Features Of Microsoft Excel ( The Spreadsheet Interface )

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INTRODUCTION TO SPREAD-SHEET APPLICATION

In this lesson, we will emphasize on the features of the spreadsheet interface.


A spreadsheet is a software for computation, organization, analysis and storage of data in tabular form.

A cell is a point where a column and a row meets. It is the fundamental unit in a worksheet. Data such as text, numeric values or formulas are mentioned in the cells of the worksheet. 

FEATURES OF SPREADSHEET INTERFACE

Title bar: The title bar is a horizontal bar displayed on top of the excel window. The title bar shows the name of the work book you are using. In recent applications, the Quick access is also found on the title bar.

Tool bars: The toolbars consist of the standard toolbar and formatting toolbar. The standard toolbar is found just below the menu bar. Below the standard bar is the formatting toolbar. The toolbars contain buttons and list of boxes that allow you to perform frequent tasks quickly than when using the menu bar.

Recent Excel applications have combined the toolbars to the ribbon tools.

Rows and columns: Through a spreadsheet’s grid system of row and columns, all of your information is neatly organized in one easy-to-read space.

Formatting: The cells which one selects can be formatted to represent different numeric values in spreadsheet. Example, it is beneficial for financial data and accounting purposes. It will place decimals and commas to indicate dollars and cents.

Formulas and functions: A spreadsheet allows you to design unique formulas to give you insight into your data.

 functions evaluate values, while formulas are used to express the relationship of two or more cells in  spreadsheet, using an equal sign.

The most commonly used formulas include basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction and multiplication.

Frequently used functions include sum, average, count, and the minimum and maximum functions. There are more advanced functions that help you manipulate variables. Etc.

Name box: It is an area in Excel window which displays the content of an active cell.

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