Excel Basics

An Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets

This is the standard look of a new spreadsheet when opened for the first time

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Note: Excel by default starts a Workbookwith three Worksheets.

Sheet Tabs

Two Vertical Lines make a Column which isdenoted by letters of the alphabet


Two Horizontal Lines make a Row which isdenoted by numbers


A Column & a Row together make a Cell. TheCell Address is Column then Row e.g. D12

Note: Another name for Cell Address isCell Reference


To add the contents of cells B8 and C8, weuse a Formula as shown in cell D12.

Note: A formula is always started with the“=“ sign and typed where the result is required


When enter is depressed, the result of theAddition appears in the Active Cell

Note: The Formula Bar has been made visibleTo show the formula which is still in the Active Cell


You can use the Fill Handle to create or extend aSeries such as the Days of the Week.


As well as the Months of the Year.


As well as the 10 x 10 timetable


We can also use the Fill Handleto copy formulae – here we findthe Sum for each column.Fill Handle


And again we use the AverageFunction for each column.


Click on Row 17 to highlight theentire row. Right click & clickDelete. The Blank Row is gone!


Highlight the range A16 to J17using the mouse. Click on theChart Wizard.

Chart Wizard


For Steps 1-3 click on Next.At Step 4, select “As new sheet”as shown. Select Finish.


Your Chart should look like this.


Click on Sheet 1. Highlight allnumerical data. Click on View,Toolbars and Formatting.


Bold & Centre numerical Data.


Format Days of the week to blueand Months of the year to Red.Also auto adjust Column widths.


Highlight cells A! through L17.Set print area as shown usingthe File Print Area option.


Use File Page Set up as theoption to Fit to One page.


Use View Header & Footer toinsert a custom header – yourName. You should now be ableto print & submit work to yourteacher.


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