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MICROSOFT EXCEL TUTORIAL: A PROCESS MANUAL FOR BEGINNERS. Presented by: Garth, Paul, Kat, Stephen. Introduction System Requirements Getting Started with Excel Formatting Numbers Creating a Chart / Graph Conclusion and Summary Questions?. Overview. ENGL 393.
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MICROSOFT EXCEL TUTORIAL:A PROCESS MANUAL FOR BEGINNERS Presented by: Garth, Paul, Kat, Stephen
Introduction System Requirements Getting Started with Excel Formatting Numbers Creating a Chart / Graph Conclusion and Summary Questions? Overview ENGL 393
Microsoft Excel is one of the most prevalent and effective data management applications on the market. +create and format spreadsheets +analyze and share information Introduction ENGL 393
ComponentRequirement Computer & 500 MHz processor Memory 256 MB RAM Hard Disk 1.5 GB Drive CD-ROM or DVD Display 1024x768 Operating System Microsoft Windows XP w/ SP 2 System Requirements ENGL 393 **Requirements Listed for newest version: Microsoft Office Excel 2007
Open Excel from the Windows Start Menu, or launch the program from a short-cut on the desk-top. Getting Started with Excel ENGL 393 Double Click on the desk-top icon to launch the Microsoft Office Excel
Add commas to show thousands, millions, etc Add $ to show monetary value Formatting Numbers ENGL 393
Enter the data Formatting Numbers Cont’d… ENGL 393
Select a Cell Formatting Numbers Cont’d… ENGL 393
Formatting Numbers Cont’d… • Go to Format at the top menu • Select Cells
Formatting Numbers Cont’d… • Click the Number tab • Select Currency
Formatting Numbers Cont’d… • Check to see if a “$” is listed under Symbol • Click OK
Formatting Numbers Cont’d… • Dollar Sign should appear • Repeat the steps
Introduction Charts are easy to read Visual representation of data is often better than plain text Charts appeal to a larger audience Creating a Chart ENGL 393
Highlight cells including labels Choose Insert, then Chart Choose your chart sub-type Creating a Chart ENGL 393
Press next Preview the data Press next Create titles for chart and x & y axis Creating a Chart ENGL 393
Creating a Chart • Press Finish • Move chart to appropriate section of sheet
Effective Efficient User-friendly Intuitive Design Flexible Conclusion ENGL 393
Download a Free Trial http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/FX100487621033.aspx The free trial is good for the first 60 days. After that you will have to upgrade or lose the license for the product. Getting Microsoft Excel ENGL 393