An applications program, used in financial forecasting, that can quickly handle calculations and perform evaluations. A spread sheet uses numbers like a word processor uses words.
WHAT IF?... is to forecast or predict
1. Columns and Rows can be re- sized. 2. Set decimal points. 3. Set %. 4. Set $. 8 Features of Spreadsheets
5. Cut, copy, or paste rows, columns, & cells. 6. Insert rows and columns. 7. Connects numbers to other numbers. 8. Graphs and Charts. 8 Features of Spreadsheets
Columns run vertically & are identified by letters A, B, etc. Rows run horizontally & are identified by numbers 1, 2, etc.
The intersection of a column & row.
Coordinates of a cell
The cell that is currently being worked on.
Formula Bar: Where you see the formulas or values in the cell. Spreadsheet Notes
Types of Entries in Cells: Labels – text Values – numbers (5, 10%, $1.25) Formulas - equations - always begin with = sign
Spreadsheet Notes Workbook – a series of spreadsheets in 1 file Sort – to put data in order; ascending or descending order. Total cost = Price * Quantity Fill down (up, or across) – to copy a formula to adjacent cells by dragging bottom right corner of cell. Function Formula – Preset formula in a spreadsheet
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Spreadsheets Notes Graphs & Charts – visual representation of data in a spreadsheet Bar graph (chart) – vertical or horizontal bars representing values.
Line chart – uses points on a grid connected by lines to represent values. Pie chart – uses a circle divided into pieces or slices to show the relationship of values.