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Microsoft Excel 2013 MOS Foundation - Lesson 4 PDF
Microsoft Excel 2013 MOS Foundation - Lesson 4 PDF
Microsoft Excel 2013 MOS Foundation - Lesson 4 PDF
Lesson 4
Create Tables
● Create tables
● Format tables
● Remove duplicates
An Excel table is a series of adjacent cells that have been formatted as a named Excel object.
Perform quick calculations of column totals and apply other mathematical functions
The simplest way to create a table is by converting it to an existing data range. The table can have an existing table
format or a new thematic style.
John is currently working on a bonus report and wants to create a table for
the data he has prepared.
Demo
Table names can be defined using the Name Manager under the Formulas tab. By defining a table name, you simplify the
process of creating formulas.
John’s manager has asked him to prepare a bonus report for the previous
year. He wants to define table names for the report he has prepared.
Demo
There are different ways of inserting new rows and columns in a table in Excel 2013.
John has been working on the bonus report. Now, his manager wants him
to add the details of a new employee to the existing table. Also, John
discovers that he has missed on the S/N column in the table.
Demo
TIP: Use absolute or mixed cell references to prevent #REF! errors in formula
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Business Scenario
John’s manger has asked him to publish the bonus report online. But
before that, he has asked John to remove the SSN number and the
employee details of those working in the Human Resource department.
Demo
As per the latest requirement, the bonus report John has been working on
should first display the last name of the employees. He is also required to
present the information of the Sales and Marketing team together. John
has to incorporate these changes.
Demo
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Table styles are a combination of formatting elements, which include fonts, borders, and fills, that are coordinated
to provide a polished appearance.
John has completed the bonus report. Before submitting the report to his
manager, he decides to design the table to make it more visually appealing.
Demo
Table style options are used to differentiate tabular entries through a wide array of formatting options.
Filters allow you to study and segregate data using three different parameters:
Filter by Value For search data using values and logical conditions
Filter by Search For searching data by manually entering a name in the search box using wildcard characters
Filter by Color For search data using both cell color and font color
Demo
● Sort by columns: Allows you to arrange data in one or more columns in a worksheet or a table in either ascending or
descending order.
● Sort by rows: Available only when the data range contains information that could be arranged in either direction.
● A to Z for text;
● Arranging data using features such as cell color, font color, and cell icon.
John’s manager is preparing for a meeting and has asked John to sort the
earning details report based on department name and then by earnings.
Demo
State True or False: We can create a table by using existing data range.
a. True
b. False
State True or False: We can create a table by using existing data range.
a. True
b. False
Answer: a.
Explanation: We can create tables using an existing data range and format it as well.
Answer: c.
Explanation: In a table, we can only delete rows and columns and not cells.
a. True
b. False
a. True
b. False
Answer: a.