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Creating A Worksheet and
Embedded Chart
Chapter 1
Learning Goal
OStudents will understand the difference between hardware and software and understand parts of an Excel Worksheet.
OWhat is Excel and why do people use it?
Question? O When you buy a computer/laptop are
the programs already on the computer?
O What are the programs called?
HardwareO All the physical pieces that make up
a computer.
O Hardware is useless without software.
Software O All the programs that tell a computer
what to do and how to do them.
Software Continued O Available at retail stores and on the
Web for purchase and download.
Two Categories O System Software- programs that
control the operations of the computer and its devices
O Application Software- programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
System SoftwareO Control operations of the computers
and its devices
Application SoftwareO Designed to make user
Can you fully operate this car?
OExcel worksheet allows data to be easily summarized and charted.
OIn comparison with the car, before you can fully operate Excel you have to know the parts in Excel.
Excel
OA spreadsheet software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations.
Spreadsheet
OA grid of rows and columns that holds numbers , words and formulas.
Rows
OIdentified by numbers on the left side of the worksheet.
Columns
OIdentified by letters at the top of the worksheet.
Cell
OThe box in a table or worksheet where a column and row meet.
Name Box
OShows the active cell in a worksheet.
Active Cell
OThe cell that contains the highlight or dark border around it.
Workbook
OReferred to as a collection of related worksheets.
Creating a Worksheet and Embedded Chart
The first step in creating an effective worksheet is to Understand What is Required.
Required Needs Document
Oincludes a needs statement, a source of data, a summary of calculations, and any other special requirements for the worksheet.
Formatting the Worksheet
OYou format the worksheet to emphasize certain entries and make the worksheet easier to read and understand.
Attractive
OWorksheets are only useful when they are easy to read and understand.
Attractive
OWorksheets are only useful when they are easy to read and understand.
Unformatted Worksheet
Formatted Worksheet
Font
ODefines the appearance and shape of the letters, numbers and special characters.
Font Size
OSpecifies the size of the characters on the screen and are measured in points.
Font color
ODefines the color of the characters
Font style
OIndicates how the characters are emphasized. (Bold, italicized, and underlined.
Cell Style
OThe capability of changing several characteristics in of a cell at one time.
Bold
OTo emphasize it or make it stand out from the rest of the worksheet.
OWorksheet Charts
Learning Goal #5
OStudents will be able to create and display simple charts in Excel (pie, line, column).
What is a chart?
OA Chart is a graphical representation of data contained in a worksheet
Why add Charts?
OCharts can make the data in the worksheet easier to read and understand.
Why add charts?
OCharts and graphics add visual impact to the worksheet and help convey the meaning of worksheet data.
Why add charts?
OAllow readers to see at a glance patterns or relationships in the worksheet data.
Pie Chart
OShows the relationship of a part to a whole
Column Chart
ODisplaying changes in data over time, comparing data.
Line Chart
ODisplaying continuous data over time, comparing data.