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Excel Calculation

The document provides instructions on basic Excel functions like SUM and AVERAGE, how to create and modify charts, and how to perform simple sorts. It explains how to enter formulas using cell references and functions, create charts by selecting data ranges and choosing a chart type, and modify charts by changing data, labels, titles, and moving or resizing the chart. Common chart modifications include switching row and column data, selecting different data ranges, and formatting titles, labels, and other chart elements using the Design, Layout, and Format tabs.

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Excel Calculation

The document provides instructions on basic Excel functions like SUM and AVERAGE, how to create and modify charts, and how to perform simple sorts. It explains how to enter formulas using cell references and functions, create charts by selecting data ranges and choosing a chart type, and modify charts by changing data, labels, titles, and moving or resizing the chart. Common chart modifications include switching row and column data, selecting different data ranges, and formatting titles, labels, and other chart elements using the Design, Layout, and Format tabs.

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CALCULATION

Formals are started in the formula box with an = sign. To create a basic formula in Excel: i. Select the cell for the formula ii. Type = (the equal sign) and the formula iii. Click Enter

There are many elements to and excel formula. References: The cell or range of cells that you want to use in your calculation Operators: Symbols (+, -, *, /, etc.) that specify the calculation to be performed Constants: Numbers or text values that do not change Functions: Predefined formulas in Excel

Common functions in Excel: i. Sum: Adds all cells in the argument ii. Average: Calculates the average of the cells in the argument iii. Min: Finds the minimum value iv. Max: Finds the maximum value v. Count: Finds the number of cells that contain a numerical value within a range of the argument

To calculate a function:
Click the cell where you want the function applied Click the Insert Function button Choose the function Click OK

BASIC SORTS
To execute a basic descending or ascending sort based on one column: Highlight the cells that will be sorted Click the Sort & Filter button on the Home tab Click the Sort Ascending (A-Z) button or Sort Descending (Z-A) button

CREATE A CHART
To create a chart: Select the cells that contain the data you want to use in the chart Click the Insert tab on the Ribbon Click the type of Chart you want to create

MODIFY A CHART

1 To move the chart:


Click the Chart and Drag it another location on the same worksheet, or Click the Move Chart button on the Design tab Choose the desired location (either a new sheet or a current sheet in the workbook)

MODIFY A CHART 2

To change the data included in the chart: Click the Chart Click the Select Data button on the Design tab To reverse which data are displayed in the rows and columns: Click the Chart Click the Switch Row/Column button on the Design tab

4 To modify the labels and titles:

Click the Chart On the Layout tab, click the Chart Title or the Data Labels button Change the Title and click Enter

EXAMPLE

CHART TOOLS
The Chart Tools appear on the Ribbon when you click on the chart. The tools are located on three tabs: Design, Layout, and Format. Within the Design tab you can control the chart type, layout, styles, and location. Within the Layout tab you can control inserting pictures, shapes and text boxes, labels, axes, background, and analysis. Within the Format tab you can modify shape styles, word styles and size of the chart.

EXAMPLE

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