Learning about Excel

What is the intent of learning about Excel?

• To play games

• To understand the basic functions and features of spreadsheets

• To write stories

• To draw pictures

What is Microsoft Excel used for?

• Playing video games

• Organizing and analyzing data

• Painting pictures

• Writing stories

What happens when you double-click on the Microsoft Excel program icon?

• The computer shuts down.

• A new game starts.

• A new blank workbook in Excel opens.

• A music player starts.

What can you do after opening Microsoft Excel?

• Create a new workbook from templates.

• Send an email.

• Browse the internet.

• Watch a video.

What is the main working area in Excel called?

• Document

• Workbook

• File

• Folder

What can you do with worksheets in Excel?

• Add, delete, and rename

• Copy, paste, and edit

• Save, close, and open

• View, sort, and filter

What do we use to describe data in Excel?

• Cells

• Labels

• Buttons

• Charts

How can you enter data into a cell in Excel?

• Double-clicking the cell

• Right-clicking the cell

• Clicking on a cell and typing

• Dragging into the cell

What can we do to change how data looks in Excel?

• Format cells

• Delete cells

• Hide cells

• Merge cells

What is a formula in mathematics?

• A type of mathematical game

• A rule for calculating the area of a shape

• An equation that performs calculations and displays results

• A special tool used in geometry