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1. Create a Table
Add Row:
o Place the cursor in the last row or right-click any row.
o Choose Insert → Insert Rows Below or Insert Rows Above.
Add Column:
o Place the cursor in a column or right-click a column.
o Choose Insert → Insert Columns to the Left or Insert Columns to the Right.
3. Delete Rows/Columns
Delete Row:
o Select the row to delete by clicking its left margin.
o Right-click → Delete Rows.
Delete Column:
o Select the column by clicking at the top.
o Right-click → Delete Columns.
Delete Table:
o Right-click the table and select Delete Table.
Merge Cells:
o Select the cells to merge.
o Go to the Layout tab (under Table Tools).
o Click Merge Cells.
Split Cells:
o Select the cell(s) to split.
o Click Split Cells and specify the number of rows and columns.
Manually Resize:
o Drag the row or column border to adjust size.
Exact Dimensions:
o Select the table, go to the Layout tab.
o Use the Height and Width options to set specific dimensions.
2. Add a Watermark:
The Mailings tab allows you to create envelopes, labels, and mail merge:
4. Create a Macro:
You can write a VBA script to combine these features. For example:
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Sub InsertEquationWatermarkMailMacro()
' Insert Equation
Selection.ParagraphFormat.Alignment = wdAlignParagraphCenter
Selection.TypeText Text:="E = mc^2"
ActiveDocument.Sections(1).Headers(wdHeaderFooterPrimary).Shapes.AddTextEffect
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msoTextEffect1, "Confidential", "Arial", 36, msoFalse, msoFalse, 0, 0
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.Fill.ForeColor.RGB = RGB(192, 192, 192)
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When you open MS Excel, the home page has the following key components:
1. Title Bar: Displays the name of the workbook and the Excel application.
2. Ribbon: Contains tabs like Home, Insert, Page Layout, Formulas, Data, Review, and
View, each with relevant tools.
o The Home tab includes frequently used tools such as font formatting, alignment,
and number formatting.
3. Quick Access Toolbar: Located at the top-left corner, it provides shortcuts for
commonly used commands like Save, Undo, and Redo.
4. Formula Bar: Displays or allows editing of the contents of the active cell, including
formulas.
5. Worksheet Area: The main grid divided into rows (numbered) and columns (lettered).
6. Sheet Tabs: Located at the bottom, they allow navigation between multiple sheets in a
workbook.
7. Status Bar: Found at the bottom of the window, it shows information like the sum or
average of selected cells, as well as options for zooming and changing the view.
1. Open MS Excel.
2. Select Blank Workbook from the startup screen or press Ctrl + N.
3. A new spreadsheet with default settings will open.
Saving a Spreadsheet
1. First Time Save:
o Go to the File tab and click Save As.
o Choose a location (e.g., This PC, OneDrive) and specify the file name and format
(e.g., .xlsx).
o Click Save.
2. Quick Save:
o Press Ctrl + S or click the Save icon on the Quick Access Toolbar.
3. AutoSave:
o If working from OneDrive, toggle AutoSave at the top-left corner.
Closing a Spreadsheet
Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for managing and analyzing data. Here’s an overview of its
basic components and formatting features:
1. Cells
Definition: A cell is the intersection of a row and a column. Each cell has a unique address (e.g.,
A1, B2).
Usage: Cells are used to input, edit, and store data such as numbers, text, formulas, and dates.
Rows:
o Rows are horizontal and are identified by numbers (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
o Example: Row 1 is the first horizontal line in the spreadsheet.
Columns:
o Columns are vertical and are identified by letters (e.g., A, B, C).
o Example: Column A is the first vertical line in the spreadsheet.
Intersection: A specific row and column's intersection forms a cell.
3. Spreadsheet Text Formatting Features
Excel offers a range of formatting options to enhance the readability and presentation of your
data.
A. Text Formatting
Font Style and Size: Change the font type, size, and color using the Font group in the toolbar.
Bold, Italic, Underline: Highlight key data by applying bold, italic, or underline styles.
Alignment: Adjust the text alignment (left, center, right) or vertically align text within a cell.
Text Wrapping: Enables text to appear on multiple lines within a single cell.
o Go to Home > Wrap Text.
Merge and Center: Combine multiple cells and center the content.
o Go to Home > Merge & Center.
C. Number Formatting
D. Conditional Formatting
Row Height and Column Width: Adjust sizes manually or automatically fit content using AutoFit.
In Excel, several features help users effectively manage and work with data. These include cell
addressing, the Formula Bar, and number formatting. Let's explore each concept in detail.
1. Cell Addressing in Excel
Cell addressing refers to the way Excel identifies and refers to cells in a spreadsheet. There are
three main types of cell addressing:
Definition: The Formula Bar is located above the spreadsheet grid, and it shows the contents of
the active cell (either data or formulas).
Functionality:
o Data View: If the active cell contains text or a number, the Formula Bar shows the data.
o Formula View: If the active cell contains a formula, the Formula Bar displays the actual
formula.
o Editing: You can edit or enter a new formula directly in the Formula Bar by clicking on it.
General: The default format. It adjusts to the type of data entered (e.g., number, text).
Number: Displays numbers with a set number of decimal places and allows the use of a
thousand separator.
o Example: 1,000.00
Currency: Displays numbers with a currency symbol.
o Example: $1,000.00
Accounting: Similar to currency but aligns currency symbols and decimal points.
o Example: ($1,000.00)
Percentage: Displays numbers as percentages.
o Example: 50% (entered as 0.50).
Date and Time: Formats numbers as dates or times.
o Example: 12/01/2024 or 01:30 PM.
Scientific: Displays numbers in scientific notation.
o Example: 1.23E+03 for 1230.
Custom: Allows you to create custom formats, such as adding text to numbers or changing the
number of decimal places.
In Excel, cell referencing determines how formulas or functions interact with cells. There are two
primary types of cell addressing: Absolute and Relative. Each serves a specific purpose when
copying formulas across cells.
Example:
Suppose cell A1 has the value 10, and A2 has the value 20.
Definition: An absolute reference remains fixed, no matter where the formula is copied.
Syntax: A dollar sign ($) is used before the column and row (e.g., $A$1, $B$2).
Example:
Suppose cell A1 has the value 10, and you want to multiply it by different values in column B.
Definition: Mixed references lock either the column or the row, but not both.
Syntax:
o Lock column: $A1 (column "A" is fixed).
o Lock row: A$1 (row "1" is fixed).
Example:
Copying across columns keeps the reference to column A constant but allows rows to change.
Absolute
Referencing a fixed value or cell Using a constant multiplier: =$A$1 * B1.
Addressing