The document provides an overview of the Microsoft Excel 2016 interface, including the Welcome Page, Ribbon, and basic functionalities such as creating workbooks and using the search bar. It explains key concepts like worksheets, cells, columns, rows, and various data types, along with cell formatting, formulas, and functions. Additionally, it covers data management techniques such as sorting and filtering data within worksheets.
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The document provides an overview of the Microsoft Excel 2016 interface, including the Welcome Page, Ribbon, and basic functionalities such as creating workbooks and using the search bar. It explains key concepts like worksheets, cells, columns, rows, and various data types, along with cell formatting, formulas, and functions. Additionally, it covers data management techniques such as sorting and filtering data within worksheets.
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* The Welcome Page
* Welcome tour
* Recently opened workbooks
* Create blank workbook or choose from templates.
= The Ribbon
* Toolbar at the top of the screen, organized into tabs, each with
command groups.
+ Tabs: groups of related functionality. eg: Home includes frequent
commands. Insert has commands for inserting objects into the work
area.
* Groups: groups related commands. eg: Fonts contains commands
related to fonts
+ Commands: specific commands inside a group. eg: Under Fonts
are commands for changing font type, size, color, etc.
BUSINESS | TAXATION | ACCOUNTING | LAWMicrosoft Excel 2016 Interface
* Tell me ... Search bar to quickly find commands for use.
"Backstage view - Options for Saving, opening, printing, sharing
workbooks.
* Access from the File tab on the Ribbon.
* Workbooks - Excel files are called workbooks
* Create a new workbook (either blank workbook or from a
template), or open an existing workbook.
* Select “Blank Workbook”
Anew blank workbook with a default name is created, Change
the name via File | Save As | Rename
+ The workbook is saved to OneDrive, Microsoft’s online storage
to save, edit, and share documents
CTU VCC) Cotete Ee ean~ undo last change
CMD/CTRL + C - copy selected
CMDICTRL +V - Paste selected
MULTI-SELECT - hold Shift key (Mac) or CTRL (Windows
selecting,
CMD/CTRL + F - find values
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* Worksheet: Grid work area Rename
double-click
Cells: Worksheets contain many recta
* Columns: Identified by letters
+ Rows: Identified by numbers
Cell Address: Cells are referenced by column and row
A5 corresponds to column A. row 5
Cell Range: Group of cells instead of a single cell address
* Select a range by selecting multiple cells
+ Cell ranges includes addresses of first and last cells separated
by a colon. eg: A1:A5 includes cells, Al. A.
A1:D1 includes cells. Al, B1,C1.D1
7 BUSINESS | TAXATION | ACCt
INGExcel Basics
= Cell Content
* Cells contain different content types: letters, numbers, dates,
formatting, formulas, and functions.
Cell Formatting - changes the way letters, numbers, and dates
are displayed. eg: percentages appear as 0.15 or 15% ; prefixed
monetary values with $
Cell Formulas - used to calculate cell values. Begins with an
equal (=) sign. eg: =(A1+A2)*A3
+ Note: '
* (*) asterisk used for multiplication. :
* * for exponents
8 BUSINESS | TAXATION | ACCOUNTING |Cell Functions
* Many pre-built fimetions to make calculations easier. Functions inelude a
name and. p;
Arguments or mputs. eg: SUM(B3:B9)
adds all the values in cells BS through B7
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Commonly Used. Statistical.
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= Cell Functions
* Many pre-built functions to make calculations easier. Functions include a
name and parentheses with arguments or inputs. eg: = SUM(B3:B9)
* Here the SUM function adds all the values in cells B3 through B7
» Insert Function * a
Filter on the category of
functions such as .
Commonly Used, Statistical,Excel Basics
« Fill handle: For copying cell content to adjacent cells in the
same row or column "
* Provides a quick way to copy content, especially useful for formula
content
* Select content cell(s) then hover over the cell’s lower-right corner
so the fill handle appears and drag until all desired cells are
selected. Release the mouse to fill the selected cells
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9* Modify column width
* Position the mouse over the column line. The cursor becomes a double
arrow. Click and drag the mouse to increase or decrease its width.
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: AutoFit column width: sets a column's width to automatically fit its
content
+ Position the mouse over the line in the column heading. The cursor
becomes a double arrow. Double-click and the column width is changed
to fit the content.
¢ AutoFit multiple columns. Select columns to AutoFit.
* Double click on the double arrow. You can drag to manually adjust the
width Drag to resize multiple columns
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) " Modify Row Height:
* Position the cursor over the row linc. The cursor becomes a double
arrow. Click and drag the mouse to increase or decrease its height.
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* Modify all rows or columns: modify the height and width of every
row and column
Select all cells via Select All or select required cells
Row Height: Position the mouse over a row line then drag the
mouse to increase or decrease the row height
Column Width: Position the mouse over a column line then drag
the mouse to increase or decrease the column width
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other cells
+ Select cell(s) to copy. From Home, Copy, or Ctrl+C keyboard shortcut.
Copied cell(s) are surrounded by dashes.
* Select cell(s) to paste. From Home, Paste, or Ctrl+V keyboard shortcu
* Press ESC to undo dashed lines
* Cut & Paste cell content: Unlike copy and paste that duplicates
content, cutting moves content between cells.
* Select cells to cut. Right-click, Cut, or Home,Cut or Ctrl+X shortcut
* Select cells to paste the content. Right-click, Paste, or Home, Paste or
Ctrl+V shortcut key= Delete (or clear) cell content
+ Select content cell(s) to delete.
+ From Home, Clear command, Clear Contents, or Delete key
= Delete a Row
* Select the row to delete
+ Right-click, Delete Sheet Rows OR Home, Cells, Delete Sheet Rows
+ The selected row is deleted and those around it shift
= Delete a Column
* Select the column to delete
+ Right-click, Delete Columns OR Home, Cells, Delete Sheet Columns
+ The selected column is deleted and those around it shift.* Wrapping Text: When cell width is not wide enough to fit its contents
«Select the cells to wrap. Can be a single cell or multiples
* Click the Wrap Text from Home. Or search ‘wrap’ from “Tell me..”
* Select Wrap Text again to remove wrapping
= Cell Formatting: changes the way letters, numbers, and dates are
displayed. For example: percentages appear as 0.15 or 15% OR prefixed
monetary values with $
«Select cells to format.
+ From Home, Number tab, sclect formatting desired. Choose from
formatting categories. ‘More number formats..’ allows you to testCONTENT
= Common data types ————
= Number Formatting Basics —~
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3 common types of data used in spreadsheets
applications
1. Text:
2. Number:
3. Formulas:EXCEL DATA TYPES
Text:
Also called labels.
Used for headings and names to identify columns of data.
Can contain letters, numbers, and special characters
IS)EXCEL DATA TYPES
Number: Also called values.
Used in calculations.
Aside from actual numbers, Excel stores dates and times as
numbers.
hen numbers are formatted as text
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from being used in calculations.
data, preventing them
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Formulas:
mathematical equations on combination of data.
Functions are formulas that are built into Excel.Number Formats: Number Format
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format from a category OR Quick number-formatting commands
Currency format: adds symbol (eg: $) with two
decimal places for numerical values
Actual Value: Select the cell to see the actual value
used by Excel in formulas and other calculations
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3 33 $33.00
4 16 $16.00= Percentage formats: displays values as percentages, Eg: 50%
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oT- Date formats: When working with dates, a date format is required to
tell Excel the specific calendar dates. Eg: June 18, 2020
* Allows use of date functions that use time and date to calculate date
information
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nth/year depending on which country
late.
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you're in
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Text Format: when you want data to appear exactly as entered
od for numbers not to be used in calculations. Eg: phone number, zip
codes
= Increase/ Decrease Decimal Place value
« Controls number of decimal places displayed in a cell for float/decimal
numbers
* Doesn't change the cell's actual value, only the display
« Decreasing the decimal displays the value rounded to that decimal place
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Relative and Absolute Cells
* Working Across Multiple Sheets
« Sorting Data
* Filtering DataWorking with Data
There are 2 types of cell references: Relative and Absolute
Relative cell references in formulas automatically change when copied
to adjacent cells based on their relative location
Absolute references do not change when copied. Use an absolute
reference to keep a row and/or column constant.
+ Are prefixed with dollar sign (S) before the column and row.
Mixed reference. When $ precedes a column or row, but not both
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cell on any worksheet
¢ with the worksheet name followed by an
+ Begin the cell reference
heet |, its cell
exclamation point (!) Example: to reference cell Al on SI
reference would be Sheet] !A1
* Note: if a worksheet name contains a space, you need to include single
ions ("') around the name. Example: To reference cell Al ona
quotat
1] reference would be: ‘Menu Order"tAl
worksheet Menu Order, its ce!
aWorking with Data
= Sorting Data: Allows you to organize a worksheet by sorting your”
data. Example: organizing a list of contact information by last name.
Content can be sorted alphabetically, numerically, and in many other
ways
= Sort sheet: organizes data in
* Select worksheet: t-shirt orders
We're going to sorta t-shirt orders alp!
a worksheet by one column.
habetically by Last Name.
+ Select cell C2. ,
From the Data tab on the Ribbon, click the A-Z command to sort in
A command to sort descending.
ascending order, or Z-
omen)Sort sheet: organize:
Sorting Data: Allows you to organize a worksheet by sorting your
data. Example: organizing a list of contact information by last name.
Content can be sorted alphabetically, numerically, and in many other
ways
¢ data in a worksheet by one column.
* Select workshect: t-shirt orders
We're going to sorta t-shirt orders alphabetically by Last Name.
= Select cell C2.
From the Data tab on
ascending order, oF Z-
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the Ribbon, click the A-Z command to sort in
Acommand to sort descending.Hea ratte Rast
Sort range: sorts the data in a range of cells. Will not affect other
content on the worksheet \
+ Select the table Total Orders (by Grade)
+ Select the cell range to sort. G2:H6
* You can multi-select (SHIFT + arrows) or used Goto Dialog
(CTRL/CMD + G) and entering the range.
+ Select the Data tab, then the Sort command. The Sort dialog
appears.
* Choose the column you to sort by. Select Orders.
+ Select the sorting order (either ascending or descending).
* Select Descending to sort from largest to smallest.
* Select OK
BUSINESS | TAXATION | ACCOUNTING | LAW‘evels= allows you to a
data by more than one column
* Select worksheet t-shirt orders
* Select A2 then click the Data tab, and the Sort command.The Sort
dialog box appears.
* Select the first column to sort by. We will sort by Homeroom#
Order: Sort Descending
* Click Add to add another column (add level) to sort by. Select Last
Name
Order: Sort Ascending
The table is now sorted, first by Homeroom, from largest to smallest
then by Last Name, alphabetically. Click the Up or Down arrows to
change the order of the sorting levels.
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rtWorking with Data
- Filteri 2 Fi
tering Data: Filters are used to narrow down data in a worksheet so
‘you ean view only the information you need
= For filtering to work, the worksheet must include a header row, used to
identify the name of each column
Select worksheet: equipment checkout.
Select the header row
Select the Data tab, then th
in the header cell for each column.
Select dropdown on column B to view only certain types
Uncheck Select All to
Check Laptop and TV to vi
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¢ Filter command. A drop-down arrow appears
5 of equipment.
desclcct all data.
ew only these types of equipmentWorking with Data
Applying multiple filters: Filters are cumulative, meaning you can apply
multiple filters to further narrow your results.
We've already filtered the worksheet for laptops and TVs. We can further narrow
the results to show only laptops and TVs checked out in August.
* Click the drop-down arrow for column D. Uncheck all dates and select
August.
* The worksheet is now filtered to show only laptops and TVs checked out in
August.
Clearing a filter
* Click the drop-down arrow for the filter to clear. Sclect column D.
* The Filter menu appears.Choose Clear Filter From [COLUMN NAME]
To remove all filters, click the Filter command on the Data tab.Working with Data
Advanced filtering: Excel includes many advanced filtering tools,
including search, text, date, and number filtering
Advanced text filters: used to display more specific information, like cells
that contain a specific word
Enable filtering by sclection Data tab, Filter command.
Click the drop-down arrow for column C
Sclect Text Filter, Does Not Contain.
In the Custom AutoFilter dialog, enter laptop to exclude items containing
the word laptop.
The worksheet is displays only items meeting the filter
Clear all previous filters by clicking the Filter command under Data tabWorking with Data
- Advanced number filters: allows defining custom filters for numbered data
« Enable Filter again then select drown-down arrow on Column A
* Sclect Number Filters. Choose Between to view ID numbers between a
specific range.
« Inthe Custom AutoFilter dialog, Enter 300
3000-6000 range
«Clear all previous filters by clicking the Filter command
date filters: used to view data from a certain time period
hen sclect drown:
Choose Between to view equi)
10 to 6000, to display IDs in the
under Data tab
anced
> Enable Filter again t
« Select Date Filters.
between a range of dates
ustom AutoFilter dialog, enter TAS/S and 8/15/15.
+ IntheC 1
You can sort Ascen ing order to make it easier to view
_down arrow on Column D
pment that checked oul