1. Technology Mrs. Huddleston
SPREADSHEETS
Technology
Mrs. Huddleston

2. Spreadsheet: Definition
A spreadsheet is an application in which you can:
Perform calculations by entering formulas
Make charts and graphs
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3. Spreadsheet Vocabulary
Cell: area where data (text or numerical) is entered
Example: A2
Row: identified by numbers (across)
Column: identified by letters (up and down)
Tab: use to move across rows
Enter: use to move down columns
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4. Operations and Symbols
= Begin a formula
+ Add
- Subtract
* Multiply
/ Divide
^ Powers
( ) Define a range of cells
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Negative Numbers
Spreadsheets can indicate negative numbers by:
Using the (-) minus sign
-$1,000.00
Making the number red
$1,000.00
Using parenthesis
($1,000.00)
Using a combination of the above
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Basic Formulas
=sum( )
adds data
=average( )
averages data
=min( )
finds the minimum data in a series
=max( )
finds the maximum data in a series
The range of cells goes in ( )
Example: =sum(A1:A20)
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Formulas
Using a colon (:)
colon means through
=sum(B4:B7)
same as B4+B5+B6+B7
Using a comma (,)
comma means and
=sum(B4,B7)
same as B4+B7
Using a dash (-)
dash always means subtract
=sum(B4-B7)
same as B4-B7
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Fixed Cells
In a spreadsheet, a fixed cell in a formula will not change as it is copied to other cells.
To create a fixed cell, simply put $’s around the letter of the cell.
Example
=$C$4*D5
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