Course outline for
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 - Intermediate

Section 1: Advanced File Tasks

Lesson 1.1: Using My Computer within Excel

Using the My Places Toolbar

Navigating with My Computer

Performing Basic Tasks with My Computer

Changing Views

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.2: Saving your Files

File Formats

File Properties

AutoRecover

Upgrading a Workbook

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.3: Using Templates

Opening a Template

Downloading a Template

Using a Template

Creating a Template

Step-By-Step

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Section 1: Case Study

Section 1: Review Questions

Section 2: Working with Functions and Formulas

Lesson 2.1: Using Formulas in Excel

Understanding Relative and Absolute Cell References

Basic Mathematical Operators

Using Formulas with Multiple Cell References

The Formula Auditing Buttons

Fixing Formula Errors

Displaying and Printing Formulas

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.2: Exploring Excel Functions

What are Functions?

Finding the Right Function

Some Useful and Simple Functions

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.3: Using Functions in Excel

Inserting Functions

Using Functions and AutoFill to Perform Difficult Calculations

Using the IF Function

Working with Nested Functions

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.4: Working with Names and Ranges

What Are Range Names?

Defining and Using Range Names

Selecting Nonadjacent Ranges

Using AutoCalculate

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.5: Working with Array Formulas

What are Array Formulas?

Using Basic Array Formulas

Using Functions with Array Formulas

Using the IF function in Array Formulas

Step-By-Step

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Section 2: Case Study

Section 2: Review Questions

Section 3: Managing Tables

Lesson 3.1: Working with Tables

What is a Table?

Creating Tables

Modifying Tables

What is the Total Row?

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.2: Working with Records and Fields

What are Records and Fields?

Adding Fields by Inserting Columns

Adding Records by Inserting Rows

Quickly Adding Records to a Data table

Deleting Records or Fields

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.3: Working with Tables and Filters

Sorting Data in a Table

What is an AutoFilter?

Custom AutoFilters

Using an Advanced Filter

Copying Filtered Records

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.4: Using Excel as a Database

Filtering with Wildcard Characters

Validating Your Data

What are Database Functions?

Step-By-Step

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Section 3: Case Study

Section 3: Review Questions

Section 4: Enhancing your Workbook

Lesson 4.1: Customizing your Workbook

Inserting a Symbol or Special Character

Adding and Editing Shapes

Creating and Altering Diagrams

Changing the Diagram Type

Incorporating Text

Adding a Signature Line

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.2: Working with Text Boxes

Adding a Text Box

Selecting a Text Box

Manipulating a Text Box

Formatting a Text Box

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.3: WordArt

Adding WordArt to your Spreadsheet

Changing the Font Color

Changing the Outline Color

Adding Effects

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.4: ClipArt

Finding ClipArt

Inserting ClipArt

Manipulating ClipArt

Inserting a Photographic Image

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.5: Using Objects

Creating New Embedded Objects

Embedding Existing Files

Editing Embedded Objects

Embedding Parts of Files

Step-By-Step

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Section 4: Case Study

Section 4: Review Questions

Section 5: Finalizing Your Workbook

Lesson 5.1: Protecting your Workbook

Protecting your Workbook

Protecting your Worksheets

Unlocking Cells

Protecting your Excel Files

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 5.2: Finishing Your Workbook

Using the Document Inspector

Using the Compatibility Checker

Marking a Workbook as Final

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 5.3: Using Excel in Word

Inserting Excel Data in Word

Linking Excel Data in a Word Document

Modifying Excel Data after Insertion

Insert an Excel Chart into a Word Document

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 5.4: Using Excel and Access

Linking an Excel Workbook to an Access Database

Importing Table, PivotTable, and PivotChart Data from Access

Transforming an Excel Workbook into an Access Database

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 5.5: Using Excel With other Programs and Files

Using Outlook to Send Excel Data

Opening an Excel File in a Different Format

Importing Data from a Text File

Importing Data from External Data Sources

Publishing a Workbook as a PDF File

Faxing a Workbook

Step-By-Step

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Section 5: Case Study

Section 5: Review Questions

Index