An application program that can quickly handle calculations A spreadsheet uses numbers like a word processor uses words.
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Columns run vertically & are identified by letters A, B, etc. Rows run horizontally & are identified by numbers 1, 2, etc.
The intersection of a column & row.
Coordinates of a cell
The cell that is currently being worked on.
Where you can see what information is actually typed in the cell.
Labels: words. Values: Numbers like 78 or $1.60 or 5%. Formulas: equations starts with an =
1. Columns and Rows can be re-sized. 2. Set decimal points. 3. Set %. 4. Set $. 5. Cut, copy, paste rows & columns. 6. Insert rows and columns. 7. Connects numbers to other numbers. 8. Graphs and Charts.
Freezing Panes Freezing Panes a method to keep cells frozen in view even when scrolling. View Menu.
Notes: Microsoft Excel - Spreadsheets Function Formulas Preset formulas like =sum(d1:d6) =average(d1:d6) =min(d1:d6) =max(d1:d6) Template - A file that serves as a starting point for a new document. It is pre-formatted in some way. Basic Math operators in a SS: + adding - subtraction * multiply / division ( ) parenthesis Demo Fill down with dates and numbers.
Other SS Terms Freezing Panes a method to keep cells in view even when scrolling. Range a block of cells. Contiguous Range block of adjacent cells. Noncontiguous Range block of cells not adjacent (not near each other).
Microsoft Excel - Spreadsheets Workbook an Excel file, made up of individual worksheets. Worksheet each individual spreadsheet in a workbook file. Sheet Tab current worksheet being displayed F2 This key allows you to edit a cell. Fill-down term for copying a formula down or across a range of cells by dragging the cell handle. Sort putting the date in some type of order. Total Cost =Price * Quantity
Spreadsheet Terms Function built-in formula to perform calculations like =SUM, = AVERAGE, =MIN, =MAX Workbook an Excel file, made up of individual workbooks. Chart A graphic that allows you to compare and contrast data in a visual format. Data Series the data selected to be visualized in a chart.
Jan. 18, 2011 Notes: Microsoft Excel - Spreadsheets NOTES: Chart A graphic that allows you to compare and contrast data in a visual format. Data Series the data selected to be visualized in a chart. Types of Charts: Pie Column Bar Bar Line
Jan. 19/20, 2011 Notes: Microsoft Excel - Spreadsheets NOTES: Sheet tabs Labels located at the bottom of the workbook window indicating the worksheets. Sort In a database, this function puts the records into a specific order. Sheet tabs Labels located at the bottom of the workbook window indicating the worksheets.
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