Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Excel Basics - Introduction to Excel - Excel's Golden Rule for Formulas, Formula Inputs, & Charts

ExcelIsFun via YouTube

Overview

Dive into a comprehensive 38-minute tutorial on Excel fundamentals, focusing on Excel's Golden Rule for formulas, formula inputs, and chart creation. Learn to construct a Net Income Projection Table and Assumption Table, apply stylistic formatting, and utilize the Format Cells Dialog Box. Master revenue and expense formulas using relative and absolute cell references, and create dynamic charts with customized formatting. Explore the power of Excel's formula inputs and discover how to efficiently update calculations using an Assumption Table. Gain practical skills in page setup and chart optimization while understanding the importance of reducing chart clutter for effective data visualization.

Syllabus

) Introduction.
) Goal of video.
) Type labels for Net Income Projection Table and Assumption Table.
) Add Stylistic Formatting.
) Enter Formula Inputs.
) Format Cells Dialog Box using Ctrl + 1.
) Start Revenue Formula (we are not copying this formula anywhere).
) Revenue Increase Formula (uses Relative and Absolute Cell References):.
) Why Percentage Revenue Increase Formula is TRUE.
) The Beauty of Excel.
) Expense Formula (uses Relative and Absolute Cell References).
) Why Expense Formula is TRUE.
) Net Income Formula (uses two Relative Cell References).
) Insert Chart: Column Chart.
) Move and Resize Chart.
) Format Chart with Green Plus.
) Discuss Chart Junk.
) Delete Chart Elements.
) Open Chart Formatting Task Pane with Ctrl + 1.
) Link Chart Title to Cell.
) Use Alt Key to Snap Chart to Grid.
) Excel’s Golden Rule.
) Use Assumption Table (Formula Input Table) to change Formula inputs and watch everything update.
) Page Setup.
) Summary.

Taught by

ExcelIsFun

Reviews

Start your review of Excel Basics - Introduction to Excel - Excel's Golden Rule for Formulas, Formula Inputs, & Charts

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.