Learning ExcelDeveloping Spreadsheets To Inform Business Decisions

Kahealani Nae`oleSpring 2012 ETEC 750b

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COURSE OVERVIEW

In this course you will learn how to employ the use of Excel effectively by utilizing its various features, such as:

• Cell Formatting – customizing the look of a cell by applying borders, colors, font types/size/color, number formatting etc.

• Formulas and Functions – calculating data by embedding formulas into cells or using the built-in functions already provided

• Charting – creates charts by summarizing any cell range into a visual representation using the various chart types

Scenario 1

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A Maui based company does ocean activities tours such as Whale Watches, Dolphin Swim, Molokini Snorkel, and Lana`i Exploration.

The manager thinks they should purchase another boat because the business has been doing so well. However, before she approaches the owner she needs to get a total of how many people bought tours in the last week and which ones where purchased. She has asked you to put this information together for her using Excel based on the figures she has noted on the post-its.

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INSERT SLIDE TITLE (EXAMPLE: CELL FORMATTING)

Insert step description here. (Example: Watch the video to see how the date, numbers, and text are formatted)

Insert demonstration of the step here (Example: Video of

demonstration of cell formatting will be embedded

here)

Insert demonstration of consequences here (Example: Video of how the cell will look

after it is formatted)

Click to view the demonstration.

Development note: user will have to click the buttons

the video will not auto start.

Click to view the results

Result 1Result 2Result 3

Step 1Step 2Step 3

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INSERT SLIDE TITLE (EXAMPLE: CELL FORMATTING)

Click on Step number to see a demonstration of each step.

Insert demonstration of the steps here (Example:

Video clip of demonstration of each step will be embedded

here)

Format Text HeadingStep 1

Format DateStep 2

Format NumberStep 3

Format Text Heading Result

Format Date Result

Format Number Result

Click to view whole demonstration

Development note: Using the technique described in the text, the actual video will be bookmarked to show the step the learner chooses.

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INSERT SLIDE TITLE (EXAMPLE: CELL FORMATTING)Insert introduction here.

Application….is still a work in progress.

Format Text HeadingStep 1

Format DateStep 2

Format NumberStep 3