Excel Basics Quiz

A spreadsheet program used to manage, store, and analyze numerical data.

A collection of rows and columns that form a table-like structure.

The intersection of a column and a row in a spreadsheet, identified by a unique letter and number.

Cell addresses are in the format of 'Column Letter + Row Number' like A1, B2, C3 etc.

A worksheet is a single page in an Excel workbook. You can think of it as a table with columns and rows where you enter data and formulas.

A workbook is a file that contains one or more worksheets. It's like a folder for holding all your spreadsheet data.

It is used for entering and editing data. You can type numbers, text, or formulas in it.

Shows the address reference of the currently selected cell.

Excel provides various ways to open workbooks. These include: - Opening from recent documents. - Opening from the 'File' menu. - Opening by browsing for the file.

To begin using Excel, you need to open a new workbook. This can be done by using the 'New' option in the 'File' menu.

A single spreadsheet in an Excel file, composed of rows and columns.

A single cell in a worksheet is identified by its column letter and row number. For example, cell D8 refers to the cell in column D and row 8.

A special cell used to perform calculations by referencing other cells.

A worksheet can be renamed to give it a more descriptive name.

You can create a new worksheet within an existing workbook. This allows you to organize your data into separate sheets.

You can delete a worksheet that you no longer need.

You can move or copy a worksheet to another workbook or within the same workbook. This allows you to reorganize your data.

A specific part of the program's interface that lets you navigate to different worksheets within the same workbook.

The starting cell in a spreadsheet is always A1. This means it's located in the first row and the first column.

CTRL+N is a keyboard shortcut that can quickly create a new, blank workbook in Excel.

A row is a horizontal line of cells on a spreadsheet. It's labeled with a number, starting from '1' and going down.

A column is a vertical line of cells on a spreadsheet. It's labeled with a letter, starting from 'A' and going right.

The cell address identifies a specific cell on a spreadsheet. It's a combination of the column letter and the row number. For example, the cell D8 is located in the D column and the 8 row.

Excel's ability to organize data quickly and visually can be an advantage. It's easy to enter and format data, and you can create charts and graphs to visualize your data.

Although Excel has advantages, manually entering large amounts of data can be time-consuming and tedious. This can lead to boredom and errors.

The maximum number of characters that can be entered into a single Excel cell.

Changing the visual appearance of a number, like how it looks (e.g., currency format, percentage), without affecting the actual value.

The process of deleting rows or columns in Excel, removing both the data and the cells themselves. This can be done by following specific steps to select the area and utilize the 'Delete Cells' option.

A specific area within a spreadsheet where you can input data, formulas, or text. Each cell in a spreadsheet is uniquely identified by a column letter and row number (e.g., A1, B2).

The location where you can enter and edit data, formulas, or text in Excel. It's located above the worksheet and shows the content of the currently selected cell.

Inserting a picture into a cell involves selecting the cell, clicking the 'Insert' tab, selecting 'Picture' from the 'Illustrations' group, and browsing to the picture you want to add. You can resize the cell to fit the picture after insertion.

A built-in tool in Excel that simplifies calculations. It automatically adds a sum formula to a range of cells based on the selection. Auto Sum is often used for quickly calculating totals.

Excel offers a library of functions that perform various calculations or operations based on specific criteria. These functions are organized by category and can be accessed through the 'Insert Function' button on the formula bar.