The document provides an agenda for a workplace review focusing on enhancing payroll skills through an Excel master class. It covers key topics such as the Excel 2007 interface, 'if' statements, macros, and linked spreadsheets, along with examples and common issues. Attendees are encouraged to leave their business cards for a chance to win further training opportunities.

1. Welcome to WORKPLACE REVIEW 2011“Building A Stronger Payroll”New Horizons Learning CentresExcel Master Class

2. Agenda For TodayExcel 2007 Interface Overview‘IF’ StatementsMacrosLinked SpreadsheetsQ & A

3. Excel 2007 Interface Overview

4. Why Did Microsoft Change the Layout?…Short Answer is PRODUCTIVITYLess time to access key featuresCustomisableMore visually appealing

5. Ribbon OverviewRibbon BreakdownTabGroupFull MenuQuick Access Toolbar

6. ‘IF’ Statements

7. ‘IF’ StatementsMicrosoft DefinitionChecks whether a condition is met, and returns on value if true, and another value if falseWhat does this mean?‘IF’ statements are a way for you to compare large amounts of data to specific criteria and identify if whether that criteria has been met or not.

8. Breaking ‘IF’ Statements Down3 PartsCriteria (logical_test)Value to display if true (value_if_true)Value to display if false (value_if_false)

9. Writing ‘IF’ StatementsWriting the Formula=IF( CriteriaValue if Criteria MetValue if Criteria Not Met

10. Example

11. ExampleFill Series Down

12. ExampleFormula Completed

13. Questions?

14. Using A Macro

15. What is a Macro?A Macro in Excel is a group of functions or commands assigned to a particular button in order to save time. You would use a macro when you are repeating the same group of commands on a regular basis.

16. Accessing Macro ToolsChoose Excel Options Under Office ButtonCHECK “Show Developer tab in the Ribbon”Developer Tab Now Shows

17. Recording A MacroAdjust ColumnsLeft Justify Text/NumbersBold NamesBold HeadingsBlue Heading BackgroundBorders

18. Recording A MacroClick ‘Record Macro”Give NameComplete FormattingClick ‘Stop Recording’

19. Assign to ButtonQuick Access ToolbarClick ‘More Commands’Choose ‘Macros’ on Drop DownFind your macro and click ‘Add’ and then ‘Ok’Your Macro is Added

20. Questions?

21. Linked Spreadsheets

22. Types of LinksOther SheetsOther WorkbooksWeb PagesApplications

23. Common IssuesWorkbook name has been changedLocation of either file is changedColumns/Rows are inserted and Absolute References are being usedCell with calculation formula is referring to an empty cell

24. Common FixesLimit Access to files with source dataIf people only need to VIEW information you may wish to save as single file web pageClick “Connections” under “Connections” group on the “Data” tab to see all links outside of the workbookUse “Ctrl + ~” to see formula viewUnder the “Formula Auditing” group in the “Formulas” tab“Trace Precedents” “Trace Dependants”“Error Checking” “Evaluate Formula”

25. Questions?

26. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING Remember to Stop By the TAPS Booth and Leave your Business Card To Win Further Training