Explore the Microsoft Excel® interface and learn Excel formulas in this free online tutorial.
Have you always wanted to learn Microsoft Excel but just haven't had the time? If you don't have any experience in Excel yet, that's not a problem. This lesson eases you into the software by covering Microsoft Excel spreadsheet basics.
In this lesson, you'll learn more about entering data in Excel, including how to edit existing data and simplify the entry of repeating data. You'll also find out how to select and manipulate ranges (groups) of cells, and move and copy data among them.
Excel's real power comes from its ability to "crunch numbers." In this lesson, you'll get an introduction to Excel's numeric calculation capabilities, including simple math formulas and time-saving, built-in functions.
Once you know how to create a simple spreadsheet and add formulas and functions, it's time to spice it up with formatting. In this lesson, you'll learn how to add life to your spreadsheets with text, cell and page formatting.