Microsoft Excel

P.6 Computer Studies 2011-2012

Chapter 1 – Introduction of Microsoft Excel

What is Microsoft Excel?Microsoft Excel is a software for creating spreadsheets. Spreadsheets allow you to organize information in rows and tables

Open Microsoft ExcelStart → Programs → Microsoft Office → Microsoft Excel 2010

The Microsoft Excel 2010 Interface

Introduction of Excel Interface Components

Backstage – file-related activities

Ribbon – Similar commands and procedures are listed together on the tab

Worksheet – a grid of columns and rows. Columns designated by letter and rows are number.Active Cell – This is currently selected cell.

Active cell

Name box – The name of the active cell.Formula bar – Data and formula can be entered.

Name Box Formula bar

Active sheet – The sheet is currently viewed and/or edited

Status Bar – including View Controls and Zoom Controls

View control Zoom control