Excel 2007 Intermediate
TOTAL LEARNING TIME; 6 hours 15 minutes
Relative and Absolute References
Duration: 20 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Formulas
and Functions. In this course we will be looking at the differences between relative
and absolute cell referencing.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Recognise and understand the difference between relative and absolute
references
 Create Absolute References
 Apply an Absolute Reference
 Copy Absolute Reference Formulas
Summary
 There are two main references used within Excel formulas, which are Relative
and Absolute.
 Excel uses relative references as the default cell reference. When a formula is
copied or moved to another location, this type of cell reference changes.
 Absolute references refer to a cell in a specific location. Its reference does not
change if the formula is copied to another cell.
 You apply an absolute address to a formula using the F4 key. A dollar sign ($)
signifies that an address is absolute.
Using Functions
Duration: 40 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Formulas
and Functions. In this course you will learn to use many of Excel’s in-built functions.
These vary from simple formulas that add values to complex ones that you can use
to develop financial reports such as cash flow and loan repayments.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Identify function components
 Using the now function
 Using the average function
 Using the max and min function
 Using the count function
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Apply the if function
Work with the pmt function
Edit functions
Summary
 Functions perform various calculations by using specific values, known as
arguments.
 To quickly display a list of functions, and their respective descriptions, use the
Paste Function button.
 To be able to use the current date and time in calculations, use the NOW
function.
 The IF function, which enables you to evaluate if a condition in a worksheet is
true or false, produces different results depending upon the true/false value
of the condition.
 The PMT function enables you to work out any periodic payments, such as a
loan or mortgage repayment.
Formatting Menu Options
Duration: 40 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Introducing
Excel. In this course, you will learn how to work with commands on the Format
menu.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Use the Clear Command
 Align Data Vertically
 Rotate Text
 Apply Border Styles
 Use Number Format Options
 Activate the Font options
 Add Patterns
 Indent Cell Entries
Summary
 Both data and/or formatting can be removed in cells by using the Clear
command in the Editing group on the Home tab.
 The Format command from the Cells group offers the complete range of
formatting options.
 To rotate and/or vertically centre data in a cell, use the alignment options
from the Format Cells box.
 A quick way of opening the Format Cells box is to use the Ctrl+1 shortcut
keys.
 Borders and patterns can be added to improve the visual appeal and Fonts
can be formatted in a variety of ways.
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Text entries in cells can be indented using the Format/Cells command.
Additional Formatting Features
Duration: 40 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Introducing
Excel. In this course you will learn how to insert, delete and adjust the width of
columns and rows.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Insert Columns and Rows
 Delete Columns and Rows
 Adjust Column Widths
 Change Row Heights
 Undo and Redo Actions
 Autoformat a Worksheet
 Create and Apply Styles
 Extend Formatting and Formulas
 Remove formatting
Summary
 Hash characters are displayed in a cell when there is insufficient room to
display its data.
 To use the best fit method for columns, double-click on its right column
border inside the column heading.
 Select the Undo list button to reverse up to your last sixteen actions. Use the
Redo button to change them back again.
 Use AutoFormat to choose from several pre-set worksheet styles.
 Applying built-in or custom Styles enables you to keep a consistent look to
your worksheets.
 Formatting and formulas can be extended as you add to the data in your
worksheet.
 Formatting is removable.
3D Workbooks
Duration: 40 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Formulas,
Functions and Ranges. In this course you will learn to work with multiple worksheets
including renaming worksheet tabs, copying worksheets, selecting 3D ranges and
creating 3D formulas.
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Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Name worksheet tabs
 Rearrange worksheets
 Copy data between worksheets
 Select 3-D ranges
 Group and ungroup worksheets
 Use formulas in multiple worksheets
Summary
 Double-clicking on a sheet tab allows you to give it a descriptive name.
 You can change the order of the worksheets by dragging their tabs. To copy
worksheets press the Ctrl key as you drag the tab.
 To select the same cells in consecutive worksheets, select the cells on the
first worksheet, then press the Shift key and click on the tab of the last
worksheet you require.
 To select the same cells in worksheets that are not consecutive, press the Ctrl
key as you select the tabs.
 When using formulas from different worksheets you need to specify which
worksheet the data is in, as well as the cell address. When the sheet name
has a space, the whole name is enclosed in single quotes.
Splitting, Freezing and Hiding
Duration: 30 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Introducing
Excel. In this course you will learn some features to help you work with large
spreadsheets. These include splitting windows, freezing panes, hiding columns and
rows, changing zoom magnification and activating a full screen.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Use the zoom feature
 Change to full screen view
 Hide and show columns and rows
 Split windows
 Freeze and unfreeze panes
Summary
 The Zoom button enables you to view the worksheet in different
magnifications.
 The Full Screen command enables you to view more of the worksheet on
screen.
 To hide rows and columns select the ones you want, and then use the Hide
command on the shortcut menu.
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The Split command splits the window into panes at the active cell allowing
you to view different parts of the worksheet at the one time.
To freeze headings in the worksheet, use the Freeze Panes command.
Creating Charts
Duration: 40 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Formulas,
Functions and Ranges. In this course you will learn how to create Charts to present
worksheet information.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Identify the functions of a chart
 Create charts
 Select the data range
 Re-size a chart
 Move a chart
 Change the chart type
 Select chart objects
 Edit a chart
 Preview and print a chart
 Save or delete a chart
 Use the range finder
Summary
 You create charts by selecting the data and clicking on the command for the
type of chart you want from the Chart Group on the Insert tab.
 The chart can be either embedded on the active worksheet or located on a
separate worksheet.
 Changes can only be made to a chart when it is activated and displays
selection handles around its edges.
 You can re-size a chart by dragging its selection handles.
 Use the Chart Type button to change to a different chart type.
 To print the chart on its own page, select it before using the Print command.
 The Range Finder automatically outlines the ranges that have been applied to
the chart data.
Formatting Charts
Duration: 35 Minutes
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Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Formatting
Techniques. In this course you will learn how to enhance the appearance of a chart
by formatting its individual components.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Format chart objects
 Remove a chart object
 Apply move and format axis label options
 Position or remove the legend
 Select markers
 Change marker colours
 Display or remove chart gridlines
 Add a textbox, arrow and data label
Summary
 A chart is made up of individual elements that you can format, re-size, move
and edit.
 You can format a chart object by using the Format command on its Shortcut
menu or by double-clicking on it.
 To remove a chart object you select it, then press the Delete key or use the
Clear command on the Shortcut menu.
 Selected objects can be moved by dragging them to a new location.
 You can add graphical objects to a chart or worksheet by using the Drawing
toolbar.
Creating a Web Page
Duration: 40 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Moving,
Copying and Saving. In this course you will learn how to use Excel’s Web tools to
save and publish your workbooks as web pages on the internet or a corporate
intranet.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Identify key internet components
 Use web page preview
 Save a workbook as a web page
 Open a web page in a browser
 Edit web pages
 Create a hyperlink
 Activate a hyperlink
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Summary
 The Internet is a global network of inter-connected computer systems and
smaller networks.
 A Web browser allows you to exchange Excel workbooks with others over the
Web, without using Excel.
 To check a workbook's appearance in a browser you use the Web Page
Preview command.
 Web pages are created in a language called HTML (Hypertext Markup
language). Excel workbook components can be saved as a Web page using
the Save as Web Page command.
 A Hyperlink enables you to jump from the current worksheet to another
location such as a file or Web page.
Worksheets and E-mail
Duration: 20 Minutes
Overview:
Before attempting this course we recommend that you are familiar with Creating a
Web Page. In this course you will learn how to send workbooks and worksheets as
either the body of, or as an attachment to an email message.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Send a Worksheet as an E-mail Attachment
 Address an E-mail Message using the To: Cc: and Bcc: boxes
 Add a Priority Status
 Open an E-mail Message
Summary
 A workbook or worksheet can be sent as an E-mail message directly from
Excel.
 An entire workbook can be sent as a message attachment whereas a
worksheet can be sent as the body of a message.
 To E-mail the active workbook or worksheet you use the Send command on
the Office button.
 Copies of the e-mail can be sent as carbon copies or blind carbon copies.
 E-mails can be marked to alert the recipient to their importance.
Worksheet Design
Duration: 30 Minutes
Overview:
No prior knowledge of Excel is required for this course. In this course you will learn
how to personalise your worksheets. We will look at cell styles, page themes and
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adding illustrations to make your worksheets more visually interesting and the
information they contain more easily understood.
Outcome
Upon successful completion you will be able to:
 Change your colour schemes.
 Use predefined themes to personalise your worksheet
 Insert pictures, shapes, graphics and clip art
 Move and change the shape of pictures
 Apply frames and effects to pictures
 Use preset picture effects
Summary
 The Cell Styles menu offers a wide range of formatting choices.
 Excel provides a selection of ready defined themes for colour, font, size etc.
 Use the commands on the Insert tab to insert illustrations into the worksheet.
 Format your pictures to change size, shape frames and apply preset effects.
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