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Learn to make spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel at GeekHampton

Microsoft Excel

PREREQUISITES: Group classes assume only the most basic Mac knowledge. Consider attending our free "New to Mac" course held every Saturday at 10:15-11:00 am to learn the basics.


Create and edit spreadsheets in Excel.

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  • Create a new blank workbook

  • Explore the Excel interface

  • Move with worksheet cells

  • Enter data

  • Select and format data

  • Copy and paste formatting data

  • Edit data

  • Insert and resize columns

  • Save a workbook


Learn how to work with functions, formulas and lists



  • Work with cells, rows and columns

  • Sort and filter lists

  • Change the width of columns so that you can see all the data in cells

  • Use simple formulas and functions to do basic math

  • Learn about the different kinds of operators (+,-,/,*)

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