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Excel: Introduction to Formatting

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Learn simple formatting tips to make your spreadsheet data more readable and compelling.Learn simple formatting tips to make your spreadsheet data more readable and compelling.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Save time with effective Excel formatting
1. Cell Formats
  • Formatting with fonts
  • Cell fill and borders
  • Alignment options and what to avoid
  • Important number formats
2. Custom Formats
  • Custom number formats
  • Scaling
  • Date and time formats
  • Symbols in formats
  • Conditional color formats
  • Leading and trailing characters
3. Cell Styles and Themes
  • Default styles
  • Custom styles
  • Themes
4. Conditional Formatting
  • Built-in rules
  • Data bars
  • Color scales
  • Icons
  • Conditional formatting formulas
  • Manage rules
Conclusion
  • Where to learn more

Taught by

Dennis Taylor

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