Learning Microsoft Excel 2007

Microsoft Excel Activities has been developed for use with Microsoft Excel 2007 on the Windows system. Support Files are included with the product. These provide prepared spreadsheet templates so that students do not need to enter data or create forms or reports.

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Summary of the Chapters

Module 1

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.

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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 box.
• approaches for creating spreadsheets.
• using borders
• wrap text

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Chapter 3: Further Formatting

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

• using the Format Painter tool.
• setting borders.
• setting cell shading
• setting text colour
• centring across selection
• text wrapping within cells.
• printing formulas

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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.

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Chapter 5: Larger Spreadsheets

This chapter demonstrates how to manage larger spreadsheets. It includes:

• splitting the screen using freezing titles.
• inserting rows and columns.
• editing cells contents.
• sorting labels and values.

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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.

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Chapter 7: Displaying Data in Charts

This chapter introduces simple chart creation techniques. It involves:

• 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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Module 2

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 files.
• editing cells contents.
• looking at all 4 files at once.

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Chapter 15: Using Macros and Buttons

This chapter demonstrates how to create macros and use buttons to run them. It includes:

• recording macros.
• assigning shapes to run macros.
• editing and deleting macros.
• button properties.
• looking at the macro steps.
• deleting macros.

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Chapter 16: 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.

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Chapter 17: 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.

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Chapter 18: 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.

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Chapter 19: Useful Tools

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

• help features.
• Save options.
• style and tables formats.
• custom styles.
• changing styles.
• spell checking.

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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).

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