Excel

📘 Excel Quick Start Guide

🧭 Getting Started

Create a workbook:
- Go to File > New and choose a blank workbook or a template.
Open recent files:
- Go to File > Open to access recently used or pinned workbooks.
Stay connected:
- Sign in under File > Account to access files from OneDrive or SharePoint.

💡 Interface Basics

Quick Access Toolbar:
- Keep favorite commands visible for easy access.
Ribbon tabs:
- Explore tools and features organized by category.
Show or hide ribbon:
- Use the pin icon to keep it open or hide it.
Switch or create sheets:
- Click the “+” next to sheet tabs.

🔍 Finding & Using Features

Search box:
- Use “Tell me what you want to do” to find commands or help topics.
Smart Lookup:
- Search the web for definitions or related information directly from Excel.
Contextual commands:
- Selecting tables, charts, or objects reveals extra tabs with specific tools.

📊 Working with Data & Functions

Insert/Edit functions:
- Use the formula bar or Formulas > Insert Function to add or edit formulas.
Excel tables:
- Format a range of cells as a table for easier data management and analysis.
Charts:
- Customize charts by adding, removing, or formatting elements.

👥 Collaboration & Sharing

Share your workbook:
- Click the Share button to invite others or generate a sharing link.
Cloud integration:
- Access files from anywhere through OneDrive or SharePoint.

👁️ View & Navigation Tools

Change view:
- Use buttons on the status bar or the zoom slider to adjust the display.
Discover contextual tools:
- Selecting specific objects (like charts) reveals extra design and format options.

📚 More Resources

Get other Quick Start Guides:
- Visit Microsoft Quick Start Guides
Training & tutorials:
- Explore free Excel learning resources at Microsoft Training
Send feedback:
- Use File > Feedback to share suggestions with the Excel team.