10/3: Using Microsoft Excel What is a spreadsheet? A type of table Why use a spreadsheet? Parts of a spreadsheet Rows, columns, cells, borders, sheet Formulas Charts, graphs, maps
What is a spreadsheet? A table of data that allows combinations of the data to be used for analysis.
Why Use a Spreadsheet? Information can be linked from one cell to another, allowing the data to be analyzed better. Scenarios can be explored for a situation. Multiple sets of data can be simultaneously processed and analyzed. Charts, graphs, and maps can be generated for further insight into a problem.
Parts of a Spreadsheet Rows, columns, cells, borders, sheet BORDERS SHEET TABS
Formulas References: absolute versus relative references $B$3 vs. B3 Copying & pasting functions Functions & the function wizard IF CONCATENATE = ((B3+C3)/100*0.15+H3/50*0.1+J3/100*0.15)/0.4 = MINIMUM(B3:B86) = SUM(B3,B6,B9)
Charts, Graphs, and Maps Inserting charts Inserting graphs Inserting maps
Formatting Colors Fonts Column Widths Row Heights Hiding Rows & Columns Number Formats
Etc. Saving as other than a MS Excel spreadsheet Saving as HTML Cutting & Pasting into Word, PowerPoint, etc.