1. Chapter 6 Modifying Cell Styles
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Chapter 6 Modifying Cell Styles
If a cell style that needs to be modified will be used over and over again in the workbook, the cell style can be modified in the cell styles gallery.
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2. Chapter 6 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
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Chapter 6 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
Rows and columns can be inserted between data in a worksheet. Inserted rows and columns contain no data. However, cells in the new row or column have the same formatting as the cells above or to the left of them, respectively.
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3. Chapter 6 Using Functions
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Chapter 6 Using Functions
Excel contains built-in functions that can be included in a formula to perform common calculations. The SUM function adds the value of the cells in the range.
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4. Chapter 6 Function Syntax
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Chapter 6 Function Syntax
As a function is typed, a ScreenTip illustrates the structure, or syntax, of the function.
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5. Chapter 6 Absolute Cell References
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Chapter 6 Absolute Cell References
A cell reference that does not change when copied is called an absolute cell reference. An absolute cell reference contains a dollar sign in front of both the column letter and row number, such as $A$1.
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6. Chapter 6 Inserting a Function into a Formula
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Chapter 6 Inserting a Function into a Formula
Instead of typing the name of a function into a formula, click Formulas > Insert Function, which places an equal sign (=) in the cell and displays a dialog box for inserting functions into a formula.
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7. Chapter 6 ROUND Function
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Chapter 6 ROUND Function
The ROUND function changes a value by rounding it to a specific number of decimal places.
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Chapter 6 Sorting Data
Arranging data in a specified order is called sorting. In Excel, rows can be sorted in either ascending (low to high) or descending (high to low) order based on the data in a specified column. Ascending order is also called alphabetical order when the data is text and chronological order when the data is times or dates.
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9. Chapter 6 Key Sort Column
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Chapter 6 Key Sort Column
Sort A to Z and Sort Z to A use the first column as the key sort column. The key sort column is the column that contains the values that a sort is based on. To designate a different key sort column, click DATA > Sort.
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10. Chapter 6 The IF Function
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Chapter 6 The IF Function
The IF function is used to make a decision based on a comparison. If the comparison is true, one value is displayed in the cell; if the comparison is false, a second value is displayed.
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11. Chapter 6 Printing a Large Worksheet
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Chapter 6 Printing a Large Worksheet
The PAGE LAYOUT tab can be used to help fit the worksheet on fewer sheets of paper and make each page of the printout more informative.
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12. Chapter 6 Using Multiple Sheets
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Chapter 6 Using Multiple Sheets
Multiple sheets within a workbook can be used to organize, store, and link related information.
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Chapter 6 Paste Options
The Paste Options button displays a variety of options.
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14. Chapter 6 Asking What-If?
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Chapter 6 Asking What-If?
A worksheet is often used to answer “What-If?” questions. A What-If question asks how a value or set of values impacts results.
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Chapter 6 Scenarios
Excel contains what-if analysis tools including a scenarios feature that allows different data sets to be defined and used within the same worksheet. Scenarios can be used to forecast the outcomes in a spreadsheet model.
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