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Which keyboard shortcut is used to select a row in a spreadsheet?
Which keyboard shortcut is used to select a row in a spreadsheet?
What steps are required to delete a sheet from a workbook?
What steps are required to delete a sheet from a workbook?
Which option must be selected to move a sheet in a workbook?
Which option must be selected to move a sheet in a workbook?
What does the Ctrl + Pg Up shortcut do in a workbook?
What does the Ctrl + Pg Up shortcut do in a workbook?
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Which options are available in the print dialog box?
Which options are available in the print dialog box?
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What is the primary purpose of an electronic spreadsheet?
What is the primary purpose of an electronic spreadsheet?
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In a worksheet, what is the role of the active cell?
In a worksheet, what is the role of the active cell?
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Which of the following operations is NOT possible with the formula bar?
Which of the following operations is NOT possible with the formula bar?
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What is the maximum number of worksheets allowed in a single workbook?
What is the maximum number of worksheets allowed in a single workbook?
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How do you create a new spreadsheet workbook?
How do you create a new spreadsheet workbook?
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What type of data requires enclosing numbers in double quotes?
What type of data requires enclosing numbers in double quotes?
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Which key combination is used to select an entire worksheet?
Which key combination is used to select an entire worksheet?
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What does the prefix '=' indicate in a formula?
What does the prefix '=' indicate in a formula?
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Study Notes
Spreadsheets
- A spreadsheet is a sheet with cells consisting of intersections of columns and rows.
- Spreadsheet software uses cells for data input and analysis
- Examples of spreadsheet software: Visicalc, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, Gate Oocalc
- A spreadsheet file, also known as a workbook, is created by spreadsheet software
- A workbook consists of worksheets, which are the working areas or pages of a spreadsheet
- Each worksheet is made up of rows and columns
- Excel worksheets have 10,48,576 rows and 16,384 columns
- Calc worksheets have 1024 columns
- Up to 256 worksheets can exist in a workbook
- Pressing Alt + an underlined character in the menu name opens its relevant option
- The Formula Bar displays entered formulas for calculations
- The cell pointer indicates the active cell in a worksheet
- Data types include:
- Numeric: Digits, exponential, decimal, numeric operators (+,-,*, /, %, $)
- Alpha-numeric: Text data, including alphabets, spaces, digits and/or other characters
- Date and Time: Sequential numbers for dates and fractional parts for time
- Formula: Expressions containing operands and operators for calculations
Creating a Workbook
- Create a new workbook using:
- File --> New --> Spreadsheet
- Standard Toolbar --> New
Notes
- 'fx' is used to enter or edit a formula.
- '∑ Autosum' calculates the sum of a specified cell range.
Navigating Worksheets
- Select all cells: Ctrl + A or click the top-left corner
- Shift + Spacebar: Select a row
- Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar: Select a column
- Shift + Arrow Keys : Select a range of cells
- Ctrl + W: Close the workbook
- Ctrl + Q : Exit the spreadsheet
- Ctrl + O : Open an existing workbook
- Alt + Pg Dn : Move one screen right
- Alt + Pg Up : Move one screen left
- Ctrl + Pg Dn: Move to the next sheet
- Ctrl + Pg Up: Move to the previous sheet
Extensions
- Calc uses the ".ods" file extension
- Excel uses the ".xlsx" file extension
Print Dialog Box Options
- Printer selection
- Print all, selected sheets, or cells
- Page range
- Copy number
- Collate option
Adding a Sheet
- Right-click on the sheet tab and select "Insert Sheet"
- Choose "before" or "after" the current sheet
- Specify the number and name of new sheets.
Deleting a Sheet
- Click on the sheet to be deleted from the sheet tabs
- Right-click on the sheet tab and select "Delete Sheet"
- Confirm deletion in the popup box.
Renaming a Sheet
- Double-click or right-click on the sheet tab from the sheet tabs
- Enter the desired name in the "Rename sheet" box
- Click "OK".
Moving a Sheet
- Right-click on the sheet to be moved
- Select "Move/copy sheet"
- Specify the sheet to move the sheet before
- Click "OK".
Hiding and Showing Sheets
- Hide a sheet: Format --> Sheet --> Hide
- Show a hidden sheet: Format --> Sheet --> Show --> Select the hidden sheet --> OK.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of spreadsheets, including the structure and functionalities of spreadsheet software. Learn about key features like worksheets, data types, and software examples such as Excel and Calc. Test your knowledge on how spreadsheets are used for data input and analysis.
