1. CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers Tutorial 03 and 29 By Jie (Jeff) Gao

2. 29 & 30 September 2004CPSC Tutorials by Jie Gao2 Excel – Formulas Formulas are calculation expressions Starts with a “=“ The formula expression is shown in the formula bar but the formula result is shown in worksheet Examples

3. 29 & 30 September 2004CPSC Tutorials by Jie Gao3 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

4. 29 & 30 September 2004CPSC Tutorials by Jie Gao4 Excel – Useful Functions Statistical –Min, Max, Average Mathematical –Sum Logical –If Date and time –Now

5. 29 & 30 September 2004CPSC 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 Absolute –Use “$” to indicate absolute references

6. 29 & 30 September 2004CPSC Tutorials by Jie Gao6 Assignment 2 – Clarification The labels in the pie chart –Office 2000 cannot produce the labels with percentage, value and category name (while Office XP can). So your labels do not need to be exactly the same Series in the multi-series chart can be either in rows or in columns