1. Century 21 Computer Skills and Applications
Cycle 1: Unit 12
Lessons 59 – 64

2. Lesson 59 Outcomes Worksheets
Key data, move around in a worksheet, and print a worksheet.
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3. Spreadsheet Software Used to record, report, analyze information
Make repetitive calculations accurately, quickly, easily
Numbers added, subtracted, multiplied, divided
Formulas perform calculations quickly, accurately
Charts present information graphically
Advantage: When a number is changed, all related “answers” are automatically recalculated.
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4. Worksheets/Workbooks
One spreadsheet computer file
Where you key information
Workbook
Contains one or more worksheets
Worksheets appear as sheet tabs at bottom of screen
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5. Excel Worksheet
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6. Move Around in Worksheet
To move active cell:
One or more cells to left, right, up, or down – use arrow keys
From one spot to another quickly – use keyboard shortcuts
Active cell
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7. Key Labels and Values
Data keyed into cell is automatically assigned either label or value status.
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8. Gridlines and Headings
Gridlines – cell borders
Headings – row numbers, column letters
Default setting:
Gridlines/headings displayed on monitor
Gridlines/headings not printed
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9. Lesson 60 Outcomes Edit Worksheets
Select a range of cells and edit, clear, copy, and move information in a worksheet.
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10. Select/Edit To select (activate) cell: To edit: Click cell. Option 1
Double-click desired cell.
Use mouse, navigation keys, Font group buttons, etc., to make changes.
Option 2
Click desired cell once.
Make changes in formula bar.
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11. Clear/Delete Clear command Delete command
Clears content or format of cell or both
Surrounding cells NOT shifted to replace cleared cell.
Delete command
Deletes content and format of cell
Surrounding cells ARE shifted to replace cleared cell.
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12. Select Range Range of cells To select range:
Select to perform operation on more than one cell at a time.
Identified by cell in upper-left corner and cell in lower-right corner
Usually separated by colon
Example: A5:C10
To select range:
Highlight cell in top-left corner.
Hold down left mouse button.
Drag to cell in opposite corner.
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13. Cut, Copy, Move Select cell or range of cells to be cut/copied.
Select operation (Cut or Copy).
Select cell (or first cell in range) where information is to be copied/moved.
Click Paste to copy/move information.
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14. Lesson 61 Outcomes Format Worksheets
Format cell contents, adjust column widths, and insert/delete columns and rows.
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15. Insert/Delete Row and columns can be inserted/deleted.
One or more can be inserted at a time.
Columns may be added at left or within worksheet.
Rows may be added at top or within worksheet.
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16. Format Numbers Numbers default = General To change format:
Use command in Number group.
Choose format from Number Format list.
Click More Number Formats option at bottom of Number Format list.
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17. Format Cell Content
Commands in Font group can be selected and applied to cell.
Use Font dialog box launcher to access Font tab for additional formatting features.
Use Cell Styles command in Styles group to format cell content.
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18. Lesson 62 Outcomes Worksheets with Formulas and Functions
Use formulas and functions to perform calculations in a worksheet.
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19. Formulas Begin with an equals sign (=) Order of operations:
Calculations inside parentheses performed first before those outside parentheses.
Multiplication and division performed next in order that they occur in formula.
Addition and subtraction performed last in order of occurrence.
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20. Function Parts
Equals sign signals beginning of mathematical operation.
Function name identifies operation.
Argument defines numbers to be used in calculation.
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21. Lesson 63 Outcomes Worksheets with Charts
Create embedded column, bar, and pie charts using worksheet information.
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22. Charts Can be created as: Embedded chart Chart sheet Pie Chart
Column Chart
Bar Chart
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23. Charts Additional types: Chart types can be changed. Line charts
Area charts
Doughnut charts
Chart types can be changed.
Area Chart
Doughnut Chart
Line Chart
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24. Column Chart with Axis Titles
Chart Layouts/Styles
Change chart layout and styles
Titles
Data labels
Gridlines
Legend
Chart styles
Column Chart with Axis Titles
and Chart Style
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25. Lesson 64 Outcomes Worksheet Application and Assessment
Apply what you have learned to prepare worksheets and charts.
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26. End-of-Unit Activities
Think critically with 21st Century Skills and Digital Citizenship features.
Complete the Academic and Career Connections at the end of the chapter.
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