Exploring Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Comprehensive Pearson New International Edition, plus MyITLab without eText

OFFICE FUNDAMENTALS AND FILE MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER ONE ? Office Fundamentals and File Management

CASE STUDY: RAILS AND TRAILS

OBJECTIVES

FILES AND FOLDERS

Using Windows Explorer

Working with Folders and Files

Selecting, Copying, and Moving Multiple Files and Folders

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Files and Folders

MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE

Identifying Common Interface Components

Getting Office Help

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Microsoft Office Software

BACKSTAGE VIEW TASKS

Opening a File

Printing a File

Closing a File and Application

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Backstage View Tasks

HOME TAB TASKS

Selecting and Editing Text

Using the Clipboard Group Tasks

Using the Editing Group Tasks

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 4: Home Tab Tasks

INSERT TAB TASKS

Inserting Objects

REVIEW TAB TASKS

Reviewing a File

PAGE LAYOUT TAB TASKS

Changing Page Settings

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 5: Tasks on the Insert Tab, Page Layout Tab, and Review Tab

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL 2010

CHAPTER ONE ? Introduction to Excel

CASE STUDY: OK OFFICE SYSTEMS

OBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS

Planning for Effective Workbook and Worksheet Design

Exploring the Excel Window

Entering and Editing Cell Data

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Introduction to Spreadsheets

MATHEMATICS AND FORMULAS

Using Symbols and the Order of Precedence

Using Auto Fill

Displaying Cell Formulas

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Mathematics and Formulas

WORKBOOK AND WORKSHEET MANAGEMENT

Managing Worksheets

Managing Columns and Rows

Selecting, Moving, Copying, and Pasting

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Workbook and Worksheet Management

FORMATTING

Applying Alignment and Font Options

Applying Number Formats

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 4: Formatting

PAGE SETUP AND PRINTING

Selecting Page Setup Options

Printing a Worksheet

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 5: Page Setup and Printing

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER TWO ? Formulas and Functions

CASE STUDY: DENVER MORTGAGE COMPANY

OBJECTIVES

FORMULA BASICS

Using Semi-Selection to Create a Formula

Using Relative, Absolute, and Mixed Cell References in Formulas

Avoiding Circular References

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Formula Basics

FUNCTION BASICS

Inserting a Function

Totaling Values with the SUM Function

Inserting Basic Statistical Functions

Using Date Functions

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Function Basics

LOGICAL, LOOKUP, AND FINANCIAL FUNCTIONS

Determining Results with the IF Function

Using Lookup Functions

Calculating Payments with the PMT Function

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Logical, Lookup, and Financial Functions

RANGE NAMES

Creating and Maintaining Range Names

Using Range Names in Formulas

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 4: Range Names

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER THREE ? Charts

CASE STUDY: HORT UNIVERSITY MAJORS

OBJECTIVES

CHART BASICS

Deciding Which Chart Type to Create

Creating a Chart

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Chart Basics

CHART DESIGN

Changing the Chart Type

Changing the Data Source and Structure

Applying a Chart Layout and a Chart Style

Moving a Chart

Printing Charts

Inserting and Customizing a Sparkline

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Chart Design

CHART LAYOUT

Selecting and Formatting Chart Elements

Customizing Chart Labels

Formatting the Axes and Gridlines

Adding a Trendline

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Chart Layout

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER FOUR ? Datasets and Tables

CASE STUDY: THE SPA EXPERTS

OBJECTIVES

LARGE DATASETS

Freezing Rows and Columns

Printing Large Datasets

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Large Datasets

EXCEL TABLES

Understanding Table Design

Creating a Table

Applying a Table Style

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Excel Tables

TABLE MANIPULATION AND AGGREGATION

Sorting Data

Filtering Data

Using Structured References and a Total Row

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Table Manipulation and Aggregation

CONDITIONAL FORMATTING

Applying Conditional Formatting

Creating a New Rule

Sorting and Filtering Using Conditional Formatting

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Conditional Formatting

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER FIVE ? Subtotals, PivotTables, and PivotCharts

CASE STUDY: IVORY HALLS PUBLISHING COMPANY

OBJECTIVES

OUTLINES AND SUBTOTALS

Grouping and Ungrouping Data

Subtotaling Data

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Outlines and Subtotals

PIVOTTABLE BASICS

Creating a PivotTable

Changing the Values Field

Modifying a PivotTable

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: PivotTable Basics

PIVOTTABLE OPTIONS

Sorting, Filtering, and Slicing a PivotTable

Creating a Calculated Field

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: PivotTable Options

PIVOTTABLE DESIGN AND PIVOTCHARTS

Formatting a PivotTable

Creating a PivotChart

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 4: PivotTable Design and PivotCharts

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER SIX ? What-If Analysis

CASE STUDY: PERSONAL FINANCE: BUYING A CAR

OBJECTIVES

ONE- AND TWO-VARIABLE DATA TABLES

Creating a One-Variable Data Table

Creating a Two-Variable Data Table

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: One- and Two-Variable Data Tables

GOAL SEEK AND SCENARIO MANAGER

Identifying an Input Value with Goal Seek

Using Scenario Manager

Generating Scenario Summary Reports

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Goal Seek and Scenario Manager

SOLVER

Loading the Solver Add-In

Optimizing Results with Solver

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Solver

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER SEVEN ? Specialized Functions

CASE STUDY: STANWORTH, INC.

OBJECTIVES

MATH AND STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS

Using Conditional Math and Statistical Functions

Calculating Relative Standing with Statistical Functions

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Math and Statistical Functions

LOGICAL AND LOOKUP FUNCTIONS

Creating a Nested Logical Function

Using MATCH and INDEX Lookup Functions

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Logical and Lookup Functions

DATABASE FILTERING AND FUNCTIONS

Using Advanced Filtering

Manipulating Data with Database Functions

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Database Filtering and Functions

FINANCIAL FUNCTIONS

Creating a Loan Amortization Table

Performing Other Financial Calculations

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 4: Financial Functions

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER EIGHT ? Multiple-Sheet Workbook Management

CASE STUDY: HEARTLAND DEPARTMENT STORE

OBJECTIVES

MULTIPLE WORKSHEETS

Working with Grouped Worksheets

Managing Windows and Workspaces

Inserting Hyperlinks

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Multiple Worksheets

3-D FORMULAS AND LINKED WORKBOOKS

Inserting a 3-D Formula

Linking Workbooks

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: 3-D Formulas and Linked Workbooks

FORMULA AUDITS AND DATA VALIDATION

Auditing Formulas

Setting Up a Watch Window

Validating Data

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Formula Audits and Data Validation

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER NINE ? Imports, Web Queries, and XML

CASE STUDY: STOCK ANALYSIS

OBJECTIVES

EXTERNAL DATA

Importing Data from External Sources

Creating a Web Query

Managing Connections

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: External Data

TEXT MANIPULATION

Converting Text to Columns

Manipulating Text with Functions

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Text Manipulation

XML

Understanding XML Syntax

Importing XML Data into Excel

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: XML

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER TEN ? Collaboration and Workbook Distribution

CASE STUDY: CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

OBJECTIVES

CUSTOMIZATION AND PERSONALIZATION

Customizing Excel

Changing Properties

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Customization and Personalization

COLLABORATION

Sharing and Merging Workbooks

Inserting Comments

Tracking Changes

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Collaboration

WORKBOOK INFORMATION

Checking for Issues

Protecting a Workbook

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Workbook Information

WORKBOOK DISTRIBUTION

Saving a Workbook in Different Formats

Sending a Workbook to Others

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Workbook Distribution

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



CHAPTER ELEVEN ? Templates, Styles, and Macros

CASE STUDY: PERSONAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

OBJECTIVES

TEMPLATES, THEMES, AND STYLES

Selecting a Template

Applying Themes and Backgrounds

Applying Cell Styles

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 1: Templates, Themes, and Styles

CUSTOM TEMPLATES AND WORKBOOK PROTECTION

Creating and Using a Template

Protecting a Cell, a Worksheet, and a Workbook

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 2: Custom Templates and Workbook Protection

MACROS

Creating a Macro

Creating Macro Buttons

Setting Macro Security

HANDS-ON EXERCISE 3: Macros

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES REVIEW

KEY TERMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE

PRACTICE EXERCISES

MID-LEVEL EXERCISES

CAPSTONE EXERCISE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM



GLOSSARY

INDEX