Microsoft Excel 2010 Basic Skills Checklist

This checklist has been compiled from various public sources to help job seekers to
efficiently communicate their current proficiency with entry-level skills in using Microsoft
Excel 2010.
Create a New Workbook
Use a Function
Create a new blank workbook

Enter a function

Save the workbook with a filename

Use the AUTOSUM function

Save As the workbook with another

Use the COUNT, MAX, MIN, Average

format
functions

Enter Cell Values and Labels

Modify Page Layout
Enter a cell value
Format numbers and text

Enter a cell value with Autofil

Format rows and columns

Edit, Clear, Copy cell contents

Use Format Painter and Auto Format

Insert and Delete cell contents

Use Sparkline formatting in a worksheet

Find and Replace cell contents

Use Autocorrect to correct cell contents

Printing and Publishing Documents

Prepare worksheet for printing

Modify a Worksheet
Preview using Page Layout view
Move and Copy multiple cells
Print selections, multiple copies

Move and Copy formulas

Select printer and print options

Specify and Use ranges

Publish a worksheet by email

Save a worksheet as a PDF file

Use Formulas

Enter a formula in a cell

Create a Chart
Edit a formula

Create a simple chart from worksheet

data
Use an absolute cell reference

Customize the chart type

Use a mixed absolute and relative cell
Edit chart titles
reference
Name a cell or range
Correct a calculation or formula error

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