Spreadsheet Basics and Software Overview

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Which keyboard shortcut is used to select a row in a spreadsheet?

  • Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar
  • Shift + Spacebar (correct)
  • Ctrl + W
  • Ctrl + O

What steps are required to delete a sheet from a workbook?

  • Right click on the sheet tab and select Delete Sheet. (correct)
  • Select the sheet, click on Format, then choose Delete.
  • Open the Insert Sheet dialog and choose to delete.
  • Double click on the sheet and press Delete key.

Which option must be selected to move a sheet in a workbook?

  • Click on the sheet and drag it to another location.
  • Select the sheet and hit Alt + M keys.
  • Right click on the sheet to be moved and choose Move/Copy. (correct)
  • Right click on the sheet tab then select Insert.

What does the Ctrl + Pg Up shortcut do in a workbook?

<p>Navigate to the previous sheet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which options are available in the print dialog box?

<p>Range of Pages and Collate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an electronic spreadsheet?

<p>To enter data and perform data analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a worksheet, what is the role of the active cell?

<p>To show the cell pointer's current position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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How do you create a new spreadsheet workbook?

<p>Press Ctrl + N (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data requires enclosing numbers in double quotes?

<p>Alphanumeric data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which key combination is used to select an entire worksheet?

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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.
  • 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
  • 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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