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<p>Introduction xv</p> <p>Assessment Test xix</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Managing Worksheets and Workbooks 1</b></p> <p>Importing Data into Workbooks 2</p> <p>Bringing in Data from TXT Files 3</p> <p>Importing Data from CSV Files 4</p> <p>Navigating Within Workbooks 8</p> <p>Searching for Data Within a Workbook 8</p> <p>Navigating to Named Cells, Ranges, or Workbook Elements 10</p> <p>Inserting and Removing Hyperlinks 12</p> <p>Formatting Worksheets and Workbooks 20</p> <p>Modifying Page Settings 20</p> <p>Adjusting Row Height and Column Width 22</p> <p>Customizing Headers and Footers 30</p> <p>Customizing Options and Views 36</p> <p>Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar 37</p> <p>Displaying and Modifying Workbook Content in Different Views 41</p> <p>Freezing Worksheet Rows and Columns 44</p> <p>Changing Window Views 46</p> <p>Modifying Basic Workbook Properties 48</p> <p>Displaying Formulas 49</p> <p>Configuring Content for Collaboration 52</p> <p>Setting a Print Area 52</p> <p>Saving Workbooks in Other File Formats 54</p> <p>Configuring Print Settings 54</p> <p>Inspecting Workbooks for Issues 55</p> <p>Summary 59</p> <p>Key Terms 59</p> <p>Exam Essentials 59</p> <p>Review Questions 61</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Using Data Cells and Ranges 63</b></p> <p>Manipulating Data in Worksheets 64</p> <p>Pasting Data by Using Special Paste Options 64</p> <p>Filling Cells by Using Auto Filling 68</p> <p>Inserting and Deleting Multiple Columns or Rows 70</p> <p>Adding and Removing Cells 72</p> <p>Formatting Cells and Ranges 75</p> <p>Merging and Unmerging Cells 75</p> <p>Modifying Cell Alignment, Orientation, and Indentation 76</p> <p>Formatting Cells by Using Format Painter 79</p> <p>Wrapping Text Within Cells 80</p> <p>Using Number Formatting 82</p> <p>Applying Cell Formatting from the Format Cells Dialog Box 83</p> <p>Working with Cell Styles 84</p> <p>Clearing Cell Formatting 86</p> <p>Defining and Referencing Named Ranges 88</p> <p>Defining a Named Range 88</p> <p>Naming a Table 93</p> <p>Summarizing Data Visually 95</p> <p>Inserting Sparklines 95</p> <p>Applying Built-In Conditional Formatting 99</p> <p>Removing Conditional Formatting 101</p> <p>Summary 105</p> <p>Key Terms 105</p> <p>Exam Essentials 105</p> <p>Review Questions 107</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Working with Tables and Table Data 109</b></p> <p>Creating and Formatting Tables 110</p> <p>Creating Excel Tables from Cell Ranges 110</p> <p>Applying Table Styles 112</p> <p>Converting Tables to Cell Ranges 113</p> <p>Modifying Tables 115</p> <p>Adding or Remove Table Rows and Columns 115</p> <p>Configuring Table Style Options 118</p> <p>Inserting and Configuring Total Rows 119</p> <p>Filtering and Sorting Table Data 122</p> <p>Filtering Records 122</p> <p>Sorting Data by Multiple Columns 126</p> <p>Summary 128</p> <p>Key Terms 129</p> <p>Exam Essentials 129</p> <p>Review Questions 130</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Performing Operations by Using Formulas and Functions 133</b></p> <p>Inserting References 134</p> <p>Inserting Relative, Absolute, and Mixed References 135</p> <p>Referencing Named Ranges and Named Tables in Formulas 137</p> <p>Calculating and Transforming Datas 140</p> <p>Performing Calculations Using the AVERAGE(), MAX(),  MIN(), and SUM() Functions 140</p> <p>Perform Conditional Operations by Using the IF() Function 151</p> <p>Formatting and Modifying Text 155</p> <p>Formatting Text Using the RIGHT(), LEFT(), and MID() Functions 155</p> <p>Formatting Text Using the UPPER(), LOWER(), and LEN() Functions 159</p> <p>Formatting Text Using the CONCAT() and TEXTJOIN() Functions 163</p> <p>Summary 166</p> <p>Key Terms 167</p> <p>Exam Essentials 167</p> <p>Review Questions 168</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Managing Charts 171</b></p> <p>Creating Charts 172</p> <p>Building Charts 172</p> <p>Working with Chart Sheets 174</p> <p>Modifying Charts 178</p> <p>Adding Data Series to Charts 178</p> <p>Switching Between Rows and Columns in Source Data 181</p> <p>Adding and Modifying Chart Elements 182</p> <p>Formatting Charts 185</p> <p>Using Chart Layouts 186</p> <p>Applying Chart Styles 194</p> <p>Adding Alternative Text to Charts for Accessibility 196</p> <p>Summary 198</p> <p>Key Terms 198</p> <p>Exam Essentials 199</p> <p>Review Questions 200</p> <p><b>Appendix: Answers to Review Questions 203</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Managing Worksheets and Workbooks 204</p> <p>Chapter 2: Using Data Cells and Ranges 204</p> <p>Chapter 3: Working with Tables and Table Data 205</p> <p>Chapter 4: Performing Operations by Using Formulas and Functions 206</p> <p>Chapter 5: Managing Charts 206</p> <p>Index 209</p>

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