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In Excel, what fundamentally distinguishes a workbook from a sheet?
In Excel, what fundamentally distinguishes a workbook from a sheet?
- A workbook is a single tab for data input, while a sheet is the entire Excel file.
- A workbook is the entire Excel file, while a sheet is a single tab within that file. (correct)
- A workbook is used for calculations, while a sheet is used for data visualization.
- A workbook contains only charts, while a sheet holds raw data.
What does absolute cell referencing achieve when copying formulas in Excel?
What does absolute cell referencing achieve when copying formulas in Excel?
- It keeps the reference to a specific cell fixed, regardless of where the formula is copied. (correct)
- It converts the cell reference to a relative reference.
- It prevents the formula from being copied to other cells.
- It automatically adjusts the cell reference based on the new location of the formula.
To adjust both the borders and shading of a selected group of cells in Excel, which sequence of actions is most efficient?
To adjust both the borders and shading of a selected group of cells in Excel, which sequence of actions is most efficient?
- Home Tab -> Borders Icon, then Home Tab -> Fill Color Icon. (correct)
- Data Tab -> Group, then View Tab -> Gridlines.
- Format Cells -> Border Tab, then Format Cells -> Fill Tab.
- Insert Tab -> Shapes -> Rectangle, then Format Shape.
What is the quickest method to remove all content from a single cell in Excel, without affecting the cell's formatting?
What is the quickest method to remove all content from a single cell in Excel, without affecting the cell's formatting?
What is the most direct way to modify a portion of the content within an Excel cell, without retyping the entire entry?
What is the most direct way to modify a portion of the content within an Excel cell, without retyping the entire entry?
Which of the following data types CANNOT be directly entered into an Excel cell?
Which of the following data types CANNOT be directly entered into an Excel cell?
Which of the following correctly represents a built-in function formula in Excel?
Which of the following correctly represents a built-in function formula in Excel?
What is a primary advantage of using Excel over manual methods like pencil and paper for managing data?
What is a primary advantage of using Excel over manual methods like pencil and paper for managing data?
Which method is most appropriate to adjust the height of a row or the width of a column in an Excel spreadsheet?
Which method is most appropriate to adjust the height of a row or the width of a column in an Excel spreadsheet?
To display multiple lines of text within a single Excel cell, which keyboard shortcut should be used while typing?
To display multiple lines of text within a single Excel cell, which keyboard shortcut should be used while typing?
What is the key difference in Excel between using 'Merge and Center' versus simply using the 'Center' alignment option?
What is the key difference in Excel between using 'Merge and Center' versus simply using the 'Center' alignment option?
What is the most important initial step when creating a chart or graph in Excel?
What is the most important initial step when creating a chart or graph in Excel?
How can you preview how many pages your spreadsheet will occupy when printed?
How can you preview how many pages your spreadsheet will occupy when printed?
In which view can headers and footers be seen in Excel?
In which view can headers and footers be seen in Excel?
What does 'A1:B3' signify in Excel, and how would you select this?
What does 'A1:B3' signify in Excel, and how would you select this?
If a cell displays '######', what does this typically indicate?
If a cell displays '######', what does this typically indicate?
How can you resize a chart or graph in Excel?
How can you resize a chart or graph in Excel?
To insert a new row above an existing row in Excel, what is the most efficient method?
To insert a new row above an existing row in Excel, what is the most efficient method?
What is the quickest way to duplicate a formula to many cells in the same column?
What is the quickest way to duplicate a formula to many cells in the same column?
How can you expedite the process of entering repetitive information into a spreadsheet?
How can you expedite the process of entering repetitive information into a spreadsheet?
Flashcards
Workbook vs. Sheet
Workbook vs. Sheet
A workbook is the entire Excel file, while a sheet is a single tab within that file.
Absolute Cell Referencing
Absolute Cell Referencing
It keeps the reference to a specific cell fixed when copying formulas (e.g., $A$1).
Apply Borders and Shading
Apply Borders and Shading
Select cells, go to the Home tab, then use the Borders and Fill Color icons.
Delete Cell Contents
Delete Cell Contents
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Edit Part of Cell Content
Edit Part of Cell Content
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Cell Content Types
Cell Content Types
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Excel Formula Types
Excel Formula Types
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Excel Advantages
Excel Advantages
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Change Row/Column Size
Change Row/Column Size
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Multiple Lines in Cell
Multiple Lines in Cell
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Merge & Center vs. Center
Merge & Center vs. Center
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Chart Creation First Step
Chart Creation First Step
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Check Number of Pages
Check Number of Pages
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View Headers/Footers
View Headers/Footers
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Highlight a Range of Cells
Highlight a Range of Cells
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in a Cell
in a Cell
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Resize an Excel Chart
Resize an Excel Chart
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Insert Rows/Columns
Insert Rows/Columns
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Speed Up Data Entry
Speed Up Data Entry
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Study Notes
- A workbook is the entire Excel file.
- A sheet (or worksheet) is a single tab where data is input and analyzed.
- C4 is an example of a cell reference.
- Absolute cell referencing keeps the reference to a specific cell fixed when copying formulas (e.g., $A$1).
- To apply borders and shading: select cells, go to the Home tab, use the Borders icon and the Fill Color icon.
- To delete cell contents: click the cell and press the Delete key.
- To change part of the information in a cell: double-click the cell or press F2.
- Information that can be entered into a cell includes text, numbers, dates, formulas, and functions.
- Two types of formulas in Excel are user-created (e.g., =A1+B1) and built-in functions (e.g., =AVERAGE(B1:B5)).
- Excel advantages over pencil and paper or a word processor: automates calculations, organizes data, enables sorting/filtering, and creates charts.
- Change row height or column width: click and drag the row/column edge or right-click and choose Resize.
- Display multiple lines of text in a cell: use Alt + Enter (Windows) or Ctrl + Option + Enter (Mac).
- "Merge and Center" combines cells and centers text, while "Center" only aligns text without merging.
- First decision when creating a chart/graph: select the data to represent.
- To know how many pages a spreadsheet fits on: Go to File → Print → Check the Print Preview.
- Excel for the Web does not support viewing/editing headers and footers.
- A range of cells is a group of cells (e.g., A1:B3); highlight by clicking and dragging.
- If ###### appears in a cell, the column is too narrow; widen by dragging the column edge.
- Resize an Excel chart/graph by clicking and dragging its corners or sides.
- Insert new rows or columns: right-click a row/column → Select Insert Row Above or Insert Column Left.
- Speed up repetitive data entry: use AutoFill by dragging the fill handle, or copy and paste.
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