PART 4: EXCEL DATA INPUT BASICS

What’s the most basic and common usage of Excel?  No, I mean really basic!  Or, what’s the last thing you did in Excel?  You probably use Excel most commonly to perform a simple task: input and store data.  I know I certainly do.

The fact is this seemingly innocuous usage can cause huge problems later if not done effectively.  Ever had to ‘cleanse’ a dataset in Excel, for example?  It takes time, can be hugely frustrating, and is 100% avoidable with proper attention to data input including data validation techniques.

Yes, a stitch in time really can save nine, so let’s get started with our Excel Basics data input module!

Session Titles And Learning Outcomes

SESSION 1: Planning Data Input In Excel
  • analyse data input requirements
SESSION 2: Advanced Data Validation In Excel
  • create A Custom Input Error Alert
  • create An Input Message
SESSION 3: Data Validation And Dates
  • create cell-based Input Guidance using IF
  • know the conditional formatting rules manager
  • know how dates work in Excel
SESSION 4: Present A Worksheet For Data Input
  • format a sheet for data input (cell indentation etc.)
  • protect cells and sheets