1. Columns of data

2. Working with spreadsheets
Must be able to change number formats
Should be able to use basic functions
Could be able to edit, delete and move worksheets

3. Ribbon groups used
Decimal settings
AutoSum

4. Task Open a new Excel workbook.
Type the title Baby Statistics in cell A1. Press Enter.
Select A1 again and make it Bold.
Now add the title SOMERVILLE WARD in cell E1. Make it Bold
Widen column A so that the title fits. There are 2 ways to do this: Click between the column headers A and B. Drag the double headed arrow to the right until it is wide enough to display the whole title or double click between the two column headers (this is called autosizing the cell width).

5. Quick fire – name that keyword!
nuzigoatis
brinbo
uroflame
raftom
autosizing
ribbon
formulae
format

6. Now fill in and format the rest of the data as shown, adjusting the column width if you need to.
Save as
Stats

7. Formatting decimals
The measurements would look better shown to two decimal places. At the moment, values entered as 3.0 would be shortened to 3.
Select cells C4 to D19 by dragging across them.
Use the Increase Decimal button to display two decimal places (Decrease Decimal will have the opposite effect).

8. Summing columns of numbers
Click cell C11 to make it the active cell.
Click on the AutoSum button
Excel will guess what you want to add up.
What formula has been entered into the cell?
Now work out the total length.
Save your work.

9. Selecting and renaming worksheets
Select the different worksheets by clicking the worksheet tabs.
Right-click Sheet 1.
Select Rename and type Birth Stats.
Repeat this for Sheet 2, renaming it Daily Weights,
Delete Sheet 3 by right-clicking and selecting Delete.
Click the
insert worksheet tab

10. The same functions can be performed using the Cells group on the home tab.
Try these out for yourself.

11. Moving and copying a worksheet
Drag and drop.
To copy a sheet,
press the Ctrl key as you drag. A + sign will appear with the pointer to show that you are copying the sheet.
Delete Sheet 4.
Save your work
The Format option in the Cells group will give you the same options.

12. Progress check Can I change column widths and row heights?
Can I format a cell to show different numbers of decimal places?
Can I find the total of a column or row of numbers?
Can I rename worksheets?
Can I insert new worksheets and delete worksheets?
Can I copy and move worksheets within a workbook?