MA-IntroGSheets: Introduction to Google Sheets

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About this Course

Attendees of the Introduction to Google Sheets course will learn essential skills to effectively use Google Sheets for various tasks. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Google Sheets, enabling participants to perform a wide range of functions with confidence. From the basics of navigating the interface and entering data to more advanced topics like using formulas, modifying sheet data, and creating charts, attendees will gain the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently manage and analyze data. By the end of the course, participants will be able to create, format, and manipulate spreadsheets, utilize various functions and formulas, and present data visually through charts and graphs. This course aims to equip attendees with the tools and techniques necessary to leverage Google Sheets for both personal and professional use.

Audience Profile

If you have never used a spreadsheet program before, you should not take this class. The class is fast-paced and assumes you understand the basic spreadsheet concepts. You already know how to do things in Microsoft Excel–now you just need to learn how to do the same things in Google Sheets.

At Course Completion

Outline

Getting Started
Signing in to Google Apps
Using the Google Apps Menu
Accessing Sheets from Drive
Making a Copy of a Spreadsheet
Understanding the Display Screen
Using the Menu and the Toolbar
Using Help
Entering Data
Changing the Active Cell
Selecting a Range of Cells
Creating a New Spreadsheet from a Template
Creating and Naming a New Spreadsheet
Inserting, Renaming and Deleting Sheets
Entering Constant Values and using Autofill
Modifying Cell Contents
Closing a Spreadsheet
Using Formulas
Entering Formulas
Using Autofill with Formulas
Using the SUM Function
Using Common Functions
Correcting Formula Errors
Modifying Sheet Data
Copying and Pasting Constant Values and Formulas
Cutting and Pasting Constant Values and Formulas
Checking Spelling
Using Find and Replace
Working with Versions
Viewing Details
Formatting Sheets
Formatting Numbers
Formatting Text
Formatting Cells
Aligning Cell Contents
Using Paint Format
Using Alternating Colors
Changing the Theme
Using Conditional Formatting
Modifying Columns and Rows
Moving Columns or Rows
Resizing Column or Rows
Inserting Columns or Rows
Deleting Columns or Rows
Hiding Columns or Rows
Grouping Columns or Rows
Freezing and Unfreezing Columns or Rows
Using Zoom
Printing Sheets
Previewing a Sheet for Printing
Working with Print Settings
Inserting Page Breaks
Creating Headers and Footers
Repeating Row and Column Headers
Printing a Sheet
Working with Charts and Pictures
Creating a Chart
Changing the Chart Location and Size
Working with the Chart Editor Setup Options
Working with the Chart Editor Customize Options
Inserting an Image
Creating a Drawing
Editing a Drawing

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user computer skills, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser.