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INFORMATION SHEET NO.

1
Getting To Know the Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet – or worksheet is a tool used whenever you need to perform calculations.


These calculations can involve mathematical, financial, or scientific data.
Two Types of Spreadsheet
1. Manual – creating a worksheet on ledger paper or columnar using a paper, pencil,
calculator, and eraser.
2. Electronic – a computer – generated spreadsheet that makes the basic task much
easier.
Spreadsheet Program – is a program that generates a user’s worksheet on – screen and enables
him to embed hidden formulas that perform visible calculations.

Elements of the Electronic Spreadsheet

Row It is horizontally block of cells running across the breadth of the spreadsheet.
Rows are numbered sequentially from the top.
Column It is a vertical block of cells identified by a unique alphabetical letter.
Worksheet It is made up of rows and columns where you enter labels, numbers, and
formulas. It contains 256 columns with alphabet headings and 1,048,576 numbered rows.
Cell It is the rectangle formed by the rows and columns. The combination of the
column letter and the row number is called cell reference or cell address. You
might notice a rectangular highlight that indicates the location on – screen of the
active cell. This is called active cell indicator.
Workbook It is also called the file. It contains multiple worksheets and chart sheets. You can
switch between worksheets within a workbook easily. You can also name the sheets
separately to easily distinguish them from one another.
Range It is block of selected cells. It is also a selection of multiple cells.
Cell Content This is any data entered into the cell. This can be numbers, letters, formulas, date,
and time.
Database This is a collection of related information about a subject organized in a useful manner.

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