1. Microsoft Excel 2007 The L Line The Express Line to Learning L Line
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2. 2 Creating Your First Excel Worksheet
Stations Along the Way
Identifying the different parts of a worksheet
Navigating a worksheet
Selecting cell ranges
Using a predesigned template to create a worksheet
Creating a worksheet from scratch
Saving your worksheet

3. Excel Screen Elements Cells hold numbers, text, or formulas
The active cell has a black outline
Rows are numbered; 1, 2, 3, etc.
Columns are lettered; A, B, C, etc.
The cell reference indicates the location; cell D7 represents column D, row 7
Worksheets contain rows and columns
An Excel file (a workbook) contains three worksheets, and you can insert more

4. Navigating in Excel To move between cells:
Click the cell
Use the cursor (arrow) keys
Use the cell reference box
To move between sheets, click the sheet name at the bottom of the worksheet

5. Selecting Cells Click a single cell to select it
Click a row number to select a row
Click a column letter to select a column
Click a cell and drag to select a range of cells, rows, or columns
Hold down Ctrl and click to select noncontiguous cells, rows, or columns

6. Using a Predesigned Template
A template includes formatting, formulas, and data-entry areas
Excel 2007 includes many templates, such as budgets and invoices
Office Online provides additional templates for your use
You can customize your own templates

7. Creating a Worksheet from Scratch
Add data to a cell by clicking the cell and typing the data
To correct erroneous cell entries:
Type the data in the cell again
Use the Formula Bar to correct the data
Use AutoFill to enter series data such as months, years, or value increments

8. Saving the Worksheet
Specify the filename and location the first time you save
Methods of saving your data:
Choose Save from the Office Button menu
Click the Save icon on the QAT
Press Ctrl+S
Save your work often

9. Discussion Questions
What is the relationship between a cell, a row, and a worksheet?
Where do you find the name of the active worksheet?
What are some advantages of using a template over creating your file from scratch?

10. Discussion Questions (cont.)
What is the quickest way to select a block of data with the keyboard?
How do you know whether you are replacing or editing cell contents?
What is the difference between choosing Save from the Office Button menu and clicking the Save icon on the QAT?