🔹 1. Introduction to LibreOffice Calc

• Overview of LibreOffice Calc and its capabilities

• Key differences between LibreOffice Calc and Microsoft Excel

• Understanding the user interface: Menu, Toolbars, and Sidebar

• File formats supported by LibreOffice Calc (ODS, XLSX, CSV, etc.)

• Key advantages of using LibreOffice Calc (free, open-source, flexibility)

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🔹 2. Getting Started with LibreOffice Calc

• Installing LibreOffice and setting up Calc

• Creating a new spreadsheet and saving it

• Understanding the workspace: Sheets, Rows, Columns, and Cells

• Using templates to start a new spreadsheet

• Basic navigation of LibreOffice Calc

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🔹 3. Basic Data Entry and Cell Management

• Entering and editing data in cells

• Working with different data types (text, numbers, dates)

• Basic cell formatting: Font, Color, Size, and Alignment

• Inserting, deleting, and adjusting rows and columns

• Merging cells and splitting cells

• AutoFill: Quickly fill cells with repetitive data or series

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🔹 4. Data Formatting and Cell Styles

• Formatting cells: Number, Date, Time, Currency, Percentage

• Applying text formatting to cells (Bold, Italic, Underline)

• Using cell borders, background color, and patterns

• Defining custom styles for consistency across sheets

• Formatting conditional cells based on specific criteria

• Using cell styles for faster formatting

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🔹 5. Using Functions and Formulas

• Introduction to functions and formulas in Calc

• Basic arithmetic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX)

• Understanding relative and absolute cell references (e.g., A1 vs. $A$1)

• Using logical functions (IF, AND, OR)

• Date and time functions (DATE, NOW, DATEDIF)

• Text functions for manipulating strings (CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID)

• Lookup and reference functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)

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🔹 6. Advanced Formulas and Data Manipulation

• Using array formulas for multi-cell computations

• Conditional formulas (SUMIF, COUNTIF, AVERAGEIF)

• Using financial functions (PMT, FV, RATE)

• Working with statistical functions (STDEV, MEDIAN, MODE)

• Error handling in formulas (ISERROR, IFERROR)

• Creating custom formulas and named ranges for ease of use

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🔹 7. Working with Multiple Sheets

• Managing multiple sheets within a single workbook

• Referencing data from other sheets within the same workbook

• Moving, renaming, and deleting sheets

• Using sheet protection to prevent unauthorized changes

• Navigating between sheets with keyboard shortcuts and links

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🔹 8. Sorting and Filtering Data

• Sorting data in ascending or descending order

• Custom sorting based on multiple columns

• Using AutoFilter to filter data based on specific criteria

• Advanced filter options for more complex data analysis

• Creating custom filter criteria for dynamic data filtering

• Sorting by color, icon, or custom lists

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🔹 9. Charts and Graphs

• Creating and customizing charts (Column, Bar, Line, Pie, etc.)

• Using the chart wizard to quickly generate a chart from data

• Customizing chart elements: Titles, Axis, Legends, and Labels

• Changing chart types and formatting

• Adding trendlines and data labels to charts

• Using dynamic charts that update automatically when data changes

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🔹 10. Data Validation and Protection

• Setting up data validation rules (e.g., dropdown lists, number ranges)

• Preventing invalid data entry with custom validation formulas

• Protecting cells and ranges to prevent accidental edits

• Password-protecting sheets and workbooks for security

• Sharing and collaborating on protected sheets

• Unlocking and editing protected cells in a shared environment

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🔹 11. Pivot Tables and Data Analysis

• Introduction to pivot tables for summarizing large datasets

• Creating pivot tables and defining row, column, and value fields

• Grouping data in pivot tables (by date, text, number ranges)

• Using pivot table filters and sorting options

• Creating calculated fields and aggregating data

• Analyzing data with pivot charts and summaries

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🔹 12. Importing and Exporting Data

• Importing data from external sources (CSV, TXT, database connections)

• Using the "Text to Columns" feature to split data into columns

• Exporting spreadsheets to other formats (CSV, XLSX, PDF)

• Importing data from Microsoft Excel files and ensuring compatibility

• Converting Calc files to other formats for sharing or publishing

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🔹 13. Advanced Spreadsheet Features

• Using macros to automate repetitive tasks in Calc

• Recording and running macros for automating data entry

• Scripting in LibreOffice Calc using LibreOffice Basic, Python, or JavaScript

• Adding buttons and form controls to automate actions

• Using external data sources in Calc (e.g., connecting to databases)

• Performing calculations across multiple workbooks

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🔹 14. Collaboration and Sharing

• Sharing spreadsheets and collaborating in real-time

• Working on spreadsheets with other users simultaneously

• Using the commenting feature to add notes and suggestions

• Tracking changes and revisions in a shared document

• Importing and exporting spreadsheets from Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel

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🔹 15. Printing and Page Layout

• Configuring print settings: Margins, Orientation, Scaling

• Setting up headers and footers for printed sheets

• Printing specific ranges or entire sheets

• Printing charts, graphs, and tables with specific formats

• Exporting spreadsheets as PDFs with customizable settings

• Using the print preview to ensure correct formatting before printing

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🔹 16. LibreOffice Calc Shortcuts

• Keyboard shortcuts for navigating cells, sheets, and functions

• Common shortcuts for quickly formatting data

• Customizing your own shortcuts for more efficient work

• Using the "Find and Replace" feature with shortcuts

• Navigating large datasets with shortcuts for faster analysis

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🔹 17. LibreOffice Calc and Microsoft Excel Compatibility

• Importing and exporting files between LibreOffice Calc and Microsoft Excel

• Handling formatting differences between Calc and Excel

• Converting Excel-specific functions and features to LibreOffice equivalents

• Troubleshooting common compatibility issues (formulas, charts, macros)

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🔹 18. LibreOffice Calc Security and Document Protection

• Password-protecting spreadsheets and workbook files

• Encrypting documents for sensitive data

• Restricting editing rights and protecting certain cells

• Managing access to shared documents with permissions

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🔹 19. LibreOffice Calc Community and Support

• Exploring community-driven support and forums for LibreOffice Calc

• Accessing official LibreOffice documentation and help guides

• Troubleshooting tips for common Calc issues

• Contributing to the LibreOffice project (if interested in development)

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