How to Use Excel for Beginners: Files, Worksheets, and Basic Formulas

In this session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel and how it is used for data analysis and business analytics. This beginner-friendly lesson introduces Excel files, workbooks, worksheets, cells, and how to enter and organize data.

You’ll also learn how to perform basic calculations using formulas, use copy and paste efficiently, and apply essential keyboard shortcuts that help you work faster and more accurately in Excel. This lesson is designed for anyone starting their journey into data analytics or business analysis.



Key Takeaways
Understand what Excel is and how it is used for data analysis
Learn the difference between Excel files, workbooks, and worksheets
Learn how to enter and organize data in Excel
Understand how cells work
Learn how to use basic formulas for calculations
Learn how to use copy and paste efficiently
Learn essential Excel keyboard shortcuts



Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Excel
04:30 What is an Excel file?
10:20 What is a workbook?
16:10 What is a worksheet?
22:45 How to enter data in Excel
30:40 Understanding cells
38:20 Basic calculations in Excel
50:10 Introduction to formulas
1:05:30 Copy and paste in Excel
1:18:40 Excel keyboard shortcuts
1:35:00 Summary and next steps




Q&A
Q: What is Excel used for in data analysis?
A: Excel is used to organize, clean, analyze, and visualize data for reporting and decision making.

Q: What is the difference between a workbook and a worksheet?
A: A workbook is an Excel file that contains one or more worksheets. A worksheet is a single spreadsheet tab inside a workbook.

Q: What is a cell in Excel?
A: A cell is a single box in a worksheet where data is entered and stored.

Q: How do you perform calculations in Excel?
A: Calculations in Excel are done using formulas, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Q: Is Excel good for beginners in data analytics?
A: Yes, Excel is one of the best tools for beginners because it is easy to learn and widely used in data analytics and business roles.



Learning Path
This video is part of the Excel for Data Analysis (Beginner to Advanced Learning Path).
🔗 Watch the full playlist here:    • How to Use Excel for Data Analysis (Beginn...  





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