Excel Crash Course: PivotTables, Power Query, charts, essential functions with Python and Copilot for modern AI analysis

Excel is a powerful tool for data management and analysis, and mastering its tools is vital for anyone aiming to boost productivity in a data-driven world. This book is designed to help you master Excel’s vast capabilities, guiding you from fundamental skills to advanced techniques for data analysis, visualization, and data management.

In the beginning, we cover basics like data entry, formatting, essential formulas, sorting, filtering, using tables, handling duplicates, and visualizing data with charts. Then, we dive into PivotTables, cleaning and transforming data, managing large datasets, named ranges, Excel shortcuts, templates, sharing and protecting data, and handling errors. You will learn modern Office 365 features, including the PY function for Python integration and Microsoft Copilot for AI-powered prompting.

By the end of this book, you will be well-equipped to transform raw data into professional dashboards and possess a practical understanding of advanced Excel logic. You will become confident in Excel skills to analyze data, optimize workflows, and create compelling reports, making this book your essential guide to mastering Excel.

What you will learn

● Understand formulas and functions confidently.

● Analyze data with PivotTables and dynamic dashboards.

● Automate data cleaning via Power Query and nested text functions.

● Boost productivity with Excel shortcuts, tips, and best practices.

● Integrate Microsoft Copilot AI prompts and Python-based PY function analysis.

● Work faster, analyze smarter, and deliver insights.

Who this book is for

This book is designed for everyday Excel users, data analysts, finance professionals, business executives, and managers who want to enhance their productivity, find answers quickly, analyze data, and get work done efficiently.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Excel

2. Quick Data Input and Formatting

3. Formulas and Functions

4. Managing Data

5. Create Amazing Charts and Visualize Data

6. Unlocking the Power of PivotTables for Data Analysis

7. Working with Large Datasets

8. Data Cleaning Made Easy

9. Boost Productivity in Excel

10. Troubleshooting Excel Files

11. Advanced PivotTable Mastery

12. Excel Formatting Unleashed

13. Advanced Excel Formulas

14. Using Power Query to Transform Data

15. Excel Best Practices

16. Latest Functions and Tools in Excel

17. Applying Artificial Intelligence with Excel Copilot