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Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet . Notes. 1. What is a spreadsheet?. A bunch of rows and columns of information. Used to organize and analyze information. Also called a worksheet. 2. Why is a spreadsheet helpful?. To quickly perform calculations Also, to easily create neat, organized charts of info.

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Spreadsheet

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  1. Spreadsheet Notes

  2. 1. What is a spreadsheet? • A bunch of rows and columns of information. • Used to organize and analyze information. • Also called a worksheet

  3. 2. Why is a spreadsheet helpful? • To quickly perform calculations • Also, to easily create neat, organized charts of info.

  4. 3. Parts of a spreadsheet: • Rows: they are identified by NUMBERS down the side • Columns: they are identified by LETTERS across the top • Cells: the boxes created where rows and columns intersect

  5. 4. Do cells have names? Yes! • They’re also called cell addresses. • Cells are named by their column letter first and row number second • Examples: A1 or J7

  6. 5. What can we put in a cell? • Labels: word, letters, or symbols that are NOT used in calculations • Values: numbers that are used in calculations. • Formulas: mathematical calculations.

  7. 6. Formatting of Cells • We can format cells the same way we format text in Word. • How? Right-click, choose Format Cells • Here are just some things we can change: • Font Size • Font Style • Alignment • Bold, Italics, Underline

  8. 7. We can change column widths if information in cells need more room. How? • Click and drag between number cells at side. • Double-click between cell • Right click on the column heading and pick width

  9. 8. What is a Cell Range? • A group of selected cells. • Examples: A1:C5 and F15:J22

  10. 9. How can we enter something into a cell? • Press Enter. • Click the green enter check mark in the Formula Bar. • Press an arrow key. • Click in a different cell.

  11. 10. Header and Footer • We can to two places to put our Header and Footer onto a Spreadsheet: Go to the insert ribbon, click on header or footer

  12. 12. Print Area • Always set a Print Area before you print to prevent wasting paper • First, highlight the cells you want to print • Then, go to the office button, click on print, and the set print area • You’ll see dashed lines around the area you set.

  13. 13. Cell formatting • After you key in info, you might want to change the way it looks by adding commas, the $ symbol, or changing the date format. • You can do this by right-clicking on the cell and choosing format cells • Or, highlight the cells and click on the shortcut keys.

  14. 14. Formulas • Always begin a formula with = • Use cell names in a formula, NOT the numbers in the cells. • Samples: • Addition: =A1+A2 • Subtraction: =D4-D3 • Multiplication: =E5*E3 • Division: =G2/G1

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