| This is our first Intermediate
level Excel class, so get ready for a lot of great, new, powerful
features! We're going to start out by learning about the IF function
- which allows Excel to make decisions for itself. We'll learn about
relative v. absolute references. We'll see how to share data
between multiple sheets. And, you will see how to paste-link and
embed Excel sheets into Word documents.
We will begin with a look at the IF function. This is a very
powerful function that we can use to make Excel decide what value to put
in a cell based on the values in other cells. We'll talk all about the
IF function and how it works.
Remember the student gradebook sheet we created
back in Excel 101? We'll see how to use the IF function to
give our students a pass or fail mark.
We'll do another example where we can make Excel
decide whether or not to charge a customer sales tax based on
what state they're from. Yes, I know it looks complicated, but once we
show you how it works, it's really quite easy to use!
Next, we'll learn about relative v. absolute
references in our sheets... what they are, and why we need them!
Yes, it's that funky dollar-sign notation you can see below in the
formula bar.
We'll do another example of absolute references
with some sales figures. I like to give multiple examples of new
techniques - just to make sure you get it.
Next I will show you how to refer to cell values
on other sheets. This will let you share data between multiple
worksheets.
We will learn about the Paste Special
feature where you can paste a link to your data on different
sheets, or just paste the values, or just paste the formats... the
possibilities are many.
Next, we'll learn how to copy and paste
information from Excel directly into Microsoft Word. First, I'll
show you how to bring over Excel data as just a simple Word Table. This
is real easy to do.
Then, we'll learn all about Object Linking and
Embedding where we can actually paste a version of our Excel sheet
into a Word document - and still treat it like a little piece of Excel
that we can edit in-place (complete with calculations, formats, etc.)
Next, we'll see how a linked copy of your
Excel data will automatically update in any Word documents it's pasted
in if the original changes. This is great if you have one set of
data you need to constantly update in multiple reports. This
technique even works for PowerPoint.
Finally, we'll finish the class with a bunch of
additional tips and tricks. We'll learn about Insert Cut Cells,
moving sheet tabs around in our workbooks, using the Borders
toolbar to draw manual borders, and more.
So, if you really... I mean really... want
to learn how to make Excel do what you want it to do, this class is a
must. It is the first class where we start making Excel think for itself
with the IF function. Watch this course for no other reason than
to learn how this function works... properly! We spend a lot of time on
it, so don't miss it!
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