This document discusses various formatting and editing features in Microsoft Excel including: 1) Aligning and joining cells, changing text indentation. 2) Applying border styles and cell styles found on the Home tab. 3) Working with numbers by changing formats, adding/removing decimals, and changing number styles. 4) Using formulas starting with "=", the basic math operations, and filling formulas down a column. 5) Finding and replacing information, printing preview, and freezing panes to view portions of a large sheet.

1. Microsoft Excel The Basics Part 2

2. Aligning cellsDisplays text on multiple linesJoin cells into one large cellwith centered contentsChange the alignment of Texy within a cellIncrease or decrease indent (margin betweenborder of cell and text)

3. Using borders and cell stylesBorder styles are found on the Home tab in the Font group.

4. Working with numbersCell styles are found onthe Home tab in the Cells group

5. Working with numbersOpen dialogue boxChange number formatAdd or remove decimal placesChange number style

6. FormulasFormulas must always start with =

7. The four basic operations are represented by: +, -, *, /

8. You may type a formula directly into the cell or into the formula bar.Fill downOnce you have a formula written, you can have Excel automatically apply it to the rest of a column or row by filling down. To do this, drag the square down to the appropriate cell.

9. Find replaceFind/Replace can be very useful when you are looking for specific information or need to replace certain information. It is found by clicking Find and Select on the Home tab.

10. Print previewBefore printing, make sure you have what you need on one page.