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Excel 2016: Setting Up a Database

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to create a simple yet powerful database using Microsoft Excel. This course covers all the steps, from preparing data to using slicers to filter data.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Managing data with Excel
1. Database Design Concerns
  • Set up large lists and restructure downloaded data
  • Recognize problems
2. Controlling the Creation of New Data
  • Use the Form tool to build and view data
  • Use Data Validation to control data entry values
3. Tables
  • Convert data into tables for enhanced visual and content control
  • Use the Design tab to control table formatting
  • Expand tables automatically and add totals
  • Work with formulas in tables
  • Use slicers to facilitate table filtering
Conclusion
  • Where to learn more

Taught by

Dennis Taylor

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