1. CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers T59 & T64 TA: Jie (Jeff) Gao

2. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao2 Excel – Functions Functions are predefined formulas They are organized in categories Use the “Paste function” button or “Insert  Function” menu –Choose function –Provide arguments Input by hand Pick by mouse

3. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao3 Excel – Useful Functions Statistical –Min, Max, Average Mathematical –Sum Date and time –Now More …

4. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao4 Excel – Show Formulas By default, formulas will show results in cells –Formula expressions are displayed in the Formula Bar Menu options can toggle formula results and expressions –Tools  Options  View tab  Formulas checkbox

5. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao5 Excel – Cell References Range –Named by the cells on upper left and lower right corners –Custom names can be provided in the name box Relative –Cell name without any extra symbols Absolute –Use “$” to indicate absolute references

6. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao6 Excel – Cell References Relative references will change if it is copy and pasted (moved) to a new location Absolute references will not change This will appear in exams!

7. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao7 Excel – Chart Wizard “Insert Chart” button or “Insert  Chart” menu 4 steps –Select chart type –Define source data and series –Chart options: labels, legend and axes –Create chart as: object or sheet

8. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao8 Excel – Tricks in Chart Wizard Select source data range before starting the wizard Specify the series names and labels by cell references Make use of the preview

9. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao9 Excel – Modify Charts Text elements: Use the format buttons directly Size and position: Use handles to adjust Other appearance: Right click and use “Format …” menu The 4 steps of chart wizard also have corresponding menu items

10. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao10 Excel – Page Setup Each worksheet has separate page setups Paper size, orientation, margin Header and footer Show gridlines or not Print preview

11. 23 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao11 Assignment 1 3 Parts: –Follow steps on EX-176 to EX-197 (NOT EX- 198) to get a payment schedule –The payment schedule with formula expressions shown –A chart showing Principal Paid and Interest Paid for the last 12 months (any suitable chart type is OK) You need paper handin