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What is a key feature of a spreadsheet?
What is a key feature of a spreadsheet?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Microsoft Excel?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Microsoft Excel?
How many columns are available in Microsoft Excel 2007 and later?
How many columns are available in Microsoft Excel 2007 and later?
Why is Microsoft Excel considered user-friendly?
Why is Microsoft Excel considered user-friendly?
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Which of these applications is NOT a spreadsheet software?
Which of these applications is NOT a spreadsheet software?
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What is the purpose of using templates and frameworks in Excel?
What is the purpose of using templates and frameworks in Excel?
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What is the total number of rows supported in Microsoft Excel 2007 and later?
What is the total number of rows supported in Microsoft Excel 2007 and later?
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What makes Excel a versatile tool for both work and everyday life?
What makes Excel a versatile tool for both work and everyday life?
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What is created at the intersection of rows and columns in a spreadsheet?
What is created at the intersection of rows and columns in a spreadsheet?
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Which tab in MS Excel allows you to change font size and apply autosum functions?
Which tab in MS Excel allows you to change font size and apply autosum functions?
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What functionality does the Data Tab provide in MS Excel?
What functionality does the Data Tab provide in MS Excel?
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What must be done the first time you save a workbook in Excel?
What must be done the first time you save a workbook in Excel?
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Which of the following describes what a workbook is in MS Excel?
Which of the following describes what a workbook is in MS Excel?
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What is the default height of a row in Excel?
What is the default height of a row in Excel?
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How can a new blank workbook be created in MS Excel?
How can a new blank workbook be created in MS Excel?
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What does the Review tab in MS Excel help with?
What does the Review tab in MS Excel help with?
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How can you automatically resize all columns in Excel?
How can you automatically resize all columns in Excel?
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Which command allows you to save a workbook with a different name or location?
Which command allows you to save a workbook with a different name or location?
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What is the purpose of the Page Layout tab in MS Excel?
What is the purpose of the Page Layout tab in MS Excel?
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What does a cell reference in Excel contain?
What does a cell reference in Excel contain?
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Which option in MS Excel is associated with functions that can be applied to ranges of cells?
Which option in MS Excel is associated with functions that can be applied to ranges of cells?
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What will happen if the text entered in a column exceeds its width?
What will happen if the text entered in a column exceeds its width?
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What is the maximum column width you can set in Excel?
What is the maximum column width you can set in Excel?
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Which feature allows cells to combine text and numeric values in Excel?
Which feature allows cells to combine text and numeric values in Excel?
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What is the shortcut for hiding columns in Excel?
What is the shortcut for hiding columns in Excel?
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Which method can be used to unhide a column in Excel?
Which method can be used to unhide a column in Excel?
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Which data type is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of the types of data in Excel?
Which data type is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of the types of data in Excel?
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In Excel, which of the following is an example of Number data type?
In Excel, which of the following is an example of Number data type?
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What is the first step in hiding a column using the context menu?
What is the first step in hiding a column using the context menu?
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To apply Autofit to a column width, which tab do you need to access in Excel?
To apply Autofit to a column width, which tab do you need to access in Excel?
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What would you do to hide multiple non-adjacent columns?
What would you do to hide multiple non-adjacent columns?
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Which cell content type is not classified under Text data type?
Which cell content type is not classified under Text data type?
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What is the primary difference between number data and text data?
What is the primary difference between number data and text data?
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What is the Boolean representation of TRUE in logical data types?
What is the Boolean representation of TRUE in logical data types?
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Which of the following can result in an error in Excel labeled as #DIV/0?
Which of the following can result in an error in Excel labeled as #DIV/0?
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In which order does Excel prioritize operations in a formula?
In which order does Excel prioritize operations in a formula?
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What must be included as the first character in an Excel formula?
What must be included as the first character in an Excel formula?
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What happens if a cell's formula does not start with an equals sign?
What happens if a cell's formula does not start with an equals sign?
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Which of the following methods is NOT a valid way to copy a formula in Excel?
Which of the following methods is NOT a valid way to copy a formula in Excel?
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When using the fill handle, what do you do after selecting the cell with the formula?
When using the fill handle, what do you do after selecting the cell with the formula?
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Study Notes
Module Information
- Course: ITS12613/ITS12513 - Essential Skills in Digital Presentation
- Course Type: Core Common Course
- Credits: 3 credits
- Lecture: Monday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Practical: 2 hours per week
- Assignment 1: February 12, 2024 – December 6, 2024 (40 marks)
- Assignment 2: January 6, 2025 – January 10, 2025 (40 marks)
- End-Semester Exam: 60 marks
LMS Enrollment Key
- Sinhala Medium Course: IT2025
- English Medium Course: ITE2025
Spreadsheet Application Using Microsoft Excel
- Software: MS-Excel (part of Microsoft Office suite)
- Function: Electronic spreadsheet for organizing data, representing data, and performing calculations
- Structure: 1048576 rows and 16384 columns (Excel 2007 and later)
- Basic Unit: A cell (intersection of a row and column)
What is Spreadsheet?
- Spreadsheet is a computer application structured using rows and columns which helps to calculate, organize, analyze and store data in tabular form.
Example of Spreadsheet Software
- Google Sheets
- iWork Numbers
- LibreOffice Calc
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Excel Online
- Gnumeric
Why Use Excel?
- Popularity: Most popular spreadsheet software
- Ease of learning: Easy to learn and get started
- High skill ceiling: Allows for advanced functionalities
- Versatility: Applicable for both work and personal tasks (e.g., budgeting)
- Community support: Abundant community support
- Reusable templates: Saves time and cost
What is a Cell?
- Cell is the smallest unit in a spreadsheet where data is stored (intersection of row and column).
Features of MS Excel
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Ribbon: Topmost row of tabs containing functions/features
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Home Tab: Basic formatting functions (e.g., font, size, auto-sum)
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Insert Tab: Functions to add tables, pivot tables, images, charts, links, etc.
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Page Layout Tab: Layout and formatting considerations of the spreadsheet such as margins, orientation, background
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Formulas Tab: Includes pre-built formulas/functions that can be used by the user to perform specific calculations.
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Data Tab: Used to perform operations on a vast set of data, conduct data analysis, remove duplicates and transpose rows / columns, access data from different sources (e.g., Ms-Access, web)
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Review Tab: Tools for thesaurus, spell-check, translation, protecting and sharing worksheets/workbooks, and more
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View Tab: To adjust views, add macros, hide/show ruler, gridlines, etc, freeze and unfreeze panes
What are Workbooks?
- Collection of worksheets in a spreadsheet program. Excel files are workbooks.
Creating and Opening Workbooks
- Steps to create a new blank workbook
- Select the "File" tab.
- Click "New".
- Select "Blank Workbook."
- A new blank workbook will open.
- Local saving
- Cloud saving
- Export for others.
Saving Workbooks
- Basic save; Save command to save it to the same location and name.
- Save as; Allows for creating copies of existing workbooks with a new name and location.
Columns and Rows
- Column: consists of vertical cells named by letter or combination of letters.
- Row: consists of horizontal cells named by numbers.
Cell Referencing
- Cell reference (cell address) combination of column letter and row number.
- Allows reference of specific cell locations in formulas.
Changing Column/Row Widths
- Column Width: Resize by dragging the dividing line or using the command "Format" > "Column" > "Width".
- Row Height: Resize by dragging the dividing line or using the command "Format" > "Row" > "Height,".
- AutoFit: Options to automatically fit column width to contents.
Hiding Columns
- Method 1: Ctrl + 0
- Method 2: Selection via Right-click menu (Select column, right-click, "Hide").
- Method 3: Using Ribbon Options via "Format" > "Hide & Unhide" > "Hide Columns".
Unhiding Columns
- Select columns adjacent to hidden columns.
Data Types
- Number: Monetary totals, whole numbers, percentages, decimals, dates, times, integers, phone numbers.
- Text: Words, sentences, dates, times, addresses, characters
- Logical: True/False
- Error: Result of invalid operations
Number Formats in Excel
- Preset formats (e.g., currency, dates, percentages, scientific notation) are available.
Arithmetic Operators
- Addition: +
- Subtraction: -
- Multiplication: *
- Division: /
- Exponentiation: ^
- Negation: -
Comparison Operators
- Equal: =
- Greater Than: >
- Less Than: <
- Less Than or Equal: <=
- Greater Than or Equal: >=
- Not Equal: <>
Order of Operations
- Parentheses: Innermost first
- Exponents: Next
- Multiplication/Division: Left to right
- Addition/Subtraction: Left to right
Examples
- Multiple examples of formulas and their results are provided.
- Examples of using Excel to present a budget
- Excel formula examples
Excel Formulas
- Start with "=" sign
- Excel does not calculate without the = sign
Creating Simple Formula in Excel
- Examples show how to enter and apply formulas.
Copying Formulas
- Copying formulas using various options: copying, fill handle, etc
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Test your knowledge on the various features and functionalities of Microsoft Excel. This quiz covers important aspects like columns, rows, templates, and basic commands to help you better understand spreadsheet software. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their Excel skills.