Exam Objectives
Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps): Exam MO-210
The Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate Certification demonstrates competency in the fundamentals
of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying
formulas and functions and creating charts and objects. The exam covers the ability to 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.
An individual earning this certification has approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience
with the product, has proven competency at an industry associate-level and is ready to enter into the job
market. They can demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Excel and can complete
tasks independently.
Manage Worksheets and Workbooks
Import data into workbooks
• Import data from text files
• Import data from online sources
Navigate within workbooks
• Search for data within a workbook
• Navigate to named cells, ranges, or workbook elements
• Insert and remove hyperlinks
Format worksheets and workbooks
• Modify page setup
• Adjust row height and column width
• Customize headers and footers
Customize options and views
• Manage the Quick Access toolbar
• Display and modify worksheets in different views
• Freeze worksheet rows and columns
• Change window views
• Modify built-in workbook properties
• Display formulas
Prepare workbooks for collaboration and
distribution
• Set a print area
• Save and export workbooks in alternative file formats
• Configure print settings
• Inspect workbooks and correct issues
• Manage comments and notes
Manage Data Cells and Ranges
Manipulate data in worksheets
• Paste data by using special paste options
• Fill cells by using Auto Fill
• Insert and delete multiple columns or rows
• Insert and delete cells
• Generate numeric data by using RANDBETWEEN()
and SEQUENCE()
Format cells and ranges
• Merge and unmerge cells
• Modify cell alignment, orientation, and indentation
• Format cells by using Format Painter
• Wrap text within cells
• Apply number formats
• Apply cell formats from the Format Cells dialog box
• Apply cell styles
• Clear cell formatting
• Format multiple worksheets by grouping
Define and reference named ranges
• Define a named range
• Reference a named range
Summarize data visually
• Insert Sparklines
• Apply built-in conditional formatting
• Remove conditional formatting














