1. MICROSOFT EXCEL TUTORIAL: A PROCESS MANUAL FOR BEGINNERS Presented by: Garth, Paul, Kat, Stephen

2. Overview Introduction System Requirements Getting Started with Excel Formatting Numbers Creating a Chart / Graph Conclusion and Summary Questions? ENGL 393

3. Introduction Microsoft Excel is one of the most prevalent and effective data management applications on the market. +create and format spreadsheets +analyze and share information ENGL 393

4. System Requirements ComponentRequirement Computer & 500 MHz processor Memory 256 MB RAM Hard Disk 1.5 GB Drive CD-ROM or DVD Display 1024x768 Operating System Microsoft Windows XP w/ SP 2 ENGL 393 **Requirements Listed for newest version: Microsoft Office Excel 2007

5. Getting Started with Excel o Open Excel from the Windows Start Menu, or launch the program from a short-cut on the desk-top. ENGL 393 Double Click on the desk-top icon to launch the Microsoft Office Excel

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7. Formatting Numbers o Add commas to show thousands, millions, etc o Add $ to show monetary value ENGL 393

8. Formatting Numbers Cont’d… o Enter the data ENGL 393

9. Formatting Numbers Cont’d… o Select a Cell ENGL 393

10. Formatting Numbers Cont’d… o Go to Format at the top menu o Select Cells

11. Formatting Numbers Cont’d… o Click the Number tab o Select Currency

12. Formatting Numbers Cont’d… o Check to see if a “$” is listed under Symbol o Click OK

13. Formatting Numbers Cont’d… o Dollar Sign should appear o Repeat the steps

14. Creating a Chart o Introduction o Charts are easy to read o Visual representation of data is often better than plain text o Charts appeal to a larger audience ENGL 393

15. Creating a Chart 1.Highlight cells including labels 2.Choose Insert, then Chart 3.Choose your chart sub-type ENGL 393

16. Creating a Chart 1.Press next 2.Preview the data 3.Press next 4.Create titles for chart and x & y axis ENGL 393

17. Creating a Chart 1.Press Finish 2.Move chart to appropriate section of sheet

18. Conclusion o Effective o Efficient o User-friendly o Intuitive Design o Flexible ENGL 393

19. Getting Microsoft Excel o Download a Free Trial http://office.microsoft.com/en- us/excel/FX100487621033.aspx The free trial is good for the first 60 days. After that you will have to upgrade or lose the license for the product. ENGL 393

20. Questions?