Excel - Functions and Formula Shootout

Overview

Are you aware there are 470+ formula functions in Excel? Do you realize that they add new functions in every major version of Excel? Did you know that Microsoft adds new functions throughout the year in the Office 365 version of Excel? Are you stuck using old or simple functions like SUM or ROUND? Do you want to expand your knowledge of the extensive function library in Excel? If these questions peak your interest in becoming an Excel function expert, this course is right up your alley. This past-paced course digs into some of the most powerful functions in Excel. Although we cannot cover 470 functions, we will look at over 20 functions that will allow you to create advanced calculations in your spreadsheets. Some examples are: VLOOKUP, IF, IFS, FORECAST, RAND, SWITCH, TEXTJOIN, UNIQUE, SUBTOTAL, IS, TEXT and more! We will also provide example files that will include all the functions used during the class. It’s time to take your Excel spreadsheets to the next level. This session is presented using Excel 2019/Office 365. Most concepts covered in this course apply to all versions of Excel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Review of formula creation best practices
• Demonstration of various Excel functions to enhance calculations
• Using Excel functions to perform advanced calculations
  

Prerequisites

Good understanding of Excel

Designed For

Anyone who wants to improve their Excel skills

Objectives

After attending this presentation you will be able to…

• Apply formula creation best practices when developing spreadsheets
• Use Excel functions to create better calculations in your spreadsheets
• Select Excel functions to create advanced calculations

Preparation

None