1. 1 ETT 429 Spring 2007 Excel II

2. 2 Right click on cell  Format Cell Variety of Options  Number  Alignment  Font  Border  Patterns  Protection Formatting Cells

3. 3 Format Cells – Alignment Horizontal Vertical Wrap Text Merge Cells Orientation

4. 4 Headers/Footers Under View  Header/Footer Same as Word and PPT

5. 5 Comments Same function as in Word and PowerPoint Right click on cell  Insert Comment Indicated by red corner in cell

6. 6 Borders Found on formatting toolbar Very helpful in identifying different sections of spreadsheets Combine with cell color (paint bucket icon) to help visibility of data

7. 7 Formulas Sum  Basic math functions  Click on Function  Sum  Highlight cells  Enter  Can use other simple math functions in parentheses - (minus) * (multiply) / (divide)

8. 8 Formulas Average  Gives an average of all items selected  Click on Function  Average  Highlight cells  Enter  Remember to control for decimal places

9. 9 Formulas Max and Min  Used to find range of highest and lowest scores  Click on Function  Max or Min  Highlight cells  Enter Count  Finds cells with numbers or specific data  More common in very large, mixed data spreadsheets

10. 10 Percentages Common function for final grades or giving students averages for sections of course (e.g., Quiz average, Test average)  Use SUM function to total all received points  In the formula bar, divide (using / ) the sum by the total number of points possible Example (two ways to do it)  =SUM(C6:F6)/200  =SUM(G6)/200 (better method)  Convert that result into %  Reduce decimals is you wish

11. 11 Excel – Charts Choices, choices, choices  Bar  Pie Chart Options  Showing different values on charts Advantages  Visual representation of data  Automatic Updates

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