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?

<p>Sorting data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of worksheets allowed in a single workbook?

<p>256 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Ctrl + A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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.

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