Introduction
Welcome
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Using the exercise files
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1. Top Ten Shortcuts
Enter data or formulas in non-adjacent cells simultaneously
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Convert formulas to values with a simple drag
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Copy data or formulas down a column instantly
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Adjust all or selected column widths or row heights in a flash
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Instantly display all worksheet formulas
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Create charts instantly with either of these keystroke shortcuts
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Display a print preview instantly
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Instantly enter today's date or time
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Undo, Redo, and Repeat with keystrokes
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Zoom in and out quickly
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2. Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar Tips
Expand and collapse the Ribbon and full-screen views
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Access Ribbon commands with Alt key sequences
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Adjust the Quick Access Toolbar
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3. Display Shortcuts
Create split screens and frozen titles in a flash
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Restore missing labels and hide repeating labels
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Customize the display of Status bar totals
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4. Navigation Shortcuts
Navigate between workbooks efficiently
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Navigate between worksheets efficiently
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Navigate within worksheets
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5. Selection Shortcuts
Select an entire row, column, or worksheet
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Select noncontiguous ranges and visible cells only
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Select the current region of cells and move around region corners
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6. Data Entry and Editing Shortcuts
Accelerate data entry
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Enter dates and date series efficiently
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Enter times and time series efficiently
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Use Custom Lists for rapid data entry and list-based sorting
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Enhanced editing tools
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7. Drag-and-Drop Techniques
Accelerate copy-and-move tasks
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Accelerate worksheet copying and moving
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Drag and insert with the Shift key
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Display Paste Special options instantly
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Accelerate Copy, Move, and Paste actions with the right mouse button
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8. Formula Shortcuts
Create formulas rapidly
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Select all cells that depend on the active cell
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Select all cells that can affect the active cell
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Use AutoSum shortcuts
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Use rounding shortcuts
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Generate random numbers
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Count the number of unique entries
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Perform calculations without formulas
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9. Operational Shortcuts
Insert, delete, hide, and unhide columns and rows rapidly
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Realign imported text
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Select and manipulate blank cells
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Collapse and expand detail quickly with outlining shortcuts
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Create double-spaced or triple-spaced printouts quickly
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10. Formatting Shortcuts
Use keystroke shortcuts for frequently needed numeric formats
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Accentuate date with alignment tools
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Add a color background to every fifth row in a range
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Use Conditional Formatting based on comparison criteria
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Use Conditional Formatting to highlight formula cells only
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Create custom formats: Dot leaders and more
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Use special formats for times over 24 hours
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Add and remove a strikethrough or a border with keystroke shortcuts
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11. Database Techniques
Sort data with single buttons
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Clean up spaces quickly
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Identify and eliminate duplicates
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Split column data into multiple columns with Flash Fill
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Join data from multiple columns into one column with Flash Fill
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Ensure unique entries with data validation rules
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Force typed dates to be only weekdays with data validation rules
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Display unique items from large lists
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12. Charting and Visual Object Tips
Manipulate chart placement with dragging techniques
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Create chart titles from cell content
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Create and manipulate shapes and use Shift and Ctrl keys
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Create linked dynamic and static images
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13. Ten Tiny Tips
Become more proficient with these short tips
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Ex_Files_Excel_2013_Tips.zip
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