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Excel: Advanced Formatting Techniques

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Overview

Get expert advice on Excel formatting to help your data stand out.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Advanced formatting in Excel
1. Formatting and Aligning Text
  • Subscript, underline, and strikethrough text
  • Center across a selection vs. merged cells
  • Create angled text for readability and organization
  • Indent cell contents and add new lines within a cell
  • Insert symbols: Bullet points, stars, and François
2. Formatting Numbers and Dates
  • Dates and custom formatting
  • Make consistent entries with Find and Replace
  • Positive and negative numbers
  • Format hours, minutes, and seconds
  • M for millions and K for thousands
  • Format numbers with Power Query
3. Working with Images and Shapes
  • Group and align shapes
  • Transform text into shapes with WordArt
  • Place text inside a shape
4. Conditional Formatting
  • Conditional formatting for duplicates
  • Highlight fast-approaching dates
  • Conditional formatting for icons
  • Conditional formatting for strikethrough fonts
5. Formatting for Print
  • Page numbers and page breaks
  • Print preview
  • Format your worksheets to control what gets printed
6. Workbooks and Worksheets
  • Format multiple sheets at once
  • Set workbook defaults to open with your preferences
7. Tables, Slicers, Themes
  • Format tables
  • Format slicers
  • Apply workbook themes and styles
8. Charts and Graphs
  • Grid lines, legends, and other chart formatting
  • 3D, shadows, and other advanced chart formatting
9. Advanced, Random, and Fascinating Formatting
  • Install and uninstall fonts
  • Format your worksheet's background with an image
  • Manage hyperlinks
  • Color-picker and RGB code for colors
  • Clear Formatting
Conclusion
  • Getting the most from Excel

Taught by

Oz du Soleil

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