Intro to Excel - Session 1.1 1

Tutorial 1 - Session 1.1

Using Worksheets to Make Business Decisions

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Session 1.1 Objectives

• Explain what a spreadsheet is

• Learn how to use it in business

• Identify the elements of the Excel window

• Learn how to move around a worksheet

• Demonstrate how to open a workbook

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What is Excel?

• A computerized spreadsheet

• Used for:– Cash flow analysis– Budgeting– Decision making– Cost estimating– Inventory management

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Example of a Budget Worksheet

Figure 1-1,page 1.04

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Starting Excel

Figure 1-2,page 1.04

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The Excel Window

• Tool bar

• Formula bar

• Worksheet window– Columns and Rows– Cells

• Pointer

• Sheet tabs

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Moving Around a Worksheet

• Use the mouse• Use the keyboard

– Arrow keys– Page Up– Page Down– Home– Crtl + Home– F5

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• File Open...

Opening a Workbook

Figure 1-8,page 1.11