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Build confidence by doing the work. Write formulas, organize data and create summaries in an interactive workbook.

Seven short drills · Full timed practice · No Excel installation needed

Calculate regional salesWorkbook task
D2=B2*C2
ABCD
1RegionOrdersPriceSales
2West1220=B2*C2
3East835 
4South1518 
Regional salesD2 selected

Reference the orders and price: =B2*C2.

An original spreadsheet example demonstrates multiplying orders by price, then filling the formula down three rows.

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Calculate sales with a formula

In D2, multiply the number of orders in B2 by the price in C2. Enter a formula that uses both cells.

Regional salesPractice workbook
RegionOrdersPriceSales
West1220 
East835 
South1518 
    
    
6 rows
Click a cell and type. Enter moves down; Tab moves right. Select a range with Shift + click or the range box.
Workbook help and formulas

Use the range box for a selection such as B2:B8. Fill down copies the top row and adjusts relative references. Use $A$1 to keep a reference fixed. Formulas use English function names and commas.

Enter saves an edit and moves down. Tab moves right. Escape cancels an edit. F2 edits the selected cell. Undo restores the last workbook change.

SUM / AVERAGE / MIN / MAX=SUM(B2:B6)
COUNT / COUNTA=COUNT(B2:B6)
IF / AND / OR / NOT=IF(B2>=50,"Pass","Review")
SUMIF / COUNTIF=SUMIF(A2:A6,"East",B2:B6)
SUMIFS / COUNTIFS=COUNTIFS(A2:A6,"East",B2:B6,">50")
VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP / INDEX / MATCH=VLOOKUP(A2,F2:G6,2,FALSE)
TRIM / UPPER / LOWER / PROPER=TRIM(A2)
LEFT / RIGHT / MID / LEN=LEFT(A2,3)
CONCAT / CONCATENATE / TEXTJOIN=CONCAT(A2," ",B2)
ROUND / ROUNDUP / ROUNDDOWN / ABS=ROUND(B2,2)
IFERROR=IFERROR(A2/B2,0)
DATE / YEAR / MONTH / DAY=DATE(2026,9,16)

Supported functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT, COUNTA, IF, IFERROR, IFNA, AND, OR, NOT, TRUE, FALSE, ROUND, ROUNDUP, ROUNDDOWN, ABS, INT, MOD, SUMIF, SUMIFS, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, ISNUMBER, ISTEXT, ISBLANK, ISERROR, ISNA, LEN, TRIM, PROPER, UPPER, LOWER, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, CONCAT, CONCATENATE, TEXTJOIN, SUBSTITUTE, FIND, SEARCH, VALUE, TEXT, DATE, DATEVALUE, YEAR, MONTH, DAY, EDATE, EOMONTH.

This practice workbook supports a focused set of spreadsheet features. It is an original simulator, independent of Microsoft.

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Each task starts with a fresh workbook and a clear goal. Calculate an order total, clean a department label or summarize a small sales table. You make the changes directly in the sheet.

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What does an Excel assessment test?

The content depends on the role and provider. An invitation may describe knowledge questions, tasks in a simulated workbook, or an exercise in an actual spreadsheet file. This practice focuses on doing the work: editing cells, formulas, lookups, data cleaning, sorting, filtering, pivots and charts.

Do I need Microsoft Excel installed?

No. The practice workbook runs in your browser. Use a desktop or laptop for the most comfortable view of the worksheet and controls. It is an original, limited practice workbook; it does not open Excel files or reproduce every Microsoft Excel feature.

Can I try the practice for free?

The worked example and study guide are open to everyone. If your account includes first free attempts, you can take each short drill once. One Excel pass covers all seven drill replays and full timed practice. Your saved results remain available after a pass expires.

How long is the full practice test?

Our full practice contains 30 workbook tasks with a 35-minute clock. Short drills contain four tasks and are untimed. These counts and timing are our training format; use your own assessment invitation for its exact rules.

Is this an official Microsoft or SHL test?

No. These are original, independent spreadsheet tasks. Game Assessment Prep is not affiliated with Microsoft, SHL or any employer. This is preparation for Excel skills, not a copy of a particular provider’s test or a Microsoft certification exam.

How are my results scored?

Tasks check the requested workbook changes, such as a calculated value, formula references, formatting or chart settings. Some tasks contain several checks, so review the completed checks as well as the task total. Practice scores and training goals are not official pass marks or predictions of employer decisions.

Original independent Excel skills practice. Not affiliated with Microsoft, SHL or any employer. See supported workbook features.