1. Intro to Excel Spreadsheets

2. Cell Reference (Cell Name) The unique identifier associated with a cell The unique identifier associated with a cell Combine the column letter and row number to form a cell name. Ex: A2, B7 Combine the column letter and row number to form a cell name. Ex: A2, B7

3. Workbook The type of file created by Microsoft Excel. The type of file created by Microsoft Excel..xls is the extension added to the file name..xls is the extension added to the file name.

4. Excel Spreadsheet Excel Spreadsheet A workbook contains 3 (or more) worksheets A workbook contains 3 (or more) worksheets Worksheet

5. Active Cell The selected cell. The selected cell. Identified by: Identified by: –Dark border –Listed in the name box –Row (#) and column (letter) are highlighted A1 is the active cell in the example here

6. Zip Code Format Used to create a 5-digit zip code without removing the leading 0. Used to create a 5-digit zip code without removing the leading 0. In the number group, click the small arrow, then click Special and then click Zip Code. In the number group, click the small arrow, then click Special and then click Zip Code.

7. Cell Contents The data within a cell The data within a cell There are two types of data: There are two types of data: 1.Constants (letters, numbers, symbols) 2.Formulas

8. Formula A mathematical expression that is made up of A mathematical expression that is made up of –numbers (ex: 2, 3.6,.85) –cell references (ex: A2, B6) –and mathematical operators (ex:+ - * /) Must begin with = Must begin with = Examples: 1. = 3 + 5 2. =A2 – 5.25 3. =B3 * B1 4. =.07*(A5+B5) 5. =(C3 - C1)/(B3 – B1) Examples: 1. = 3 + 5 2. =A2 – 5.25 3. =B3 * B1 4. =.07*(A5+B5) 5. =(C3 - C1)/(B3 – B1)

9. Range of Cells A group of cells A group of cells (Starting Cell : Ending Cell) (Starting Cell : Ending Cell)Ex: –(A1:C1) is the range of cells in the first row –(A1:D4) may be an entire worksheet.

10. Function A built-in Excel formula that has a name A built-in Excel formula that has a name Must begin with = Must begin with = Often requires a RANGE OF CELLS Often requires a RANGE OF CELLS =Sum( starting cell : ending cell ) =Average( starting cell : ending cell )