Excel 2016: Introduction BeginnersPrerequisites
Wed 10 Jun 2020
CANCELLED
Description
Bookings for this course are placed on hold in response to the rapidly changing events due to COVID-19. The status of these courses will be reviewed towards the end of April 2020. See the University's COVID-19 page for up to date information.
Microsoft Excel is the chosen spreadsheet package as it is a popular choice, both on Apple Mac and PC. This is an instructor-led course for absolute beginners. There is a self-paced Excel Beginners course for those who prefer to learn at their own pace.
Target audience
- All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
- Basic computing skills
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 10 Jun 2020 09:30 - 13:00 | 09:30 - 13:00 | University Information Services, 17 Mill Lane Training Room | map | Lynn Foot |
Topics covered
- Building a new workbook (data entry and simple formulae)
- Modifying an existing workbook
- Worksheet shortcuts (AutoFill, copying and moving cells, inserting and deleting rows and columns, AutoSum)
- Enhancing the appearance of a worksheet
- Preparing for print
Format
- Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
Taught using
Excel 2016 on MCS Windows
Notes
- This course will be taught using Excel 2016 on PCs but Excel 2010/2013 and Macintosh users of Excel 2011 should also find it useful
- Anyone wishing to copy the course exercise files should bring a USB memory stick or they can be downloaded here
Duration
- One half day session
Theme
Spreadsheets
Booking / availability