3: Mastering the Excel Interface
In this lesson, you will navigate the Ribbon interface, customize the Quick Access Toolbar, and use the Microsoft Search box for efficient command access.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 3: Mastering the Excel Interface
In this exercise, you will navigate the Ribbon interface, customize the Quick Access Toolbar, and use the Microsoft Search box for efficient command access.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 4: Data Entry and AutoComplete
In this lesson, you will master efficient data entry techniques, use AutoComplete functionality, and work with different data types including text, numbers, and dates.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 4: Data Entry and AutoComplete
In this exercise, you will master efficient data entry techniques, use AutoComplete functionality, and work with different data types including text, numbers, and dates.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 5: Professional Formatting
In this lesson, you will apply professional formatting using themes, fonts, alignment, and number formats to create business-ready worksheets.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 5: Professional Formatting
In this exercise, you will apply professional formatting using themes, fonts, alignment, and number formats to create business-ready worksheets.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 6: Worksheet Editing and Data Management
In this lesson, you will master Find and Replace operations, clipboard functionality, and techniques for moving and organizing worksheet data.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 6: Worksheet Editing and Data Management
In this exercise, you will master Find and Replace operations, clipboard functionality, and techniques for moving and organizing worksheet data.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 7: Working with Rows, Columns, and Layout
In this lesson, you will master row and column manipulation, adjust sizing for optimal display, and use Freeze Panes for large dataset navigation.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 7: Working with Rows, Columns, and Layout
In this exercise, you will master row and column manipulation, adjust sizing for optimal display, and use Freeze Panes for large dataset navigation.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 8: Formulas and Calculations
In this lesson, you will create a comprehensive formula-based calculation system using relative, absolute, and mixed references to build a dynamic business analysis worksheet.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 8: Formulas and Calculations
In this exercise, you will create a comprehensive formula-based calculation system using relative, absolute, and mixed references to build a dynamic business analysis worksheet.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Lesson 9: Print Preparation and Finalization
In this exercise, you will configure comprehensive print settings, create professional headers and footers, and prepare worksheets for distribution.
Estimated Duration: 2 h 0 m
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 9: Print Preparation and Finalization
In this exercise, you will configure comprehensive print settings, create professional headers and footers, and prepare worksheets for distribution.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes