2. ADMINISTRATION Information Technology for Administrators SPREADSHEETS Click To Continue

3. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE A spreadsheet package is a computer program created specifically to help in the processing of numbers. The spreadsheet stores information in rows (across the screen) and columns (down the screen) creating little boxes, known as cells.

4. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE Spreadsheets can be used in business within the finance department for accounting and calculating wages. Spreadsheets can be used in the sales department to keep a record of the number of products sold. Spreadsheets can be used in the operations department to keep a check on how much stock has been bought in and used.

5. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE Spreadsheets help with presentations - charts and graphs can be created. Spreadsheets can be copied and imported into word processed reports. Spreadsheets can update figures without the user having to do any of the maths!

6. MAIN FEATURES Active Cell Formula Bar Column Headings Column Row Row Headings Cells Sheets

7. SPREADSHEETS Test Your Knowledge

8. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1 Which of the following is a type of spreadsheet software? A Excel B Expert C Excellence Correct Your correct answer Next Question

9. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 2 Spreadsheet software is used to: A Contact suppliers B Record employee details C Record financial information Correct Your correct answer Next Question

10. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 3 Spreadsheet contain cells ? True or False? A True B False True Your correct answer Next Question

11. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 4 Which of the following is not a feature of a spreadsheet ? Your correct answer A Rows B Columns C Lines Correct Next Question

12. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 5 Graphs and charts cannot be copied into word documents? True or False? A True B False False Your correct answer Next Question

13. WELL DONE Now work through spreadsheet booklets to develop your administration skills You have the Guide to Spreadsheets document to help you. Help from the computer is also useful. End Show