microsoft excel spreadsheet blue section project 2
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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
Blue Section
Project 2
Entering FormulasOrder of Operations
-#, %, ^, *, /, +, - Order of Operations in Excel is (PEMDAS)
Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction
Entering Formulas
Entering Formulas Using Point Mode Going to select the cell, and type a “=“ to start Separate each selection by an operation symbol When finished press Enter
Entering FormulasEnter Formulas Using Formula ToolbarThe formula toolbar is located above the
worksheet Start the function with the “=“ Add each cell in the calculation separated
by its operation symbol Press Enter when finished
Entering FormulasCopying the Formulas Using the Fill
Handle Select your first source cell Move your mouse pointer to the lower right
hand corner of the active cell, until it becomes a black cross
Drag the formula through the destination cells
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Functions Tools within Excel designed to help the user
complete simple or complex calculations Access the functions by pressing the
function key You will have a choice of menus, from
simple to complex calculations Every function will include data source labels
and a description window
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Using the AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN functionThe three of the most commonly used
functions Determining the Average of a Range of
Numbers Select the source cells and press the
function key Choose Average from the All menu choice Verify the selections in the data source
windows Press Enter finished
Using the AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN function
Determining the Highest and Lowest Number in a Range of Numbers
Do the same as the Average function, except instead of choosing Average choose either MAX or MIN
Copying the AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN Functions
To copy these functions select the source cells
Use the fill handle Is Absolute or Relative Value needed?
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Using the AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN functionSaving the Workbook
Click the Save button on the Standard toolbar
When the Save As dialog box displays, type Greenback Stock Club in the File name text box
If necessary, click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) in the Save in list. Click the Save button in the Save As dialog box
Verifying Formulas Using Range FinderDouble Click
Excel shows cells involved in formula as highlighted
Very beneficial when it comes to more complex calculations
Easy way to troubleshoot a worksheet, without having to start over
QuestionsEntering Formulas (PMDAS)Copying FormulasUsing Average, Max, and MinRange Finder
Formatting the Worksheet
Formatting the WorksheetFormat Cells Dialog Box
To access it, right-click on the highlighted cells and choose Format Cells from the shortcut menu
Select Format | Cells from the menu bar
Formatting the Worksheet Formatting Cells Dialog Box
Number tab - The data type can be selected from the options on this tab. Select General if the cell contains text and number, or another numerical category if the cell is a number that will be included in functions or formulas.
Alignment tab - These options allow you to change the position and alignment of the data with the cell.
Formatting the WorksheetFormatting Cells Dialog Box
Font tab - All of the font attributes are displayed in this tab including font face, size, style, and effects.
Border and Pattern tabs - These tabs allow you to add borders, shading, and background colors to a cell.
Protection tab - Lock cell formulas or not allow information to be changed
Formatting the WorksheetChanging the Worksheet Title
Background and Font Colors and Applying an Outline Border
Applying Formats to the Column Titles
Formatting the WorksheetDates and Times
After entering the date in the cell, format it doing the following.
Right-click the date cell, choose format cells Select Number Tab from the Format Cells
window Select date from the category box, and select
format from the type box
Formatting the WorksheetCentering and Formatting the Dates and
Numbers in the Worksheet
Formatting the Worksheet Adding Worksheets, Rows, and
Columns Worksheets - Add a worksheet to a
workbook by selecting Insert|Worksheet from the menu bar.
Row - To add a row to a worksheet, select Insert|Rows from the menu bar, or highlight the row by clicking on the row label, right-click with the mouse, and choose Insert.
Column - Add a column by selecting Insert|Columns from the menu bar, or highlight the column by click on the column label, right-click with the mouse, and choose Insert
Inserting and Deleting Cells in a Worksheet Inserting Rows and Columns
Note: to insert a row/column, select the row/column below the destination
Inserting and Deleting Cells in a WorksheetDeleting Columns and Rows
Right-click the whole row/column Select the Delete command Note: #REF! Might pop up if a formula is
erased
Inserting and Deleting Cells in a Worksheet Inserting Individual Cells or a Range of
Cells Cells command
(Cut: CTRL-X) (Copy: CTRL-C) (Paste: CTRL-V)
Formatting the Worksheet Resizing Rows and Columns
There are two ways to resize rows and columns.
1. Resize a row by dragging the line below the label of the row you would like to resize. Resize a column in a similar manner by dragging the line to the right of the label corresponding to the column you want to resize.- OR -
2. Click the row or column label and select Format|Row|Height or Format|Column|Width from the menu bar to enter a numerical value for the height of the row or width of the column
Formatting the WorksheetChanging the Widths of Columns and
Heights of RowsChanging the Width of Columns
Best FitChanging the Height of Rows
Formatting the Worksheet Moving and Copying Cells
Moving Cells To cut cell contents that will be moved to another cell select Edit|Cut from the menu bar or click the Cut button on the standard toolbar.
Copying Cells To copy the cell contents, select Edit|Copy from the menu bar or click the Copy button on the standard toolbar.
Pasting Cut and Copied Cells Highlight the cell you want to paste the cut or copied content into and select Edit|Paste from the menu bar or click the Paste button on the standard toolbar.
Formatting the WorksheetDrag and Drop
If you are moving the cell contents only a short distance, the drag-and-drop method may be easier. Simply drag the highlighted border of the selected cell to the destination cell with the mouse.
Copying a Range of Cells to a Nonadjacent Destination Area
Using Drag and Drop to Move or Copy Cells
Displaying the System DatePredefined FunctionsDate Formatting
Formatting the WorksheetStyles
Styles allows the user to quickly format their worksheet, provide fluid consistency, and create a professional look
Select the Styles drop-down box from the formatting toolbar
Formatting the Worksheet Styles
Comma - Adds commas to the number and two digits beyond a decimal point.
Comma [0] - Comma style that rounds to a whole number.
Currency - Formats the number as currency with a dollar sign, commas, and two digits beyond the decimal point.
Currency [0] - Currency style that rounds to a whole number.
Normal - Reverts any changes to general number format.
Percent - Changes the number to a percent and adds a percent sign.
Entering Numbers with a Format Symbol
Formatting the Worksheet Formatting Numbers Using the Format Cells
Command on the Shortcut Menu Formatting Numbers Using the Percent Style
Button and Increase Decimal Button Conditional Formatting – allows the user to
setup a preset format of the selected cells if a specific action occurs Format | Conditional Formatting
Formatting the WorksheetPage Breaks
To set page breaks within the worksheet, select the row you want to appear just below the page break by clicking the row's label. Then choose Insert|Page Break from the menu bar.
Formatting the WorksheetPage Setup
Select File|Page Setup from the menu bar to format the page, set margins, and add headers and footers
Formatting the Worksheet Page
Select the Orientation under the Page tab in the Page Setup window to make the page Landscape or Portrait. The size of the worksheet on the page can also be formatted under Scaling. To force a worksheet to print only one page wide so all the columns appear on the same page, select Fit to 1 page(s) wide.
Formatting the Worksheet Margins
Change the top, bottom, left, and right margins under the Margins tab. Enter values in the header and footer fields to indicate how far from the edge of the page this text should appear. Check the boxes for centering horizontally or vertically on the page.
Formatting the WorksheetHeader/FooterAdd preset
headers and footers to the page by clicking the drop-down menus under the Header/Footer tab
Formatting the Worksheet Sheet
Check Gridlines if you want the gridlines dividing the cells to be printed on the page. If the worksheet is several pages long and only the first page includes titles for the columns, select Rows to repeat at top to choose a title row that will be printed at the top of each page
Formatting the Worksheet Print Preview
Select File|Print Preview from the menu bar Click the Next and Previous buttons at the
top of the window to display the pages Click the Zoom button to view the pages
closer. Make page layout modifications needed by
clicking the Page Setup button. Click Close to return to the worksheet or
Print to continue printing.
Formatting the Worksheet Print
To print the worksheet, select File|Print from the menu bar
Print Range - Select either all pages or a range of pages to print.
Print What - Select selection of cells highlighted on the worksheet, the active worksheet, or all the worksheets in the entire workbook.
Copies - Choose the number of copies that should be printed. Check the Collate box if the pages should remain in order.
Checking the SpellingChange All Ignore Once Ignore AllAdd to DictionaryAuto Correct
Changing the Sheet NamesClick on Sheet Name, or right click the
sheet name and select formatEnter new name
E-Mailing a Workbook from within ExcelE-Mailing
Any QuestionsFormatting the Worksheet
Font, background, row/column widthsSpell CheckingNaming your sheetsEmailing a workbook