Skills Accelerator - B1 - Session 7 - 29 April 2025

In this insightful session, participants explored advanced Excel functionalities, particularly around date and time calculations, print settings, and data presentation techniques used in professional reporting and scheduling workflows. 📌 Key Topics Covered: Custom date/time formatting & Excel’s internal date system Calculating age, working days (NETWORKDAYS, WORKDAY), and billing cycles Text manipulation using SUBSTITUTE and other formatting formulas Digital signatures and password protection in Excel files Printing in Excel: setting margins, scaling, orientation, headers/footers Image handling in Excel: remove background and format logos File conversion to PDF and organizing multi-sheet printing Exploring Canva for designing professional financial statements and reports Tips for visible cell selection, handling formula errors, and layout control 🛠️ The session emphasized practical Excel tools that support document formatting, scheduling, error-free data handling, and print-ready presentation—all critical for professionals managing large datasets or preparing financial documents. Participants were encouraged to continue practicing date calculations, explore image tools within Excel, and refine their file handling workflows to boost productivity. #ExcelDateFunctions #PrintLayout #ExcelCalendar #ExcelFileManagement #CustomFormatting #HLCConsultants #SkillsAccelerator #SpreadsheetTips #DataPresentation #ProfessionalExcelUse