This document provides an introduction to using Excel 2007. It covers the basics of Excel including the ribbon interface, formatting cells, entering values and labels, basic calculations, sorting data, creating charts, and using online help. Excel is used to analyze, communicate, and manage information to help make informed decisions. A spreadsheet consists of a grid of cells organized into rows and columns. Formulas in Excel always begin with an equal sign and can perform calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division functions. Charts can be created by selecting a range of data and choosing a chart type.

1. Understanding spreadsheets with Excel 2007

2. During this session you will learn:The basics of using an electronic spreadsheet.

3. The Excel 2007 Ribbon.

4. Basic formatting features.

5. Entering values and labels.

6. Basic calculations.

7. Sorting data

8. Creating simple charts

9. Using Excel 2007 online HelpExcel is used to analyze,

10. communicate, and

11. manage information.This information is used to make informed decisions.

12. You can:Perform calculationsManage and sort dataCreate visual representations

13. Creating a New WorkbookClick on the Office Button and select newNote: Excel 2007 has a new file extension (.xlsx)

14. Interacting with Excel

15. A spreadsheet(worksheet) consists of a grid-like array of cells. A workbook(Excel file) is a collection of spreadsheets. A new Excel workbook opens with three spreadsheets and the option to insert more.

16. The active cell is G4The Active Cell Has a thick border, row and column identifying its address

17. The Active CellCell C7Column FRow 9Cells, Ranges, Columns, Rows, Basic components of a spreadsheet

18. LabelLabelCreate labels (text)Create values (numeric information)