Grader Instructions Excel 2019 Project Exp19 Ch05 MI2

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Grader Instructions for an Excel 2019 project involving creating relationships between tables, analyzing data with PivotTables, adding slicers, creating PivotCharts, formatting data, and organizing worksheets according to specific instructions. Students are asked to build a relationship between two related tables, create a PivotTable with data model, filter data for retired colors, style the PivotTable, add calculated fields, insert and format slicers, create and format a PivotChart, and arrange worksheets in a specified order, including footers with their name, sheet code, and filename. Finally, they must save and submit the completed file.

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In this analytical exploration, I will detail the process of managing and visualizing inventory data for Aunt Laura’s Fiesta dinnerware collection using Microsoft Excel 2019. This project emphasizes creating relationships between tables, constructing PivotTables, applying filters and slicers, crafting PivotCharts, and organizing worksheet layout to facilitate insightful data analysis.

The initial step involved opening the provided Excel file named Exp19_Excel_Ch05_ML2_Fiesta.xlsx. Within the workbook, two related tables, the Colors table and the Items table, were present. To enable combined data analysis, I established a relationship between these tables via the common field, "Color Number." Establishing this relationship allowed for comprehensive data modeling and ensured that subsequent PivotTables could draw data from both sources seamlessly.

Next, I proceeded to create a PivotTable by inserting a blank PivotTable from the Items table on the Collection worksheet. I selected the option to add this data to the Data Model, placing the PivotTable on a new worksheet named "Retired Colors." I then renamed the PivotTable to "Retired" and displayed both table fields in the PivotTable Field List. I configured the fields to display the Color as rows and the sum of Replacement Value as values, facilitating an overview of cost data across different colors. To focus the analysis on retired colors, I added a filter to exclude non-retired items by filtering out blank "Retired" field entries, thus displaying only colors with a retirement date.

Applying consistent styling, I chose the "Light Green, Pivot Style Medium 7," to style the PivotTable, ensuring a professional and clear visual presentation. The values within the table were formatted using the Accounting Number Format with two decimal places, enhancing readability of financial figures. I then modified the row label heading from its default to "Retired Colors" in cell B3, aligning with the dataset’s focus.

To further analyze the data, a second value field was added to the PivotTable, displaying the Replacement Value as a percentage of the grand total. This involved adding another "Sum of Replacement Value" field immediately below the original and configuring it to show as a percentage of the total. I renamed this field "Percent of Total" to clearly indicate its meaning, providing a proportional view of the replacement costs.

Enhancing interactivity, I inserted a slicer for the "Color" field and limited the selection to specific colors—Apricot, Chartreuse, Lilac, Marigold, Pearl Gray, and Sapphire. I styled the slicer using "Light Green, Slicer Style Light 6" to match the worksheet's theme. The slicer was formatted to display three columns, and I adjusted each button's width to 1.5 inches for optimal size. Moving the slicer to start at cell E2 allowed for an organized and accessible layout.

Subsequently, I created a PivotChart to visually represent the data. Using the clustered column chart type, I placed the chart on a new sheet titled "Retired PivotChart" and titled it "Replacement Value of Retired Items." I customized the chart by changing the Lilac data point fill to purple, adjusting the font sizes to 11 for axes labels, and applying black color for clarity. To streamline the chart’s appearance, I hid all the field buttons, focusing attention on the visual data. The chart provided an effective visual comparison of the replacement value across different retired colors, making trends immediately perceptible.

Finally, I ensured consistency across all worksheets by creating footers containing my name on the left, the sheet code in the center, and the file name on the right. I organized the sheets in the prescribed order: Color List, Retired PivotChart, Retired Colors, and Collection. After verifying all modifications and arrangements, I saved the workbook and closed it, ready for submission.

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