2014
Lynda
Dennis Taylor
0:49
English

Excel isn't just for flat files. You can use it to create a simple database and get even more insights into your data. Join author Dennis Taylor and learn how to create a simple database. The course explains the limits of Excel as a data-management tool and spells out the design considerations for creating a database with it. Dennis also shows how to simplify database creation with tables and manage data with the Form and Data Validation tools.

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
1. Database Design Concerns
Design concepts for setting up large lists and restructuring downloaded data
Recognizing problems
2. Tables
Converting data into tables for enhanced visual appeal and content control
Using the Design tab to control table formatting
Expanding tables automatically and adding totals
Working with formulas in tables
Using slicers to facilitate table filtering
3. Controlling the Creation of New Data
Using the Form tool to build and view data
Using Data Validation to restrict data entries
Use validation tools to check the validity of existing data
Conclusion
Next steps

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