Customization, Collaboration and Macros
 
 
   

Excel 2003 Module IV: Customization, Collaboration and Macros is a course that presents skills training and assessment for some of the skill sets that form the Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Expert exam. This course provides competency in customizing the Excel interface, using templates, using custom chart types, using workbook collaboration features, using workbook integration and XML features, creating and editing macros, controlling macro assignments and functionality, and troubleshooting macros. Guided, step-by-step labs provide opportunities to practice new skills. You can challenge yourself and review your skills after each lesson in the Lesson Summary and Lesson Review sections. Additional skill reinforcement is provided in Activities, Optional Labs, Lesson Quizzes and a Course Assessment that are available from your instructor.

Topics

Customizing the Excel Interface
Introduction to the Excel Interface
Modifying Default Settings
Customizing Toolbars
Customizing Menus
Creating Workspace Files

Using Templates and Custom
Chart Types
Using Templates
Using Custom Chart Types

Using Collaboration Features
Introduction to Collaboration Features
Managing Workbook Properties
Managing Workbook Security
Sharing Workbooks

Using Advanced Integration and
XML Features

Integration and XML Features
Importing Data into Excel
Using Excel Data in Other Applications
Structuring Workbooks Using XML

Creating Macros
Introduction to Macros
Recording Macros
Running Macros
Controlling Macro Cell References
Saving Macros for Selective Use

Editing Macros
Introduction to Editing Macros
Editing Macro Code
Inserting Procedures into Macros
Finding and Replacing Macro Code
Adding Comments to Macros

Controlling Macro Assignments and Functionality
Macro Assignments and Interactivity
Assigning Macros to Menus
Assigning Macros to Toolbar Buttons
Assigning Macros to Worksheet Buttons
Changing Assigned Macros
Adding Dialog Boxes to Macros
Adding Message Boxes to Macros
Adding "If…Then…Else" Statements to Macros

Troubleshooting Macros
Introduction to Troubleshooting Macros
Inserting Breakpoints
Inserting Stop Statements
Adding Watch Expressions
Stepping Over Procedures
Stepping Into Procedures