Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft Excel (Office 2016): Core Data Analysis,

Manipulation, and Presentation; Exam 77-727

Successful candidates for the Microsoft Excel (Office 2016) exam have approximately 150 hours
of instruction and hands-on experience with the product. They will know and demonstrate the
correct application of the principle features of Excel 2016. Candidates will create and edit a
workbook with multiple sheets, and use a graphic element to represent data visually. Workbook
examples include professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts,
sales invoices, and data-entry logs.

MOS 2016 certification exams introduce a new performance-based format for improved testing of a candidate’s knowledge, skills
and abilities using the MOS 2016 programs:
• MOS 2016 exam task instructions generally do not include the command name as in previous versions. For example, function
names are avoided, and are replaced with descriptors. This means candidates must understand the purpose and common
usage of the program functionality in order to successfully complete the tasks in each of the projects.
• The MOS 2016 exam format incorporates multiple projects.

Objective Domains
1.1 Create Worksheets and Workbooks
Create and 1.1.1 Create a workbook
1.1.2 Import data from a delimited text file
Manage 1.1.3 Add a worksheet to an existing workbook
Worksheets 1.1.4 Copy and move a worksheet
and 1.2 Navigate in Worksheets and Workbooks
Workbooks 1.2.1 Search for data within a workbook
1.2.2 Navigate to a named cell, range, or
workbook element
1.2.3 Insert and remove hyperlinks

1.3 Format Worksheets and Workbooks

1.3.1 Change worksheet tab color
1.3.2 Rename a worksheet
1.3.3 Change worksheet order
1.3.4 Modify page setup
1.3.5 Insert and delete columns or rows
1.3.6 Change workbook themes
Microsoft Office Specialist 1.3.7 Adjust row height and column width
certification is the only official 1.3.8 Insert headers and footers
Microsoft-recognized 1.4 Customize Options and Views
certification for Microsoft for Worksheets and Workbooks
Office globally. 1.4.1 Hide or unhide worksheets
1.4.2 Hide or unhide columns and rows
1.4.3 Customize the Quick Access toolbar
1.4.4 Change workbook views
1.4.5 Change window views
1.4.6 Modify document properties
1.4.7 Change magnification by using zoom tools
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1.5 Configure Worksheets and Workbooks for Distribution

Create and 1.5.1 Set a print area
Manage 1.5.2 Save workbooks in alternative file formats
1.5.3 Print all or part of a workbook
Worksheets 1.5.4 Set print scaling
and 1.5.5 Display repeating row and column titles on multipage worksheets
1.5.6 Inspect a workbook for hidden properties or personal information
Workbooks 1.5.7 Inspect a workbook for accessibility issues
1.5.8 Inspect a workbook for compatibility issues

2.1 Insert Data in Cells and Ranges

Manage 2.1.1 Replace data
2.1.2 Cut, copy, or paste data
Data Cells 2.1.3 Paste data by using special paste options
and Ranges 2.1.4 Fill cells by using Auto Fill
2.1.5 Insert and delete cells

2.2 Format Cells and Ranges

2.2.1 Merge cells
2.2.2 Modify cell alignment and indentation
2.2.3 Format cells by using Format Painter
2.2.4 Wrap text within cells
2.2.5 Apply number formats
2.2.6 Apply cell formats
2.2.7 Apply cell styles

2.3 Summarize and Organize Data

2.3.1 Insert sparklines
2.3.2 Outline data
2.3.3 Insert subtotals
2.3.4 Apply conditional formatting

3.1 Create and Manage Tables

Create Tables 3.1.1 Create an Excel table from a cell range
3.1.2 Convert a table to a cell range
3.1.3 Add or remove table rows and columns

3.2 Manage Table Styles and Options

3.2.1 Apply styles to tables
3.2.2 Configure table style options
3.2.3 Insert total rows

3.3 Filter and Sort a Table

3.3.1 Filter records
3.3.2 Sort data by multiple columns
3.3.3 Change sort order
3.3.4 Remove duplicate records

4.1 Summarize Data by using Functions

Perform 4.1.1 Insert references
Operations 4.1.2 Perform calculations by using the SUM function
4.1.3 Perform calculations by using MIN and MAX functions
with Formulas 4.1.4 Perform calculations by using the COUNT function
4.1.5 Perform calculations by using the AVERAGE function
and Functions

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4.2 Perform Conditional Operations by using Functions

Perform 4.2.1 Perform logical operations by using the IF function
4.2.2 Perform logical operations by using the SUMIF function
Operations 4.2.3 Perform logical operations by using the AVERAGEIF function
with Formulas 4.2.4 Perform statistical operations by using the COUNTIF function

and Functions 4.3 Format and Modify Text by using Functions

4.3.1 Format text by using RIGHT, LEFT, and MID functions
4.3.2 Format text by using UPPER, LOWER, and PROPER functions
4.3.3 Format text by using the CONCATENATE function

5.1 Create Charts

Create 5.1.1 Create a new chart
5.1.2 Add additional data series
Charts and 5.1.3 Switch between rows and columns in source data
Objects 5.1.4 Analyze data by using Quick Analysis

5.2 Format Charts

5.2.1 Resize charts
5.2.2 Add and modify chart elements
5.2.3 Apply chart layouts and styles
5.2.4 Move charts to a chart sheet

5.3 Insert and Format Objects

5.3.1 Insert text boxes and shapes
5.3.2 Insert images
5.3.3 Modify object properties
5.3.4 Add alternative text to objects for accessibility

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