Excel Inserting Cells and Splitting Screen

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What is the primary purpose of freezing rows and columns in a worksheet?

To create a backup of the worksheet data

To allow important information to remain visible while scrolling (correct)

To reduce the file size of the worksheet

To protect the worksheet from unauthorized changes

Which action should you take to freeze a single row in a worksheet?

Click on the column header cell to the right of the desired column

Click on the header cell for the row below the one you want to freeze (correct)

Click on the worksheet title in the top left corner

Click on the header cell of the row above the one you want to freeze

What command is typically used to freeze rows or columns in spreadsheet software?

Group

Delete

Freeze (correct)

Format

Which of the following is not covered in the instructions for freezing rows or columns?

Freezing multiple rows Signup and view all the answers

Where should you click to freeze a column in a worksheet?

The heading cell for the column to the left of the desired column Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to insert a single blank row in a worksheet?

Click a cell in the row immediately below where you want to insert the new row. Signup and view all the answers

Which action should you take to insert multiple blank rows?

Select the same number of rows as the new rows you want to insert. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Shift cells right' option in the Insert dialog box?

To move the selected cells to the right. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after selecting a range of cells to insert blank cells?

Confirm the operation by clicking 'OK'. Signup and view all the answers

Which menu do you access to insert rows in a worksheet?

The Insert menu. Signup and view all the answers

What does the X-axis represent in a chart?

The horizontal axis for categories Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a chart helps identify the different data series?

Legend Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chart title?

To provide descriptive information about the chart Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an embedded chart from a chart sheet?

An embedded chart is within a worksheet, while a chart sheet is standalone Signup and view all the answers

What are gridlines in a chart used for?

To enhance visual clarity by creating reference lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the procedure for splitting the screen?

Click into the cell that is immediately below the row you want to freeze and immediately to the right of the column you want to freeze. Signup and view all the answers

What happens after you click Command + Window → Freeze?

You will see two lines appear on the screen indicating the frozen sections. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of splitting the screen?

To view multiple sections of a worksheet simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

What does the horizontal line indicate after you split the screen?

It separates what will remain visible from what will scroll off the screen. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't regular screen scrolling achieve the desired view of multiple sections simultaneously?

Regular scrolling only allows horizontal movement without separating sections. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cell in an electronic spreadsheet?

A unit formed by the intersection of a row and a column Signup and view all the answers

How is a cell referenced in a spreadsheet?

By the combination of the column letter and row number Signup and view all the answers

What defines a range of cells?

A rectangular area of cells specified by the first and last cell addresses Signup and view all the answers

What is a worksheet?

A grid of cells made up of rows and columns Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between a worksheet and a workbook?

A worksheet contains rows and columns, while a workbook is a file containing multiple worksheets Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inserting Cells (Rows/Columns)

To insert a single column, click a cell immediately to the right of where you want to insert the new column.
To insert multiple columns, select columns to insert the new column.
On the insert menu, click a cell.
Now insert dialog box pops up.
Click shift x to shift the selected rows or columns.
If you want to shift the selected cells down, click downwards.

Inserting Blank Rows

To insert a single row, click in the cell below, where you want to insert the new row.
To insert multiple rows, select the rows where you want to insert the new rows.
Select the same numbers of rows to insert.
On the Insert menu, click rows and do click.
This will insert the described number of rows.

Splitting of Screen

Sometimes you want to constantly view a section of the worksheet but at the same time, you need to navigate to other sections to simultaneously have a look at those two distinct parts of the worksheet.
This is not possible by using simple navigation.
To split your screen so that one and other sections can be separately viewed while in other screens, you can scroll to a far away part of the worksheet.

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Description

This quiz covers essential techniques for inserting rows and columns in Excel, as well as how to split the screen for better navigation. Test your knowledge of these functions to improve your spreadsheet skills and efficiency. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their understanding of Excel.