Second
Edition
Topic-Level Outline
Days: 1
Prerequisites: Excel
2003: Basic or equivalent experience
Unit 1 : Working with large worksheets
Topic A: Viewing options
A-1: Zooming in and out on a large worksheet
A-2: Using the Freeze Panes command
A-3: Splitting a worksheet into panes
Topic B: Hiding, displaying, and outlining data
B-1: Hiding and unhiding columns and worksheets
B-2: Creating an outline
Topic C: Printing large worksheets
C-1: Setting print titles
C-2: Setting page breaks
C-3: Using Page Break Preview
Unit 2 : Using multiple worksheets and workbooks
Topic A: Using multiple worksheets
A-1: Navigating between multiple worksheets
A-2: Naming worksheets and coloring tabs
A-3: Working with multiple worksheets
A-4: Previewing and printing multiple worksheets
Topic B: Linking worksheets by using 3-D formulas
B-1: Creating 3-D formulas
B-2: Adding a Watch window
Topic C: Consolidating data
C-1: Using the Consolidate command
Topic D: Linking workbooks
D-1: Switching between workbooks
D-2: Examining external links in a worksheet
D-3: Creating external links in a worksheet
D-4: Editing links
Topic E: Managing workbooks
E-1: Creating a workspace
Unit 3 : Customizing Excel
Topic A: Using the Options dialog box
A-1: Changing view options
A-2: Changing general options
A-3: Changing calculation options
Topic B: Customizing toolbars and menus
B-1: Showing and hiding toolbars
B-2: Moving and docking toolbars
B-3: Customizing and restoring toolbars
B-4: Customizing a menu
B-5: Exploring short menus and smart menus
Unit 4 : Advanced formatting
Topic A: Borders and shading
A-1: Adding borders to a cell or range
A-2: Adding shading to a cell or range
Topic B: Using special number formats
B-1: Using special formats
B-2: Controlling the display of zero values
B-3: Creating custom formats
B-4: Applying conditional formatting
Topic C: Working with dates
C-1: Using date and time formats
C-2: Using the NOW and DATE functions
C-3: Performing calculations on dates
Topic D: Working with styles
D-1: Observing built-in styles
D-2: Creating and applying styles
D-3: Modifying styles
Topic E: Other advanced formatting
E-1: Merging cells
E-2: Changing a cell's orientation
E-3: Splitting cells
Unit 5 : List management
Topic A: Examining lists
A-1: Examining the structure of a list
Topic B: Sorting and filtering lists
B-1: Sorting a list by using the Standard toolbar
B-2: Sorting a list by using the Sort command
B-3: Filtering a list by using AutoFilter
Topic C: Advanced filtering
C-1: Using the Custom AutoFilter criteria
C-2: Using the Advanced Filter dialog box
C-3: Copying filtered results to another range
Unit 6 : Advanced charting
Topic A: Chart formatting options
A-1: Adjusting the scale of a chart
A-2: Formatting a data point
Topic B: Using combination charts
B-1: Creating a combination chart
B-2: Creating a trendline
Topic C: Using graphic elements
C-1: Adding graphic elements
C-2: Formatting a graphic element
C-3: Adding a picture to a worksheet
Unit 7 : Documenting and auditing
Topic A: Auditing features
A-1: Tracing precedent and dependent cells
A-2: Tracing errors
Topic B: Comments and text boxes
B-1: Viewing comments in a worksheet
B-2: Adding a comment
B-3: Managing comments
B-4: Creating a text box
Topic C: Protection
C-1: Password-protecting a worksheet
C-2: Protecting part of a worksheet by unlocking cells
C-3: Discussing digital signatures
Topic D: Workgroup collaboration
D-1: Sharing a workbook
D-2: Merging workbooks
D-3: Tracking changes in a workbook
Unit 8 : Using templates
Topic A: Built-in templates
A-1: Using the Sales Invoice template
A-2: Using the ExpenseStatement template
Topic B: Creating and managing templates
B-1: Creating a template
B-2: Modifying a template
B-3: Using an alternate template location
Appendix A : Web discussions
Topic A: Creating and responding to Web discussions
Appendix B : Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives maps
Topic A: Specialist exam objectives
Topic B: Expert exam objectives