External data & workbook tools : learn Excel 365 / Simon Sez IT.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Simon Sez IT (Firm), instructor, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Excel (Computer file).

Electronic spreadsheets.

Business--Computer programs.

Business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (52 min.)) : sound, color.

Edition:

[First edition].

Place of Publication:

[Christmas, Florida] : Simon Sez IT, 2025.

Summary:

External Data & Workbook Tools: Learn Excel 365 equips you with the skills to manage data efficiently across multiple worksheets, workbooks, and external sources. You will learn how to link and synchronize data to stay accurate, dynamic, and consistent without repetitive manual updates. You'll start by setting up your Excel environment for maximum productivity, including customizing the Ribbon with tabs and groups tailored to your workflow. You will practice creating links between cells in the same workbook, across different workbooks, and to external sources such as other Excel files, Access databases, and web data. The course also covers importing data using Power Query, cleaning and transforming it, and establishing live connections for real-time updates. You will explore tools like the Watch Window, which lets you monitor key data points in large datasets without endless scrolling, and learn strategies to ensure your connections remain secure and dependable. You will also work with Excel tables to improve organization, formatting, and analysis. This includes applying structured references for efficient formulas, using filters and slicers for interactive insights, and creating custom table styles to match your needs. By the end, you'll be able to manage complex datasets with more speed, accuracy, and flexibility. These skills will save you time, reduce errors, and help you make confident decisions based on up-to-date information in Excel 365. In this course, you'll learn how to: ⁰́Ø Establish and maintain dynamic data links between workbooks. ⁰́Ø Add, manage, and utilize the Watch Window for data monitoring. ⁰́Ø Create custom Excel Ribbon tabs and groups with personalized commands. ⁰́Ø Import data from external sources and maintain live data connections. ⁰́Ø Clean and transform external data using Power Query Editor. ⁰́Ø Import data from Access databases and manage connection properties. ⁰́Ø Import and clean web-based data using Power Query's functions. ⁰́Ø Convert data ranges into Excel tables and apply table styles. ⁰́Ø Use Excel tables to filter, sort, and calculate data efficiently. ⁰́Ø Apply structured references within Excel tables for formulas. ⁰́Ø Utilize Excel tables' total row feature for automatic calculations. ⁰́Ø Create and apply custom table styles to enhance data presentation. The following files are included in the Resources section below: Exercise Files - Used to practice and complete the course exercises. Course Files - Used to follow along with the instructor during lessons.

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

OCLC:

1535652604

Publisher Number:

10499SSIMONSEZIT