Excel Simnet Flashcards Chapter 1

Questions and Answers

What action is performed to autofit column D?

You right-clicked column D

You dragged the column width manually

You double-clicked D's right border (correct)

You clicked the autofit button

Which button do you click to apply Accent 1 cell style?

Page Layout tab

View ribbon tab

Home ribbon tab (correct)

Insert ribbon tab

What do you do to delete a row in Excel?

Click the delete button arrow in the home ribbon and select 'Delete Sheet Rows'.

How do you use Format Painter to copy formatting?

Click the Format Painter button and then click the cell you want to apply the formatting to. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process to merge cells and center text?

Click the Merge and Center button in the home ribbon. Signup and view all the answers

How do you cut a cell and paste it to another location?

Click the Cut button, select the new cell, and then click the Paste button. Signup and view all the answers

What is the method to copy a cell and paste it to another?

Click the Copy button, then select the target cell and click the Paste button. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do to sum contiguous cells above in Excel?

Click the Autosum button and press enter. Signup and view all the answers

How do you use Autofill to copy formulas?

Click and drag the fill handle from the cell with the formula. Signup and view all the answers

What steps are taken to insert a column to the left of a selected cell?

Click the Insert button arrow in the home ribbon and select 'Insert Sheet Columns'. Signup and view all the answers

How do you change the zoom level for a worksheet?

Click the Zoom In button. Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to modify the number format to remove decimal places?

Click the Decrease Decimal button in the home ribbon. Signup and view all the answers

What steps do you take to add a footer that displays the page number?

Click the Page Number button in the design ribbon tab. Signup and view all the answers

How do you paste a formula only into a selected cell while excluding formatting?

Click the Paste button arrow and select 'Formulas'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process to center the content in selected cells horizontally?

Click the Align Center button in the alignment ribbon group. Signup and view all the answers

How can you apply bold and italic formatting to a selected cell?

Click the Bold button and then the Italic button in the home ribbon. Signup and view all the answers

How do you enter a SUM formula to calculate a total from cells B2 through B6?

Type =SUM(B2:B6) in cell B7 and press enter. Signup and view all the answers

What steps do you take to add a new worksheet next to an existing one?

Click the Insert button arrow in the home ribbon and select 'Insert Sheet'. Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to do to ensure gridlines will print for a worksheet?

Check the print checkbox in the page layout ribbon tab. Signup and view all the answers

How do you clear everything from selected cells?

Click the Clear button and select 'Clear All'. Signup and view all the answers

What action is done to arrange all open workbooks in a staggered diagonal pattern?

Click the Arrange All button and select the Cascade option. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do to delete a timesheet?

Select the timesheet and click the delete button. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Autofit and Style Adjustments

Autofit a column by double-clicking the right border of the column header.
Apply "Accent 1" cell style via the Home ribbon in the Styles group by selecting the Cell Styles button.

row and Cell Management

To delete a row, use the Delete button arrow in the Home ribbon under the Cells group and choose "Delete Sheet Rows".
Merge cells and center text by using the "Merge and Center" option in the Home ribbon's Clipboard group.

Copying and Pasting Techniques

Cut and paste cells using the Cut button in the Clipboard group; select the destination cell and use the Paste button to complete the action.
Copy cell content by selecting the Copy button, then choose the target cell and use Paste to insert the copied content.

Formula and Functions

Utilize Autosum to automatically calculate totals of contiguous cells above the selected cell by selecting the Autosum button and pressing Enter.
Enter a formula using the SUM function (e.g., =SUM(B2:B6)) in a selected cell to compute the total of a range.

Formatting and Adjustments

Adjust zoom level by clicking the Zoom In button until the desired percentage (e.g., 110%) is achieved.
Modify number formats to hide decimal places by pressing the Decrease Decimal button in the Number group.

Header and Footer Management

Add a page number to the footer by accessing the Design ribbon and clicking the Page Number button in the Header and Footer Elements group.

Cell Formatting

To clear formatting and content from cells, use the Clear button in the Editing group and select "Clear All".
Center content horizontally within selected cells by clicking the Align Center button in the Alignment group.

Worksheet Management

Add a new worksheet to the left of an existing one using the Insert button arrow in the Cells group.
Ensure gridlines are set to print for a worksheet by checking the "Print" checkbox within the Sheet Options group in the Page Layout ribbon.

Window Arrangement

Arrange open workbooks in cascading layout by selecting the Arrange All button in the View ribbon’s Window group and choosing the Cascade option in the dialog box that appears.

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Test your knowledge of Excel functionalities with these flashcards from Chapter 1. Each card provides a key term and its corresponding definition, focusing on essential features such as autofitting columns and applying cell styles. Perfect for students looking to enhance their Excel skills.