1. Excel 2010

2. What is in a cell? What is it made of? =sum(b2:f2) Text Numbers
Columns
Rows
Cells: where a column and row intersect
What is in a cell?
Text
Numbers
Formulas
=sum(b2:f2)

3. Excel Screen Formula bar Name Box Active cell Status Bar
This is a column
A cell is where the row and column intersect
This is a row
Cell
Status Bar

4. Types of Data (aka: Labels)
A label is a text entry. Labels are used to describe or identify what we are talking about/referring to.
Inventory
Item
# on hand
value
total value
Pencils 30
.10
3.00

5. Types of Data (aka: Constants)
Constants is any number with a specific value. We use constants to enter FIXED number data.
Inventory
Item
# on hand
value
total value
Pencils 30
.10
3.00

6. What is a Formula? Inventory Item # on hand value total value Pencils
A formula is an equation that you type into a cell to complete a mathematical calculation.
All formulas must start with an = sign.
Example of a formula written in Excel that adds 2 + 2
Inventory
Item
# on hand
value
total value
Pencils 30
.10
=(b3*c3)

7. Types of Data (Formulas)
Formulas are used to do a math equation. We input the equation that will calculate the answer. All formulas must begin with an = sign.
To show formulas, click on the Formula Tab and then click on Show Formulas. Adjust column widths so that all of the formula shows.

8. Reference Data 1 A B C D 2 Inventory 3 Item # on hand value
When we reference data, we are specifying locations for our data. This makes the formulas constant. 1 A B C D 2
Inventory 3
Item
# on hand
value
total value 4
Pencils 30
.10
=(b4*c4)

9. Math symbols for formulas
Addition + Subtraction - Multiplication * Division /

10. Excel Functions =SUM finds total value of selected cells. =AVERAGE
finds the average of selected cells.
=MAX
finds the maximum/largest value of selected cells.
=MIN
finds the minimum/smallest value of selected cells.
=COUNT
finds the total number of cells selected.

11. Using Fill Down
Fill down is used to copy the same formula from a cell, down to other cells. With this function you do not have to type in all the formulas.
Click in the cell with original formula and click on little square in lower right of selected cell, then drag down to end of cells where you want the formulas located OR
Select cell with formula, hold shift key & click to last cell, then Edit/ Fill/ Down.

12. To Insert a Column Click mouse where you want the column to go.
Go to right click and choose INSERT/COLUMN.

13. To Insert a Row Click mouse where you want the row to go.
Go to INSERT/Select Row

14. How to Create a Chart in Excel
Step 1: Highlight the data you want included in your chart.
Step 2: Click on Insert ribbon and select the type of graph you want.

15. Charting Continued Step 3: Choose sub-type Step 4:
The chart will appear on your page. Drag underneath the data and resize so that all data is showing.

16. Charting Continued
IMPORTANT! Once the chart is created, if you wish to work with it, your must have it selected. (That means click on it!)
Step 5: Add your chart title
Step 6: Add your X, Y and Data labels as needed:

17. Charting Finished

18. Creating a Header Insert Ribbon Click on Header
Fill in each square at the top with the following info:
Student’s Name
Period #
Date