Excel 2016 Database Features and PivotTables Course Outline
 (1 day) 
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Overview
Learn the essentials regarding managing data and creating PivotTables in Excel. Create tables; import, modify and analyze data; create and enhance PivotTables.

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Target Student
The course is for individuals who are responsible managing data and creating PivotTables in Excel.

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Prerequisites
Excel 2013 or 2016 Introduction or equivalent skills.

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Course Outline

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Using Lists
Using Auto Fill to Enter Data
Using AutoComplete
Creating and Using Absolute Named Ranges
Working with Data Validation
Inserting and Deleting Columns or Rows
Freezing and Unfreezing Panes
Splitting a Worksheet Window
Using Functions with Lists

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Using Table Features
Creating a Table
Formatting a Table
Sorting a Table
Filtering a Table
Creating a Slicer
Working with the Total Row
Creating a Calculated Column

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Working with Data
Importing Data from a Text File
Exporting Data
Converting Text to Columns
Using Flash Fill
Using Text Functions
Connecting to Data in an Access Database
Creating a Web Query
Importing Web Data using a Saved Query
Working with Hyperlinks

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Creating and Working with PivotTables
Understanding PivotTables
Creating a PivotTable using Worksheet Data
Creating a PivotTable using an External Data Connection
Laying out a PivotTable on a Worksheet
Modifying PivotTable Fields
Using a Report Filter
Refreshing a PivotTable
Formatting a PivotTable
Using VLOOKUP to Add a Column to a List

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Enhancing PivotTables
Working with Summary Functions
Creating a Slicer
Applying Filters
Grouping Data
Using a Timeline
Creating a Calculated Field
Creating a Calculated Item
Creating a PivotChart