Theory - 79 :- Introduction To Spread Sheet And It's Features

 

INTRODUCTION

A spreadsheet is a large sheet having data and information arranged in rows and columns. As you know, Excel is one of the most widely used spreadsheet applications. It is a part of Microsoft Office suite. Spreadsheet is quite useful in entering, editing, analyzing and storing data. Arithmetic operations with numerical data such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be done using Excel. You can sort numbers/ characters according to some given criteria (like ascending, descending etc.) and use simple financial, mathematical and statistical formulas.

 

FEATURES OF SPREADSHEETS

There are a number of features that are available in Excel to make your task easier. Some of the main features are:

1. AutoSum - helps you to add the contents of a cluster of adjacent cells.

2. List AutoFill - automatically extends cell formatting when a new item is added to the end of a list.

3. AutoFill - allows you to quickly fill cells with repetitive or sequential data such as chronological dates or numbers, and repeated text. AutoFill can also be used to copy functions. You can also alter text and numbers with this feature.

4. AutoShapes toolbar will - allow you to draw a number of geometrical shapes, arrows, flowchart elements, stars and more. With these shapes you can draw your own graphs.

5. Wizard - guides you to work effectively while you work by displaying various helpful tips and techniques based on what you are doing.

6. Drag and Drop - it will help you to reposition the data and text by simply dragging the data with the help of mouse.

7. Charts - it will help you in presenting a graphical representation of your data in the form of Pie, Bar, Line charts and more.

8. PivotTable - it flips and sums data in seconds and allows you to perform data analysis and generating reports like periodic financial statements, statistical reports, etc. You

can also analyze complex data relationships graphically.

9. Shortcut Menus - the commands that are appropriate to the task that you are doing will appear by clicking the right mouse button