Using Microsoft Excel

Using Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application used to organize, analyze, and visualize data.

Creating a New Spreadsheet

1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Click Blank Workbook to start a new spreadsheet.

Basic Features

1. Entering Data:
   • Click on a cell and type to enter data.
   • Press Enter to move to the next cell.
2. Saving a Spreadsheet:
   • Click File > Save As.
   • Choose a location and name your file.
3. Formatting Cells:
   • Use the toolbar to change font, size, and color.
   • Apply borders and background colors to cells.

Using Formulas

Formulas perform calculations on data:

• Addition: =A1 + B1
• Average: =AVERAGE(A1:A5)
• Sum: =SUM(A1:A5)

Creating Charts

1. Select the data you want to visualize.
2. Click Insert > Chart and choose a chart type.

Image Example

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