How to Learn the Excel Program
- 1). Learn Excel within the program by selecting "Help" and "Microsoft Excel Help" or by pressing the "F1" key. The "Excel Help" task pane will open on the right. Type a question into the search bar and press "Enter."
- 2). Use the "Table of Contents" in the "Excel Help" task pane to get additional tutorials.
- 3). Get up to speed on Excel (if you're now using a different version of Excel) by selecting the "What's New" link in the "Excel Help" task pane.
- 4). Visit Microsoft Office Online to learn how to use Excel. Select the "Products" tab. Then pick your version of Excel from the "Help and How-to" section in the left navigation. Type your question into the search box to get specific answers to a question.
- 5). Learn Excel through discussion groups at Microsoft Office Online.
- 6). Make use of Excel trainings, demos and Web casts at the "Training" section of the Microsoft Office Online website.
- 7). Learn how to use Excel from experienced Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals, see References).
- 8). Use a book to learn Excel. You can use e-books, purchase a book, or borrow one from your local library.
- 9). Take a class online or in a classroom to learn how to use Excel. You can sign up for an affordable and fast-paced course at a community college.
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Find Excel tutorials, resources and solutions on the Internet to learn how to use the application. The resources are free and helpful.