Introduction to Excel What Can I Do with a Spreadsheet?
Terms SpreadsheetA work area arranged rows and columns used to control and manipulate numbers Cell and Cell Address The intersection of a column and a row RowA group of table cells arranged horizontally ColumnA group of table cells arranged vertically LabelThe names of cells—a word or non calculating number ValueA calculating number
Excel 2 nd most common software application in use Most popular spreadsheet program used in businesses and organizations around the worldspreadsheetprogram
Defining Worksheets and WorkbooksWorksheetsWorkbooks
Identifying Excel Window Components Active Cell
Identifying Excel Window Components
Home Tab
Insert Tab
Page Layout
Formulas Tab
Data Tab
Review Tab
View Tab
Identify Columns, Rows, and Cells A spreadsheet is divided into columns and rows, with each column and row assigned a heading. Columns: A to Z Rows 1 to 1,048,576
Identify Columns, Rows, and Cells The intersection of a column and a row forms a cell. Each cell has a unique cell reference.cell reference
Entering and Editing Data in Cells Enter Text Enter Values Enter Formulas
Enter Text Text is any combination of entries from the keyboard and includes letters, numbers, symbols, and spaces.
Enter Values Values are numbers entered in a cell that represent a quantity, an amount, a date, or time
Enter Formulas Formulas are the combination of constants, cell references, arithmetic operations, and/or functions displayed in a calculation. Must always start with = Ex. =A2+B2
Glossary Spreadsheet: a grid of rows and columns that allows the user to organize data, recalculate results for cells containing formulas when any data in input cells change, and make decisions based on quantitative data
Glossary Spreadsheet program: a computer application, such as Microsoft Excel, that you use to build and manipulate electronic spreadsheets
Glossary Worksheet: a single spreadsheet consisting of a grid of columns and rows that often contain descriptive labels, numeric values, formulas, functions, and graphics
Glossary Workbook: a collection of related worksheets contained within a single file
Glossary Cell reference: the intersection of a column and row designated by a column letter and a row number. For example, the cell at the intersection of column A and row 9 is known as cell A9.