Excel Topics Detailed Explanation
Excel Topics Detailed Explanation
Examples
Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) – Keyboard Shortcuts
Subtopics:
- Adding Commands: Add commands like Save, Print, Undo, or even custom macros for easy
access.
- Rearranging Icons: You can rearrange the icons in the QAT for efficiency.
- Export/Import QAT: Save your custom Quick Access Toolbar settings to use across
different machines.
Examples:
- Adding Save & Print Commands: Right-click on 'Save' in the ribbon and choose 'Add to
Quick Access Toolbar.' Press 'Alt + 1' to save, 'Alt + 2' to open the print dialog.
- Export Settings: Go to 'File > Options > Quick Access Toolbar' and click 'Import/Export' to
export your custom QAT settings.
Copy-Paste Clipboard
Subtopics:
Examples:
- Clipboard Pane: Press 'Ctrl + C' twice to open the clipboard, copy multiple items, and paste
any from the clipboard pane.
- Paste Special: Copy data, press 'Ctrl + Alt + V' to bring up 'Paste Special.' Select 'Values' to
paste values only.
- Transpose: Copy a row, right-click, and choose 'Paste Special > Transpose' to turn the row
into a column.
Relative Reference vs Absolute Reference
Subtopics:
Examples:
- Toggle Reference: Type 'A1' in a formula, press 'F4' to cycle through relative and absolute
references.
Freeze Panes
Subtopics:
- Freeze Top Row: Keeps the top row visible while scrolling.
Examples:
- Freeze First Column: Go to 'View > Freeze Panes > Freeze First Column.'
- Freeze Custom Section: Click on B2, then go to 'View > Freeze Panes > Freeze Panes' to
freeze both row 1 and column A.