Excel I

As Word is meant for documents, Excel deals with Spreadsheet.

What is a Spreadsheet? Spreadsheets are made up of

• Columns
• Rows
• And their intersections are called cells

In each cell there may be the following types of data

• Text (labels)
• Number data (constants)
• Formulas (mathematical equations that do all the calculation)

In a spreadsheet the COLUMN is defined as the vertical space that is going up and down the window. Letters are used to designate each COLUMN'S location.

In the above diagram the COLUMN labeled C is highlighted.
In a spreadsheet the ROW is defined as the horizontal space that is going across the window. Numbers are used to designate each ROW'S location.

In the above diagram the ROW labeled 4 is highlighted.
In a spreadsheet the CELL is defined as the space where a specified row and column intersect. Each CELL is assigned a name (Cell Address) according to its COLUMN letter and ROW number.

In the above diagram the CELL labeled B6 is highlighted. When referencing a cell, you should put the column first and the row second.