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CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers

CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers. T59 & T64 TA: Jie (Jeff) Gao. Introduction to Excel. Excel is a spreadsheet software Excel document – Workbook Worksheets in workbook It is mainly used for calculating numbers, especially the repetition of same calculation on different numbers.

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CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers

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  1. CPSC 203Introduction to Computers T59 & T64 TA: Jie (Jeff) Gao

  2. Introduction to Excel • Excel is a spreadsheet software • Excel document – Workbook • Worksheets in workbook • It is mainly used for calculating numbers, especially the repetition of same calculation on different numbers CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  3. Excel – Interface • Menu, toolbars, scroll bars • Cell address bar, formula bar • Work space • Worksheet tabs and navigator CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  4. Excel – Basic Concepts • Columns, rows • Cells • Cell naming • Data types • “General” • Number • Currency • Date/time • Text CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  5. Excel – Inputting Data • Directly input – overwrites the old content • Double click and input – keeps the old content • Input in the formula bar • Fill handle • Generate sequence • Copy data • Ctrl key to toggle CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  6. Excel – Cell Formatting • Font: face, style, size, colour • Background • Border • Alignment • Indentation • Orientation • Data type related CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  7. Excel – Worksheets • Rename worksheets • Add a new worksheet • Delete a worksheet • Change worksheet orders CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  8. Excel – Formulas • Formulas are calculation expressions • Starts with a “=“ • The formula expression is shown in the formula bar but the formula result is shown in worksheet • Examples CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  9. Excel – Functions • Functions are predefined formulas • They are organized in categories • Use the “Paste function” button or “Insert  Function” menu • Choose function • Provide arguments • Input by hand • Pick by mouse CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  10. Excel – Useful Functions • Statistical • Min, Max, Average • Mathematical • Sum • Date and time • Now • More … CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

  11. Assignment 1 • Due: 2:00pm Jan 27 • 3 Parts: • Follow steps on EX-176 to EX-197 (NOT EX-198) to get a payment schedule • The payment schedule with formula expressions shown • A chart showing Principal Paid and Interest Paid for the last 12 months (any suitable chart type is OK) CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao

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