Post on 12-Jan-2016
Using Advanced Formatting and Analysis Tools
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Working with Grouped Worksheets: Grouping Worksheets
Data is entered simultaneously on all worksheets in the group
The “Grouped” sheet tabs turn white
The word “Group” displays in the title bar
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Working with Grouped Worksheets: Ungrouping Worksheets
Remember to “ungroup” when ready to enter variable data
Ungroup using pop-up menu
Use sheet tab not in group
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Working with Grouped Worksheets: Fill Across Worksheets
Copy existing data to other worksheets in the group
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Consolidating Worksheet Data Combine values from source worksheets
into a destination sheet
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Destination
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Consolidating Worksheet Data: Consolidation Functions
Consolidation Functions SUM AVERAGE MIN MAX
The SUM function is most commonly used
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Consolidating Worksheet Data: Types of Consolidation
3-D referencing References same cell in
multiple worksheets
By position References same range in
multiple worksheets Works well with identical
layouts
By category References cells by row and
column Works well with different
layouts
Choose function
Reference list
Enter the reference or click to use Point Mode
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Working with Data Validation Restrict data entry in cells
Type Range
Create input messages and error alert messagesto customize the validation
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Using Natural Language Formulas Use row and column headings instead of cell
references to create formulas Type formulas exactly as they are written in the worksheet
Natural language formulas can be unpredictable with functions
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Working with Conditional Formatting
Applies specific formatting depending on set conditions
Option
Comparison operator
Format
Preview
Value
Add additional conditions
Conditional formatting is used as a visual alarm to indicate that a value is outside the parameters
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Using Analysis Tools: Data Tables Data table created from a formula with two
variables
The input cells areblank so Excel can input multiple values from the rows and columns they represent into the formula
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Using Analysis Tools: Scenario Manager
Scenario Named combination of
values assigned to variables in a what-if model
Manage Scenarios Save and compare multiple
scenarios
Add Scenarios Add additional what-if
models
Using Advanced Formatting and Analysis Tools