1. Using Advanced Formatting and Analysis Tools

2. 2 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

3. 3 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

4. 4 Working with Grouped Worksheets: Fill Across Worksheets Copy existing data to other worksheets in the group

5. 5 Consolidating Worksheet Data  Combine values from source worksheets into a destination sheet Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Destination

6. 6 Consolidating Worksheet Data: Consolidation Functions  Consolidation Functions  SUM  AVERAGE  MIN  MAX The SUM function is most commonly used

7. 7 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

8. 8 Working with Data Validation  Restrict data entry in cells  Type  Range Create input messages and error alert messages to customize the validation

9. 9 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

10. 10 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

11. 11 Using Analysis Tools: Data Tables  Data table created from a formula with two variables The input cells are blank so Excel can input multiple values from the rows and columns they represent into the formula

12. 12 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

13. Using Advanced Formatting and Analysis Tools