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INTRODUCTION
TO EXCEL
Excel 2016 Spreadsheets

Excel is software that lets you create tables, and calculate

and analyze data. This type of software is called spreadsheet
software. Excel lets you create tables that automatically
calculate the totals of numerical values you input, print out
tables in neat layouts, and create simple graphs.

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Spreadsheets

A Row is a group of cells that run horizontally. Rows are

numerically labeled
A Column is a group of cells that run vertically. Columns
are alphabetically labeled.
Cells are the intersection of a Row and Column
Cells are identified by first stating the intersecting
column letter followed by the intersecting Row number
For example, B2 is an example of a cell address

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Excel Spreadsheet
Spreadsheets consist of columns (vertical) and rows
(horizontal)
A B C D

2 ROW (Horizontal)
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The intersection of
a row and column
COLUMN is called a CELL
(vertical)
Letters indicate COLUMNS and Numbers indicate ROWS
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Excel CHARTS
Charts are used to present information so that it can be
quickly and easily understood
Bar and Column Charts
- Show values of data and allow comparison between
categories
Pie Charts
- Show values of data and allow comparison to the whole
- The area of each slice represents the fraction of the
whole
Line Charts
- Show the relationship between values
- They can be used to show the rate of change

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Types of Charts

Column or Bar
Graph

Line Graph

Pie Graph

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Chart Components Chart Title

Values
Axis Legend
(Yaxis)

Category
Labels
Category Axis
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Excel
Select Blank Worksheet
to begin using Excel
 Justify and Home
Centre

Insert and Delete

Change the Columns and Rows
style, color and
size of fonts
and numbers
 Insert Insert Text Box

Insert Insert a variety

Pictures of charts (Line,
Pie, Bar etc.)
 Page Layout

Change the Color, Bring an object

Size and Orientation forward or backward
of the Page
 Formulas

Utilize a variety of
Formulas to calculate
the sum, average,
max and min
Data

Sort and Filter Data

 Review

Lock and Protect

Worksheet
Check Spelling
 View

Workbook Views Zoom into an

area on the
sheet