Intro to Microsoft Excel 2010

The Microsoft Excel window will open up readyfor you to create a new spreadsheet

• 1 The ribbon, which sits above the spreadsheet, includes a set of buttons and commands that allow you to do things in and with your spreadsheet (like print it).

• 2 A blank spreadsheet, a grid made up of rows and columns, takes up most of the window.

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Rows

In a spreadsheet the ROW is defined as the horizontal space that is going across the window . Numbers are used to designate each ROWS’ location.In the above diagram the ROW labeled 2 is highlighted.

Columns

• In a spreadsheet the COLUMN is defined as the vertical space that is going up and down the window. Letters are used to designate each COLUMN'S location.

• In the above diagram the COLUMN labeled B is highlighted

Cells

In a spreadsheet the CELL is defined as the space where a specified row and column intersect. Each CELL is assigned a name according to its’ COLUMN letter and ROW number.In the above diagram the CELL labeled D5 is highlighted. When referencing a cell you should put the COLUMN first and the ROW second .

Calculations/Formulas

Formula Bar

Functions

CalculatedSum

Format Numbers

Decrease Decimal. Show less precise values by showing fewer decimal places.

Increase Decimal. Show more precise values by showing more decimal places.

Choose a alternate currency format for a selected cell

Display the value of the cell as a percentage

Display the value of the cell with a thousands separator.

Change the row height or column width

Add formatting to make your text stand out

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Preview before printing

Add Headers, Footers & Grid Lines to your spreadsheet!