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Lesson 4 MS Excel Discussion

A spreadsheet displays data in a table called a worksheet which is made up of columns and rows. A cell is the intersection of a row and column, and formulas can be entered into cells to perform calculations. Common spreadsheet functions include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing cell values and ranges. Spreadsheets allow users to organize and analyze large amounts of data, prepare budgets and financial statements, and create charts to visualize data trends.

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Lesson 4 MS Excel Discussion

A spreadsheet displays data in a table called a worksheet which is made up of columns and rows. A cell is the intersection of a row and column, and formulas can be entered into cells to perform calculations. Common spreadsheet functions include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing cell values and ranges. Spreadsheets allow users to organize and analyze large amounts of data, prepare budgets and financial statements, and create charts to visualize data trends.

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Understanding Spreadsheets

MS EXCEL

By: Teacher Ruby Garcia


What is a spreadsheet?

A program that
displays data (text
& numbers) in a
table called a
worksheet
What is a worksheet?

A grid with columns &


rows; the term
worksheet is used
interchangeably with
spreadsheet
Uses of Spreadsheet

Prepare budgets
Financial statements

Inventory management

Create charts
What is a cell?

The intersection of a
row and column
What is an active cell?

The cell in which you


are currently working
(normally the cell is
surrounded by a
black border)
What 3 things can you type into a
cell?

Text= words or letters


Value = numbers

Formula =statement
that performs a
calculation
What is a cell range?
A group of cells that are
closely together
What are columns?

Vertical arrangements of
cells; identified by letters
What are rows?
Horizontal arrangement of
cells; identified by
numbers
What is a worksheet tab?

A tab that identifies each open


worksheet in a spreadsheet
program, located in the lower left
corner of the screen
Excel 2003 vs. Excel 2007

256 Columns 16,384 Columns


65,536 Rows 1,048,576 Rows
What is a Cell Address
(Reference)?
This is a column letter &
row number
combination, such as
A1, B2
What is a name box?

Displays the name of the


active cell or range
What is a formula bar?
Displays the data or
formula stored in the
active cell
What is a function?

A built-in formula
that is a shortcut
for common
calculations such
as addition and
average.
What are Operation Symbols?

Instruct the computer as


to what mathematical
operations to perform
Operation Symbols

Addition (+)
Subtraction (-)

Multiplication (*)

Division (/)
How do you key a formula?
You combine numbers,
cell addresses
(references),
Operation symbols
and/or functions
Ex: =4 + 5; =B1 * B2
Order of Operations
 Completes formulas in this order:
1. Parentheses
2. Exponents
3. Multiplication
4. Division
5. Addition
6. Subtraction
Example:
Formula: 5+2*7 Result: 19

Formula: (5+2)*7 Result: 49


What is a column width tool?

Tool that changes the


width of the columns on
a spreadsheet
What is a row height tool?
Tool that changes the
height of rows on a
spreadsheet
What is Auto Sum Tool?

Automatically creates a
formula to add a series
of numbers in a
spreadsheet
What is a Chart?
Graphic representations
used to compare &
contrast worksheet data
What is sorting?

Organizing or rearranging
data in either ascending
or descending order
Definitions….

Sort Ascending – arranges


records from A to Z or smallest to
largest
Sort Descending – arranges
records from Z to A or largest to
smallest
Thank you for Listening
prepare for the hands-on

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