Checking for Formula Errors in Microsoft® Excel 2003 is a one-lesson intermediate level course that guides you through identifying and correcting errors in basic and complex formulas in Excel 2003 using step-by-step hands-on activities.
First, you will learn how to view formulas in their cells instead of the formulas’ results by switching to Formula Auditing Mode and how to use the AutoCalculate tool verify a simple formula using common functions, such as the SUM function. Next, you will learn how to identify worksheet and formula errors using a number of Excel tools: the Error Checking tool, the Formula Auditing toolbar, the Circular Reference toolbar, color-coded cell borders, the Evaluate Formula dialog box, and the Watch Window toolbar.
Then you will learn how to display the active workbook in multiple windows, compare two workbooks side by side, and split a single worksheet into multiple viewing panes. Finally, you will learn how to protect and unprotect worksheet cells and hide formulas.
Important: The sample files used in this course require that you have Excel 2002 or 2003 installed on your system.
To successfully complete this course you should be familiar with basic Excel features and be able to:
· start and close the Excel software
· open, save, and close Excel workbooks
· enter, edit, format, and select data on Excel worksheets
· use Excel menus, toolbars, shortcut menus, and keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks
· create basic Excel formulas using common functions, such as SUM
· create complex Excel formulas using nested IF functions
· create 3-D Excel formulas that link worksheets and workbooks
· use the mouse to point to, click, double-click, right-click, and drag items on your computer’s screen
· use the keyboard and its numeric keypad to enter text or numbers
· use basic Windows operating system features, such as the Windows taskbar and dialog boxes
Participants will learn to:
- Toggle on or off Formula Auditing Mode to view actual formulas in their cells
- Use the AutoCalculate feature to review simple formulas that find the sum, minimum, maximum, or average of a range of values
- Use the Error Checking tool and the Formula Auditing toolbar to identify and correct common errors
- Create and resolve a circular reference
- Use color-coded cell borders to correct a cell reference in a formula
- Step through a complex formula containing nested IF functions
- Use the Watch Window toolbar to observe changes to cells
- View the active workbook in multiple windows
- Compare two workbooks side by side
- Split a large worksheet into multiple viewing panes
- Protect worksheet cells and hide formulas
| Presentation Method: Self-Study Category: Business Management and Organization CPE credit: 2 Hours Program Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic Excel features Advance Preparation: None Exam expiration date: Participants must submit exams for grading within one year from the date of purchase For more information regarding refunds, complaints, or cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 817-477-0222.  American CPE, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to: National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org NASBA Sponsor number 108096 |
