EXCEL UNIT 2 Computer Technology Timpview High School

Simple Math Calculations REMEMBER all formulas start with an equal sign (=) SymbolExample Multiply*=B3*C5 Divide/=B3/C5 Add+=B3+C5 Subtract–=B3-C5 Order of Operations: 1) Parentheses 2)* / 3)+ –

Cell References/Address  Always use cell addresses when computing cell information!  Relative Reference – cell reference in formula changes as it is copied relative to the new cell  Absolute Reference – cell reference in formula does not change – must add $ (ex. $D$12)

Using AutoSum Feature  Used to quickly add a group of numbers 1. Put cursor in cell for answer 2. Click AutoSum button 3. Select range to add and press Enter

Number Styles  Comma/Number – Adds a comma (ex. 1,000)  Accounting/Currency – Adds $ (ex. $1,000)  Percent – Changes decimal to % ( to 22.35%)  Date – Changes format as desired March 21, 2009 or 3/21/09

Formatting Cells  Using the Number group on the Home tab  Right click – select Format Cells… Accounting/ Currency PercentComma Decrease Decimal Increase Decimal

Steps to Copy Cell Formulas  Using the fill handle  Select cell with formula  Click and drag fill handle

Insert and Delete Rows 1. Select entire row by clicking on the row number 2. Right click and select Insert/Delete *Excel inserts rows above.

Adjust Column Width to Specific Size  Select entire column by clicking on the column letter  Right click and select Column Width  Enter desired width

Math Worksheet

P RINT WITH F ORMULAS 1. Save file 2. Ctrl ~ 3. Page Layout tab, Page Setup group, Orientation, select Landscape 4. Page Layout tab, Scale to Fit group, select 1 page next to width and 1 page next to Height 5. Print Preview (Office button, Print, Print Preview) 6. Print 7. Close without saving