There you have it — a basic guide to using Excel as a beginner. But there is much more to learn! For setting up a spreadsheet, look at how to add an Excel column.

Following on from our time saving Excel shortcuts, we continue offering updated advice for the time-sensitive spreadsheet enthusiast. Back in 2013 John Gagnon wrote a very popular post about VLOOKUP ...

All-in-all, we think the Premium A to Z Microsoft Excel Bundle ($39.99; store.cnn.com) should be your go-to guide to Excel, especially since it’s available for life upon your purchase.