Lesson 1
Lesson 1
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The Ribbon
Excel uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus. The
Ribbon contains multiple tabs, each with several groups of
commands. You will use these tabs to perform the most common
tasks in Excel.
Each tab will have one or more groups.
The Ribbon
Some groups will have an arrow you can click for more options.
=((2*2)+(3*4)+(5*5))*2
=((4)+(12)+25))*2 Calculates the inner layer
=(41)*2 Calculates the outer layer
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Excel Functions
Excel has many premade formulas, called functions.
Functions are typed by = and the functions name.
For example =SUM
Once you have typed the function name you need to
apply it to a range.
For example =SUM(A1:A5)
The range is always inside of parentheses.
Most Used Excel Functions
1. =COUNT
• Counts cells with numbers in a range.
2. =SUM
• Adds together numbers in a range.
3. =IF
• Returns values based on a TRUE or FALSE
condition
Most Used Excel Functions
4. =AVERAGE
• Calculates the average (arithmetic mean)
5. =TODAY
• Returns the current date.
6. =CONCAT
• Joins different pieces of text as one.
Exporting/saving a workbook to other file types:
1. Click the File tab to access Backstage view.
2. Click Save as, then select Browse.
3. Select the Destination you want.
4. Select the file type you want it to be saved as.
5. Click save.
Exporting/saving a workbook to other file types:
1. Press F12
2. Select the Destination you want.
3. Select the file type you want it to be
saved as.
4. Click Save.
ACTIVITY 1
1. Open File named “Lesson 1 Activity”. Edit the
LASTNAME just below the Catering Invoice.
2. Calculate Gross Total by multiplying Unit Price and
Quantity.
3. Using Absolute Reference calculate the Sales Tax by
multiplying the Gross Total to the Tax Rate (Cell F2).
4. Calculate the Net Total by subtracting Gross Total
and Sales Tax.
ACTIVITY 1
5. Using the sum function calculate the Total Amount
from cell F4 to F13.
6. In cell G1 put the today’s date using a function.
7. Save as PDF file.
(LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_ACTIVITY1)
Note: You can only use cell references. No manual
typing of amounts.