Introduction to spreadsheets
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A spreadsheet is an arrangement of cells organized in columns and rows that is used to store and manipulate data. A workbook contains one or more spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most common program used to create spreadsheets. Spreadsheets have rows, columns, and cells identified by letters and numbers. Formulas use mathematical operators and cell references to perform calculations within a spreadsheet. Functions are predefined formulas that perform common tasks like summing a range of cells. Common uses of spreadsheets include budgets, grades, financial statements, data analysis, inventory, and forecasts.
Introduction to spreadsheets
- 2. What is a spreadsheet? An arrangement of cells in columns and rows used to organize, analyze, calculate, and report information, usually in numerical form.
- 3. What is a Workbook? A file which contains one or more spreadsheets.
- 4. What computer program creates spreadsheets? Microsoft Excel
- 6. Row Horizontal lines for data in a spreadsheet. Identified with Numbers
- 7. Column Vertical lines for data in a spreadsheet. Identified with Letters
- 8. Cell The individual intersections between rows and columns. Labeled by the Row Number and Column Letter.
- 9. Active Cell The cell that is currently being edited. Marked by a think black boarder around the cell.
- 10. Column
- 11. Row
- 13. Label Alphabetical text in a spreadsheet
- 14. Value A number in a spreadsheet
- 15. Formula Statement that performs a calculation
- 16. Function Built-in formula that is a shortcut for common calculations
- 19. Example: =B2+C2+D2 Equal Sign: First part of any spreadsheet formula
- 21. Example: =B2+C2+D2 Cell Reference/Address: Made up of column heading and row number
- 24. Example: =SUM(B2:B6) Equal Sign: First part of any spreadsheet formula
- 27. What are some uses for spreadsheets? 1. Prepare Budgets 2. Maintain student grades 3. Prepare financial statements 4. Analyze numbers 5. Manage Inventory 6. Make forecasts
- 28. What is a budget? An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time
- 29. What is a Financial Statement? Statement: a document showing credits and debits
- 30. What is a Forecast? The act of predicting business activity for a future period of time