Excel Tutorials

Go beyond basics — pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, data analysis, and automation techniques.

Start Learning
15Chapters
2h 7mtotal reading
Beginner to Advanced
Chapter 1

Introduction to Excel

Get started with Microsoft Excel — the interface, workbooks, worksheets, cells, navigation, and essential keyboard shortcuts.

9 min read|
ExcelIntroductionSpreadsheets
Chapter 2

Data Entry & Formatting

Enter data efficiently, format numbers, dates, and text, apply cell styles, and build professional-looking spreadsheets.

9 min read|
ExcelFormattingNumber Formats
Chapter 3

Formulas & Functions Basics

Master Excel formulas — cell references, arithmetic, SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF, and building reusable calculation logic.

8 min read|
ExcelFormulasFunctions
Chapter 4

Text Functions

Manipulate, extract, clean, and combine text — LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TRIM, UPPER, LOWER, FIND, SUBSTITUTE, CONCAT, and more.

7 min read|
ExcelText FunctionsLEFT
Chapter 5

Lookup Functions — VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH & XLOOKUP

Find data across tables with VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and the modern XLOOKUP — the most important Excel skill for data work.

8 min read|
ExcelVLOOKUPINDEX
Chapter 6

Date & Time Functions

Work with dates and times in Excel — TODAY, NOW, DATE, DATEDIF, NETWORKDAYS, and formatting dates for reports and calculations.

8 min read|
ExcelDate FunctionsTime
Chapter 7

Logical Functions — AND, OR, NOT, SWITCH

Build decision logic in Excel — AND, OR, NOT, SWITCH, nested IF patterns, and combining logical tests for real-world rules.

7 min read|
ExcelLogical FunctionsAND
Chapter 8

Statistical Functions

Analyse data with SUMIF, AVERAGEIF, COUNTIF, PERCENTILE, STDEV, RANK, and other statistical functions for business reporting.

8 min read|
ExcelStatistical FunctionsSUMIF
Chapter 9

Sorting & Filtering

Organise and slice your data — single and multi-level sort, AutoFilter, Advanced Filter, SORT and FILTER functions in Excel 365.

9 min read|
ExcelSortFilter
Chapter 10

Pivot Tables

Summarise thousands of rows instantly — create pivot tables, add slicers, group dates, build calculated fields, and refresh data.

8 min read|
ExcelPivot TablesPivotTable
Chapter 11

Charts & Visualisations

Create and customise Excel charts — column, line, pie, bar, scatter, and combo charts — with formatting, sparklines, and dynamic titles.

9 min read|
ExcelChartsVisualisation
Chapter 12

Data Validation & Protection

Control data entry with dropdown lists, validation rules, and input messages — then lock sheets and workbooks to prevent unwanted changes.

9 min read|
ExcelData ValidationDropdown
Chapter 13

Named Ranges & Excel Tables

Replace cryptic cell addresses with readable names — create Named Ranges, define Table structured references, and use the Name Manager.

8 min read|
ExcelNamed RangesExcel Tables
Chapter 14

Conditional Formatting

Automatically colour and highlight cells based on rules — highlight rules, data bars, colour scales, icon sets, and formula-based formatting.

9 min read|
ExcelConditional FormattingData Bars
Chapter 15

Macros & VBA

Automate Excel with macros — record tasks, edit VBA code, write Sub procedures, interact with worksheets, and create basic user interfaces.

11 min read|
ExcelMacrosVBA