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ADMINISTRATION. Information Technology for Administrators. SPREADSHEETS. Click To Continue. SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE. A spreadsheet package is a computer program created specifically to help in the processing of numbers.
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ADMINISTRATION Information Technology for Administrators SPREADSHEETS Click To Continue
SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE A spreadsheet package is a computer program created specifically to help in the processing of numbers. The spreadsheet stores information in rows (across the screen) and columns (down the screen) creating little boxes, known as cells.
SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE Spreadsheets can be used in business within the finance department for accounting and calculating wages. Spreadsheets can be used in the sales department to keep a record of the number of products sold. Spreadsheets can be used in the operations department to keep a check on how much stock has been bought in and used.
SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE Spreadsheets help with presentations - charts and graphs can be created. Spreadsheets can be copied and imported into word processed reports. Spreadsheets can update figures without the user having to do any of the maths!
Formula Bar Active Cell Column Headings Row Column Cells Sheets Row Headings MAIN FEATURES
SPREADSHEETS Test Your Knowledge
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1 Your correct answer • A Excel • B Expert • C Excellence Correct Which of the following is a type of spreadsheet software? Next Question
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 2 • Spreadsheet software is used to: Your correct answer • A Contact suppliers • B Record employee details • C Record financial information Correct Next Question
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 3 Spreadsheet contain cells ? True or False? Your correct answer • A True • B False True Next Question
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 4 Which of the following is not a feature of a spreadsheet ? Your correct answer • A Rows • B Columns • C Lines Correct Next Question
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 5 Graphs and charts cannot be copied into word documents? True or False? Your correct answer • A True • B False False Next Question
WELL DONE Now work through spreadsheet booklets to develop your administration skills You have the Guide to Spreadsheets document to help you. Help from the computer is also useful. End Show