🔹 1. Introduction to Google Sheets

• What is Google Sheets?

• Google Sheets vs Microsoft Excel

• Key Features & Benefits of Cloud-Based Sheets

• Use Cases: Personal, Educational, and Business

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🔹 2. Accessing Google Sheets

• Signing in with Google Account

• Access via:

o sheets.google.com

o Google Drive > New > Google Sheets

• Mobile App for Android/iOS

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🔹 3. Google Sheets Interface Overview

• Menu bar and toolbar

• Cells, rows, and columns layout

• Sheets tab navigation

• Freeze rows/columns for easy navigation

• The formula bar and cell references

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🔹 4. Creating and Managing Spreadsheets

• Creating a new blank spreadsheet

• Using pre-built templates (budget, calendar, to-do list)

• Renaming, organizing, and deleting spreadsheets

• Saving (auto-save) and offline access

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🔹 5. Data Entry and Formatting

• Entering data in cells (text, numbers, dates)

• Copying, pasting, and filling cells

• Changing font styles, size, and color

• Cell alignment, text wrapping

• Merging and splitting cells

• Conditional formatting (using rules)

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🔹 6. Working with Data

• Sorting and filtering data

• Freeze Panes for better viewing

• Using Find & Replace tool

• Removing duplicates

• Data validation and drop-down lists

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🔹 7. Formulas and Functions

• Basic functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT

• Logical functions: IF, AND, OR

• Text functions: CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT

• Date & Time functions: NOW, TODAY, DATE

• Lookup functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH

• Using absolute vs. relative cell references

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🔹 8. Working with Charts and Graphs

• Creating bar, line, pie, and scatter charts

• Customizing chart styles and colors

• Chart types and selecting the right one

• Adding data labels and legends

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🔹 9. Collaboration and Sharing

• Sharing the spreadsheet with others (Viewer, Commenter, Editor)

• Real-time collaboration and co-editing

• Adding comments and responding

• Protecting cells and sheets (data security)

• Version history and restore options

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🔹 10. Advanced Data Management

• Pivot Tables (Summarizing data dynamically)

• Query function for filtering and transforming data

• Using Google Sheets add-ons (like Supermetrics, Data Connector)

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🔹 11. Google Sheets and Google Forms Integration

• Linking Google Forms responses to Google Sheets

• Analyzing survey data in Sheets

• Real-time form responses and automatic updates

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🔹 12. Importing and Exporting Data

• Importing data from CSV, Excel, or other formats

• Linking Google Sheets to external data sources

• Exporting Sheets to Excel, PDF, or CSV formats

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🔹 13. Keyboard Shortcuts for Efficiency

• Essential shortcuts for navigation and editing

• Shortcuts for formatting and formula entry

• Customizing your own keyboard shortcuts

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🔹 14. Use Case Examples

• Personal Budget Planning

• Class Grades and Attendance Tracking

• Business Analytics Dashboard

• Project Timelines and Gantt Charts

• Inventory Management

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