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Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a versatile spreadsheet application that helps you format, organize, visualize, and analyze data for both professional and personal projects. Excel spreadsheets can be used for everything from simple calculations and sorted lists to complex analysis using a range of formulas.

In this section, we'll explore resources to help you get familiar with Excel's layout and basic functions. We'll also point you to additional training opportunities to advance your skills at Sheridan.

Check Service Sheridan to learn how to access Microsoft 365 for Students, which includes access to online, mobile, and full-featured desktop apps.

Excel Tutorial for Beginners | Excel Made Easy by Leila Gharani

Excel Training from Microsoft

Click on the boxes or download the templates below to explore Excel training resources from Microsoft!

  • Quick Start

    A short guide to get you started with Excel!

  • Intro to Excel

    Create a new workbook, use worksheets, and use Excel as a calculator.

  • Rows & Columns

    Insert and delete rows and columns, freeze panes, and filter values.

  • Cells

    Move and copy cells and cell contents, find and replace text and numbers, import or export text files, and more.

  • Formatting

    Available number formats in Excel, conditional formatting, align or rotate text in a cell, and more.

  • Share & Co-author

    Share your Excel worksheet with others, collaborate at the same time with co-authoring, and more.

  • Formulas & Functions

    Overview of formulas in Excel, including XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUM function, and more.

  • Create & Format Tables

    Create and format tables, sort and filter data use slicers, and more.

  • Charts

    Create a chart, add or remove titles, change formatting, and add a trend or moving average line.

  • PivotTables

    Create a PivotTable to analyze worksheet data, create a PivotChart, and more.

  • Share & Co-author

    Share your Excel worksheet with others, collaborate at the same time with co-authoring, and more.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

LinkedIn Learning provides access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses. Check out the courses below to learn more—you can even earn certificates to add to your LinkedIn Learning page too!

Log in with your Sheridan credentials (your username/password) to access the course.

Making Excel Workbook Accessible

It's important to make sure your Excel workbooks are accessible and can be read by everyone, including people with disabilities.

Watch the video below and click on the links for step-by-step instructions and best practices on how to make your files accessible.

Creating Accessible Excel Documents by National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials

Microsoft Accessibility Tools

Microsoft Excel Templates

Check out Microsoft's free collection of customizable Excel templates to start your own projects including:

  • Monthly planners and task lists to improve your Time Management skills (learn more on the Academic Skills Hub).
  • Personal budgets and spending trackers.
  • Chore charts and meal planners for home use.
  • Service records for cars, appliances, and other household items.
  • Symptom trackers and health charts, and more!

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