Microsoft Excel for dummies - learn the basics of Excel

In this video, I will teach you the most basic functions in Microsoft Excel to get you familiar with the program. You will learn rows, columns, text formatting and more. You'll create your first spreadsheet, a very basic contact list. More videos in this series to come!

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[helenaoki]

Great video. I’ve been intimidated by excel my whole life but feel like it’s simpler than I made it up to be.

[palomahernandez]

I can now say in job interviews that I know how to use excel! Thank you!

[fizz]

Great video! And only in 7 Minutes, I dint have the patience to watch an hour long video but your video explained all the facts in only a few minutes! Thanks Man

[cuprunnethover]

I had heard of the program but never had to use it before. My boss asked if I knew how to use the program today. Now it doesn't seem so difficult to use! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[GrippyGoth]

Needed this refresher, it's been a minute, great job making it easy to follow and grasp

[ritaturner]

I already have questions. How do you hide/unhide columns and delete columns? Also I saw someone take a portion or a spreadsheet and drop into a word doc and it turned into a table. How do you do that? Best Excel class I’ve seen on YouTube. ❤

[zsuzsannamatalucci]

Thank you! Great, clear, simple and easily understandable explanations!

[patrickpepper]

Probably the best I have found so far.

[KANJ]

Wonderful video. Brought back memories of when I tried Excel 97. Thx !!!

[lorenaw]

Great information for everyone, specially a novice trying Excel. Step by step in every day terms. Easy to understand. Your coffee cup - WOW!

[bethyberryy]

watching before an interview, that i just found out i need excel for! thanks! i feel so much less intimidated now!

[arizonanative]

Nice beginning video. I hope you made more on Excel. Thanks!

[smackroscoe]

I'm an old fart. Watched 3X & I got it & then immediately banged out my version. Your a great teacher! Well done!

[Exercisewithleah]

Thank you learnt a few things here today

[EPYes]

Excellent "battleship" reference !
Video, A+

[mostwantedmtl]

Thanks for the tutorial, looking on level 2 clip, need to learn how to create formulas that can sumn up quantities etc

[AliGatorRN]

Thank you! This is great for the Uber basics. I will share with my staff. Do you have like a Part 2 more advanced video to learn functionality? I use excel as a clinical nurse educator and want to learn how to create staff lists and see if there is a way to have a function where let’s say for example someone’s certification was expiring I could set up an algorithm or formula to high the date in the sheet when the date is approaching expiration like 30 days out and shows up yellow or shows up red when it’s expired? This is to help keep track of staff records and compliance. Thanks again!!

[belindasedberry]

I'm a little late to the party but THIS was so super helpful!! Thank you!

[berenicebluberry]

That coffee mug makes your show look small 🤣 Thank you for the 101 on Excel, I have a job interview today and I will be trained on using excel but want to warm myself up to it!

[binkyfaith]

Thank you I’m really computer illiterate so I’m trying to educate myself👏🏿🙏🏿❤️