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Free Webinar Recording – Excel Format as Table Feature

Feedback score 95% based on 58 responses

In March 2020 I presented a session on Excel’s Format as Table Feature. I covered it’s advantages and how to use it to improve your Excel files.

The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content is listed below the video.

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CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

In this session you will learn all about Excel’s formatted tables.

Many of Excel’s features and functions work seamlessly with formatted tables. They can help you improve the structure and reliability of your spreadsheet files.

Formatted tables can allow you to create powerful reports like those in a relational databases.

Topics covered

  • advantages and limitations of formatted tables
  • keyboard shortcuts
  • using formatted tables with formulas
  • solutions to some of the limitations of formatted tables
  • using range names with formatted tables
  • using formatted tables with data validations
  • creating a running total
  • using PivotTables
  • Relationships (Data tab)

As always I will share a few other tips.

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Free Webinar Recording – Excel Budget Challenge Solution

Feedback score 92% based on 83 responses

In February 2020 I reviewed my solution to an Excel Budget Challenge from late 2018. This included some advanced Excel budget techniques.

The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.

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CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

This session includes a lot of useful content and it brings together a number of different techniques. The content is worthy of a paid session but since it was a public challenge I am presenting the session for free.

The materials includes the challenge documentation, the pdf manual and the solution file. I assume you have read the documentation. You also receive the blank Excel file if you want to create your own solution.

Techniques/topics covered include

  • using INDEX-MATCH (better alternative to VLOOKUP)
  • 3-D formulas to summarise all report sheets and techniques to make using them easy
  • using a reporting template to speed up creation
  • validations
  • extracting sheet names
  • automating reports

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Free Webinar Recording – Date and Time Calculations

Feedback score 95% based on 61 responses

In January 2020 I looked at solving some of the frustrations date and time calculations can cause in Excel.

The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.

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CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

Discover the functions that handle different types of calculations.

See how to avoid some of the frustrations that dates and times can cause. Topics covered include:

  • adding months to a date
  • formulas for the first and last day of the month
  • using today’s date in a formula
  • handling days of the week calculations
  • automating dates in headings
  • how to avoid the traps in time calculations
  • remove times from dates
  • generating random dates (for testing)

As always there will be a few other tips and tricks shared during the session.

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Free Webinar Recording – Excel Yourself 2019

Feedback score 93% based on 41 responses

In December 2019 I reviewed four of my articles from 2019 plus some new content.

The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.

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CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

This year’s webinar includes
  • a new logic function IFS
  • how to do budget allocations across months using the MOD function
  • how to do complex monthly budget allocations
  • using helper cells to achieve advanced conditional formats

As always there will be other tips and tricks shared along the way.

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Free Webinar Recording – Excel Chart Tips and Tricks

Feedback score 94.5% based on 59 responses

In November 2019 I re-ran my Excel Chart Tip sand Tricks session.

The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.

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CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

This webinar is focused on showing you how to create and modify charts in Excel 2016 with a minimum of fuss.

The Chart interface changed in Excel 2013 and I take you through some of the changes.

You will see best practice design and formatting techniques demonstrated and explained.

See how to create dynamic charts that automatically change based on selections made or data added.

Learn about the feature added in Excel 2010 called Sparkline charts.

I also include some useful date-based functions.

 

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Free Webinar Recording – Excel Formula and Function Tips

Feedback score 95.8% based on 66 responses

In October 2019 I re-ran my Excel Formula and Function Tips session.

The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.

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CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

This session covers lots of tips, tricks and techniques to speed up the formula creation process. You will learn:

  • how to quickly start a formula
  • the benefits of the numeric keypad
  • to use AutoComplete to save typing
  • how to easily insert $ signs to fix references
  • about the calculation sequence
  • how to use the colours Excel displays when editing formulas
  • the tricks on selecting large ranges
  • using formulas and Format as Table together
  • a helpful technique when working with ranges in other sheets

 

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Free Webinar Recording – Introduction to Power Query

Feedback score 94.5% based on 91 responses

In October 2019 I ran my Introduction to Power Query webinar for free (previously it was a paid session). I want to get this information out to as many people as possible. please share this resource with colleagues and your network.

The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.

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Power Query allows you to automatically perform data cleansing routines on your data sources – no manual intervention required. Simply refresh and your data is ready to use. You can use csv files; txt files; databases and existing Excel tables as your data sources. Learn the basics, plus an advanced technique to automate data cleansing routines on your data sources.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

This session covers

  • fixing dates so that Excel can recognise them
  • formatting columns as text – retaining leading zeroes in CSV files
  • deleting unwanted rows and columns from your data
  • removing leading and trailing spaces
  • populating blank values with zeroes
  • populating blanks with entries from above
  • correcting trailing minus signs
  • unpivot a report – how to convert a report layout into a data table layout
  • converting a MYOB report into a data table

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Free Webinar Recording – Excel Formatting Tips

Feedback score 94% based on 70 responses

In October 2019 I re-ran my Formatting Tips session. The detailed pdf manual and example file can downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.

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CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

This session covers:

  • a format to avoid and the one to use in its place
  • keyboard and mouse shortcuts
  • how to use and create customer number formats
  • about Styles and how they can make your formatting more consistent
  • that colours can be used to filter, sort and even find things in your sheets
  • how to stop zeroes displaying plus other general formatting tips
  • a quick demo of Flash Fill

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Free Webinar Recording – Interactive Excel Chart

Feedback score 93.7% based on 58 responses

In September 2019 I re-ran my very first webinar that was based on an August 2012 INTHEBLACK feature article. I have provided a detailed pdf manual and example files which you can download at the link below.

This session covers

  • using controls with charts to make the user experience easier
  • tips for using controls on spreadsheets
  • flexible formula techniques to make reports more dynamic
  • a technique to stop figures plotting on charts
  • using range names with controls and reports
  • general charting tips

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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Free Webinar Recording – Recorded Macros Tips Tricks and Traps

Getting started with recorded macros

It is easy to create a recorded macro. It is not so easy to create a flexible and re-usable recorded macro. Click the materials Button below to download the pdf manual and example file.

Learn the techniques that can allow you to record effective macros that can handle different ranges and changes to sheet names.

Macros can speed up your work and reduce the time taken for tedious tasks, as well as adding functionality to Excel.

This is the first in a series of webinars dedicated to macros. Future paid sessions this month (August 2019) will expand on the techniques taught in this session. Click here to register.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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Free Excel Webinar Recording – Financial Functions Part 2

Feedback score 87%

In July 2019 I explained and demonstrated a number of Excel’s  financial functions – see below for more details.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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In July 2019 following on from the response and feedback from my June webinar, I covered more financial functions. These are more related to comparing and analysing cash flows. I have also included a couple of requested schedules.

This session will cover the following functions

  • NPV – Net Present Value of regular cashflows (learn to trick to using it correctly)
  • XNPV – Net Present Value of irregular cashflows
  • IRR – Internal Rate of Return of regular periodic cashflows
  • XIRR – Internal Rate of Return of irregular periodic cashflows
  • Discounted Payback period schedule
  • Flexible Loan schedule – handles lump sum payments

As with all my sessions, I will throw in a few other shortcuts along the way.

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Twelve months of free Excel webinars

Free monthly Excel webinars

This month celebrates 12 consecutive free monthly Excel training webinars. One a month since August 2018.

(I have kept adding the new free sessions to the list)

You can view the recordings and download the materials using the table below. Sorted by Skill Level.

17 hours of free, practical CPD. Remember to keep your own records of recording viewing for CPD purposes.

Please share with the your network, enjoy!

Latest Free Excel Webinars

Free Courses (One hour each)LevelRecording LinkMaterials
Excel Keyboard ShortcutsBegRecordingMaterials
Excel Mouse Shortcuts BegRecordingMaterials
Excel Formatting TipsBegRecordingMaterials
Excel 2016 Conditional FormatsIntRecordingMaterials
Excel Date and Time CalculationsIntRecordingMaterials
Excel Custom Number FormatsIntRecordingMaterials
Excel Financial Functions Part 1
IntRecordingMaterials
Excel Financial Functions Part 2
IntRecordingMaterials
Dashboard Guidelines & TechniquesIntRecordingMaterials
Format As Table FeaturesIntRecordingMaterials
Excel 2016 Chart Tips & TricksIntRecordingMaterials
Excel Yourself 2018 Beg/Int/AdvRecordingMaterials
Excel Yourself 2019Int/AdvRecordingMaterials
Mastering Excel's Form Controls
AdvRecordingMaterials
Excel 2016 What-If Techniques AdvRecordingMaterials
Excel Budget ChallengeAdvRecordingMaterials
Excel Recorded MacrosAdvRecordingMaterials
Interactive Excel ChartAdvRecordingMaterials
Introduction to Power QueryAdvRecordingMaterials
Sorted by Level - updated January 2020
Level Beg = Beginner, Int = Intermediate, Adv = Advanced

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Free Excel Webinar Recording – Financial Functions Part 1

Feedback score 93%

In June 2019 I explained and demonstrated a number of Excel’s  financial functions – see below for more details.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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These functions take three or more arguments, but there are a few things you need to know to use them correctly. Most involve loans or calculations associated with the time value of money.

This session covered the following six functions

  • PV – Present Value of future regular cash outflow
  • PMT – periodic loan repayment calculation
  • CUMIPMT – cumulative interest – great for loan schedules
  • RATE – interest rate
  • FV – future value of regular investment
  • NPER – number of periods

The session finishes with a loan model that calculates the “missing” value for a loan scenario based on two out of three inputs. The IFERROR function is also discussed.

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Free Excel Webinar Recording – Dashboard #1 Guildelines & Techniques

Feedback score 92%

In May 2019 I examined and demonstrated some guidelines and techniques for creating charts for dashboards.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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In this session I focused on chart and dashboard guidelines plus some techniques used to create small charts for dashboards.

I also looked at creating a bullet chart, which is an alternative to gauge, speedo or dial chart.

The session covered

  • general chart guidelines
  • questions to ask yourself to develop better charts
  • best charts to use
  • charts and formats to avoid
  • using text boxes on dashboards
  • how to create small charts
  • chart templates
  • lining up and re-sizing charts
  • useful number formats for dashboard charts
  • using the #N/A error with charts
  • how to create a bullet chart

As always I shared a few other tips.

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Multiple Entries in an Excel Filtered List

Ctrl key to the rescue

When a list is filtered you are only seeing the rows that match the filter. The other rows are still there, just hidden. If you want to make the same entry in a group of filtered cells you can’t use the fill handle to drag and copy as you will overwrite the hidden rows. There is an easy way to do it.

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Free Excel Webinar Recording – Custom Number Formats

Feedback score 92%

In April 2019 I demonstrated many of Excel’s Custom Number Formats.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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In this brand new webinar we examine Custom Number Formats which hide away at the bottom of the Number Format tab. These custom made formats offer some useful techniques.

They can

  • display negatives in red and with brackets
  • format mobile phone numbers correctly
  • display numbers and text together and still perform calculations
  • hide zeroes
  • display rounded numbers to thousands and millions
  • display the day of the week
  • create customised dates
  • be saved and be available in new sheets and files using a Template
  • be saved as a Style

See examples and demonstrations of many different custom number formats and learn how to create your own.

As always I will share a few other tips.

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Free Excel Webinar Recording – Mastering Form Controls

Feedback score 92%

In March 2019 I demonstrated how to use some of Excel’s Form Controls.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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Learn how to build better spreadsheet interfaces using form controls like check boxes, scroll bars, option buttons and combo boxes.

Form controls can reduce the number of input errors; simplify and speed up input plus add structure to a file.

Discover the function that you need to use to get the most out of these controls.

Find out a few tips and tricks to make creating and using form controls easier.

As always there are a few more tips and tricks shared in the session.

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Free Excel Webinar Recording – Format As Table Features

Feedback score 93%

In February 2019 I demonstrated how to use the Format as Table feature in Excel, including some advanced techniques.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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Many of Excel’s features and functions work seamlessly with formatted tables. They can help you improve the structure and reliability of your spreadsheet files.

Formatted tables can allow you to create powerful reports like those in a relational databases.

Topics covered

  • advantages and limitations of formatted tables
  • keyboard shortcuts
  • using formatted tables with formulas
  • solutions to some of the limitations of formatted tables
  • using range names with formatted tables
  • using formatted tables with data validations
  • creating a running total
  • using PivotTables
  • Relationships (Data tab)

As always there will are a few more tips and tricks shared in the session.

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Free Excel Webinar Recording – Budget Challenge

Feedback score 93%

In January 2019 I presented a webinar that examined a solution to a 4 dimension budget challenge. Download the materials using the button below and watch the video.

CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.

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NOTE: This is not a beginner’s session.

This webinar is based on a budget scenario which you need to read before the session starts. It is only 3 pages long and included in the materials.

Topics covered include

  • using INDEX-MATCH (better alternative to VLOOKUP)
  • 3-D formulas and techniques to make using them easy
  • using a reporting template
  • validations
  • extracting sheet names
  • automating reports

As always there will are a few more tips and tricks shared in the session.

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