1. Basic Editing Functions
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2. Types of Data Values Labels Dates and times
Excel identifies the type of data and formats it.

3. A Value is a Number Whole numbers Fractions Decimals
Numbers align to the right. If you see ##### instead of numbers you must increase the width of the column.

4. A Label is a text or combination of text and numbers
Labels align to the left
Usually used for headings or explanations
You can widen the column or use wordrap to see entire text

5. Dates and Times
Dates and times are typed in the format you choose i.e.
08/8/2007
August 8, 2007
Aug. 8, 2007

6. Autofill
This is the same as in Word. However, in Excel if you have a sequence in numbers i.e. 1,2,3 you can highlight the three numbers and drag from the bottom right corner and it will automatically fill the rest of the sequence for the remaining cells

7. Changing and Formatting Data
Edit
Move/Copy
Remove
Format

8. Edit Data
Click Cell
Type Changes
Click Enter

9. Move or Copying Data Cut or copy to new cell or
Select cell and drag content to new cell

10. Remove Data Select cell and click delete or
Go to Edit menu and select delete

11. Formatting Data
Bold
Italics
Color (background, text, borders)

12. Creating a Chart or Graph
Select cells that have the data you want to graph
Choose command for creating chart
Select type of chart desired

13. Saving and Printing a Worksheet
File menu (ALWAYS save before printing)
You can select a section or whole worksheet to print.
To select a section of the worksheet highlight the desired cells to be printed. Click on File and select ‘Print Area’ and set print area. When done select Print Area and Clear Print Area.

14. Column Headings
When you have a column that will extend to other pages you can repeat the heading on each page.