Use Spreadsheets Confidently: Navigation, Functions and More

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Want to do MORE with Microsoft Excel? Need to speed up your spreadsheet workflowSpreadsheet software programs like Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers and LibreOffice are more than just tables! Used properly, they're essential tools for helping you analyze and understand just about any kind of data.In this practical course suitable for beginner and intermediate-level spreadsheet users, we'll use a real-world example to learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting, functions, and simple data clean-up tools.Whether you want to just get faster and feel more confident using spreadsheets, or just use spreadsheet software to better analyze your data, understanding spreadsheets makes it possible.HOW IS THIS COURSE DIFFERENT?My name is Kathleen, and I've been teaching technology to beginners under the moniker Robobunnyattack! since 2009. I believe that with the right approach, anyone can learn anything.My goal in this course is to help you get better and faster at using ANY spreadsheet software.In this course, I'll demonstrate practical and time-saving steps using a real-world example. As we work together, I'll explain WHY and HOW things work the way they do, so you can learn more quickly and with more confidence.As we sort through and analyze our spreadsheet data, we'll cover:How to quickly navigate and format large data sets
How to use functions to answer specific questions about your data
Handy tricks for speeding up your workflow
And much more...!I'll demonstrate each step using LibreOffice, a FREE and easy-to-use office productivity suite. You can apply these skills in your preferred spreadsheet software program, such as Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, or Google Spreadsheets.By the end of this course, you'll be able to use Microsoft Excel or any other spreadsheet software application to analyze your data more efficiently and with more confidence!WHAT'S INCLUDED?This course includes lifetime access to over 50 minutes of step-by-step videos.

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In this course, we'll use a real-world example to practice spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools
We'll focus on WHY and HOW things work in spreadsheets –– so you can develop an intuitive understanding of how to use ANY spreadsheet software
By the end of this course, you'll be able to use spreadsheet software with confidence, so you can better analyze and understand your data!

Beginner and intermediate-level users of Microsoft Excel (or any spreadsheet software)
Knowledge workers seeking to strengthen their data management skills
Learners of all ages who want to REALLY understand how to use spreadsheets –– not just memorize a series of steps!

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  • MS Excel
  • Microsoft excel training
  • Confidence Training
  • Writing
  • Spreadsheet
  • Microsoft Excel
  • OpenOffice
  • Excel

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Introduction 2 lectures 00:00 Course overview In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. Understanding spreadsheet file formats Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Introduction 2 lectures 00:00 Course overview In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. Understanding spreadsheet file formats Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Course overview In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. Course overview In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. Course overview In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. Course overview In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. In this course, we'll learn more about spreadsheet navigation, formatting tricks, understanding and writing functions, and how to use data clean-up tools. Here's what the course will cover, and what you'll need to get started. I use LibreOffice in this course, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. Understanding spreadsheet file formats Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Understanding spreadsheet file formats Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Understanding spreadsheet file formats Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Understanding spreadsheet file formats Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Before we begin, let's review some common spreadsheet file formats. Spreadsheet navigation and formatting 2 lectures 11:46 How do I sort rows in a spreadsheet? (Using the Sort tool) In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) Spreadsheet navigation and formatting 2 lectures 11:46 How do I sort rows in a spreadsheet? (Using the Sort tool) In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) How do I sort rows in a spreadsheet? (Using the Sort tool) In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I sort rows in a spreadsheet? (Using the Sort tool) In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I sort rows in a spreadsheet? (Using the Sort tool) In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I sort rows in a spreadsheet? (Using the Sort tool) In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. In this lesson, we tackle how to sort rows in a spreadsheet that has column labels (in other words, a header row along the top of your spreadsheet). This tutorial also explains how (and why!) to sort using more than one sort key. I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) This tutorial explains how to stop the top row in a spreadsheet from moving by using the "Freeze" tool. This is super handy when you're working with large spreadsheets! I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats. How do I stop the top row from moving in a spreadsheet? (Freezing rows) Spreadsheet functions. 4 lectures 21:57 How do I add up a column of numbers in a spreadsheet? (Using the SUM function) This tutorial walks you through how to add up a column of numbers using the SUM function, like this: =SUM(D2:D1644) I use LibreOffice in this tutorial, but you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. You can download the example spreadsheet we are using from the "Downloadable Resources" section in Lecture 1. The spreadsheet is available in both .xls (Microsoft Excel) or .ods (Open Document Format Spreadsheet) formats ut you could use any spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or...

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A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with Internet access Any spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice, or OpenOffice Some rudimentary spreadsheet skills (data entry, basic calculations) A desire to learn!

Use Spreadsheets Confidently: Navigation, Functions and More

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