LOTUS 1-2-3

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

 

Lotus 1-2-3 is an integrated software program which combines the features of an electronic spreadsheet, data management and graphics capabilities. When used to its fullest capabilities, Lotus provides an excellent financial analysis tool, saving time and improving accuracy. The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the spreadsheet and graphics portion of Lotus 1-2-3. Prerequisites It is recommended that students attend the PC Operator's Course or have familiarity with basic PC operations prior to undertaking Lotus  training. Target Audience Managers and support staff with accounting and financial experience who are beginning Lotus 1-2-3 users. Materials Students will be provided with a data diskette with hands-on class exercises which they may keep for future review.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

o Access Lotus 1-2-3 on the PC

o Identify the parts of the screen display

o Enter, edit, move, and copy information

o Save and retrieve spreadsheets

o Create and edit formulas

o Perform calculations

o Use name ranges in calculations

o Format cells and ranges

o Access and use the Command Menu

o Use spreadsheet information to create basic graphs

o Print a spreadsheet

Instructional Technique

The course consists of lecture, demonstrations, and Software Consultant's widely acclaimed visual aids and hands-on exercises.

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