Excel 101: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Author and Excel expert David H. Ringstrom, CPA, will start from the beginning with topics such as saving Excel files, entering text into worksheet cells, and managing column widths. He’ll demonstrate the nuances in formatting numbers and worksheet cells, copying formulas and entering dates. David will build a loan amortization table from scratch, which enables him to cover a wide range of Excel topics and features.
You’ll learn how to calculate loan payments with the PMT worksheet function, master Excel’s order of operations, and see how the F4 shortcut key works. Other techniques include the AutoSum feature and making use of the Freeze Panes feature.
David demonstrates every technique at least twice: First, on a PowerPoint slide with numbered steps, and second, in the subscription-based Excel for Microsoft 365. He draws your attention to any differences in Excel 2021, 2019 or 2016 during the presentation and in detailed handouts that include most of the examples from the demonstrations.
