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Getting Started With Ms Excel

Microsoft Excel is a part of the Microsoft Office suite, introduced in 1985, and is primarily used for data calculations and management. A spreadsheet, which consists of columns and rows, facilitates efficient number manipulation. The document also provides instructions on how to open Excel 2010 and describes key components such as columns, rows, cells, and the ribbon.

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Getting Started With Ms Excel

Microsoft Excel is a part of the Microsoft Office suite, introduced in 1985, and is primarily used for data calculations and management. A spreadsheet, which consists of columns and rows, facilitates efficient number manipulation. The document also provides instructions on how to open Excel 2010 and describes key components such as columns, rows, cells, and the ribbon.

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GETTING STARTED

WITH MS EXCEL
COMPUTER EDUCATION 7
INTRODUCTION

• MICROSOFT EXCEL IS PART OF MICROSOFT


OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY SUITE.
• EXCEL WAS FIRST INTRODUCED IN 1985.
• MICROSOFT EXCEL IS COMMONLY USED TO
PERFORM DATA CALCULATIONS.
What is Microsoft Excel?

• Excel is a powerful electronic


spreadsheet, business graphics, and data
management software that can be used
for storing, organizing, and manipulating
data.
What is a spreadsheet?

• A spreadsheet is commonly used for


accounting. It displays a grid consisting of
columns and rows. It is the environment that
can make number manipulation easy and
more efficient.
How to open Microsoft Excel 2010

• Click the Start Button on the Task Bar to display the Start
Menu.
• Type Microsoft Excel as the search text in the Search
Programs and Files text box.
• Click MICROSOFT EXCEL in the Programs results to
start Excel and display the backstage View for Excel.
❑Columns
A column is a vertical space on a worksheet. Each column is identified
by a letter to designate its location.
❑Rows
A row is a horizontal space on a worksheet. Each row is identified by a
number to designate its location.
❑Cells
A cell is defined as the intersection of a row and a column.
❑Formula Bar
The Formula Bar displays the contents of the active cell.
❑Name Box
The Name Box displays the cell reference of the active cell.
❑Sheet Tabs
Sheet tabs show the name of each worksheet.
❑Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar is customizable, allowing you to add
frequently used commands.
❑Ribbon
The ribbon is the strip of buttons and icons located above the work area.

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