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How to use Microsoft Excel – A quick introductory guide for beginners

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Are you wondering how to use Microsoft Excel? Not sure where to begin? This video is the perfect starting point for first time users.

A basic understanding of Microsoft Excel is an essential skill for the modern working world. But don’t worry if you’re not there yet. At 848, we have Microsoft Certified training specialists who have put together some useful videos and guides designed for Excel beginners.

For more ‘how to’ videos about Microsoft Excel, please take a look at our Microsoft Excel for beginners channel on our YouTube.



What is discussed in this video?

  • Launching Microsoft Excel on your device
  • Take a tour of the window
  • Learn about the basic features and functionality
  • Creating your first workbook
  • How to easily enter and edit your data

The benefits of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft 365 productivity apps

Microsoft Excel is a designed for both experts and novices. With an intuitive and user friendly interface, anyone can easily create spreadsheets from templates or on your own, and use modern formulas to perform calculations. Discover how to present your data in compelling ways and provide a better understanding of your data.

From Microsoft Excel to Word, PowerPoint and Teams, the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps enables teams to work collaboratively regardless of where they’re located. You can share your workbook and other documents with others and always work on the latest version for real-time collaboration and to help get work done faster.


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