Unlocking Excel for Data
Analysis
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of Excel's
capabilities for data analysis, covering key functionalities from
basic calculations to advanced techniques.
by Akshat Bahuguna
Introducing Excel
Overview User Interface
Excel is a widely used spreadsheet software for data Excel provides a user-friendly interface with tools and
entry, analysis, and visualization. features suitable for users of all skill levels.
Excel Workbooks and
Worksheets
Workbooks Worksheets
Workbooks are the primary Worksheets are individual
containers for storing and sheets within a workbook.
managing data in Excel. Each worksheet contains
They consist of one or more cells organized into rows
worksheets. and columns.
Entering and Formatting
Data
1 Data Entry
Data can be entered into cells, which are individual units
within a worksheet.
2 Data Types
Excel supports various data types, including numbers, text,
dates, and formulas.
3 Formatting
Formatting options allow you to customize the appearance
of cells, including fonts, colors, and alignment.
Performing Calculations
Basic Calculations Functions and Formulas
Excel provides basic mathematical operators for Functions are pre-built formulas, while formulas are
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. custom equations combining cell references, operators,
and functions.
Sorting and Filtering Data
Sorting Filtering
Sorting data arranges rows or Filtering data displays only rows
columns in ascending or that meet specific criteria,
descending order based on a hiding rows that do not match.
specific criterion.
Creating Charts and
Graphs
Bar Charts
Bar charts are used to compare data values across different
categories.
Line Charts
Line charts are used to show trends in data over time.
Pie Charts
Pie charts are used to show the proportion of different parts
of a whole.
Advanced Data Analysis
Data Manipulation
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2 Conditional Formatting
3 Lookup Functions
Pivot Table
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