Data ValidationProper excel maintenance

Lesson Plan

1. Data Validation

2. Conditional Formatting

3. Pivot Tables

Ensure the data is clean during

input phase

Visualizing the data. Looking for trends

Deeper analysis

Always plan your headersWhat is the purpose of the spreadsheet?What information do you need?Is everything necessary?

Using the tool

Example - Defect Tracking

Date - 1/3

1

2

Date - 2/3

Date - 3.1/3

Date - 3.2/3

Hands On

Get those hands dirty!

Drop Down List - 1/3

Drop Down List - 2/3

Good Practise to have a reference tab to list drop downs for easier

maintenance

Drop Down List - 3/3

Hands On

Get those hands dirty!

Next WeekConditional Formating