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Introduction To MS Excel

Microsoft Excel is a widely used spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft, first released in 1985, that facilitates data organization, analysis, and manipulation. Key features include data entry, built-in formulas, charts, pivot tables, and automation through macros. Practical applications range from budgeting and inventory tracking to statistical analysis and report generation.

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Introduction To MS Excel

Microsoft Excel is a widely used spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft, first released in 1985, that facilitates data organization, analysis, and manipulation. Key features include data entry, built-in formulas, charts, pivot tables, and automation through macros. Practical applications range from budgeting and inventory tracking to statistical analysis and report generation.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Understanding the Basics of Excel


Background
• Microsoft Excel, developed by Microsoft, is
one of the most widely used spreadsheet
applications. It was first released in 1985 and
has since become a core tool for data analysis,
visualization, and management.
Definition of Excel
• Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used
to organize, analyze, and manipulate data. It
provides tools for performing calculations,
creating charts, and automating tasks using
formulas and macros.
Key Features of Excel
• - Data entry and storage in rows and columns
• - Built-in formulas and functions for
calculations
• - Charts and graphs for data visualization
• - Pivot tables for data summarization
• - Automation using macros and VBA
• - Compatibility with other Microsoft Office
tools
Functions in Excel
• 1. Mathematical Functions: SUM, AVERAGE,
ROUND
• 2. Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR
• 3. Text Functions: CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT
• 4. Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP,
INDEX, MATCH
• 5. Date and Time Functions: TODAY, NOW,
DATE
• 6. Financial Functions: PMT, FV, NPV
Practical Applications of Excel
• - Budgeting and financial analysis
• - Data entry and management
• - Inventory tracking
• - Statistical analysis
• - Report generation
• - Business forecasting
Next Class Overview
• The next session will be entirely practical,
covering:
• - Creating and formatting worksheets
• - Using basic and advanced formulas
• - Creating charts and graphs
• - Hands-on exercises and case studies

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