1. CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers T59 & T64 TA: Jie (Jeff) Gao

2. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao2 Introduction to Excel Excel is a spreadsheet software Excel document – Workbook –Worksheets in workbook It is mainly used for calculating numbers, especially the repetition of same calculation on different numbers

3. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao3 Excel – Interface Menu, toolbars, scroll bars Cell address bar, formula bar Work space Worksheet tabs and navigator

4. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao4 Excel – Basic Concepts Columns, rows Cells –Cell naming Data types –“General” –Number –Currency –Date/time –Text

5. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao5 Excel – Inputting Data Directly input – overwrites the old content Double click and input – keeps the old content Input in the formula bar Fill handle –Generate sequence –Copy data –Ctrl key to toggle

6. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao6 Excel – Cell Formatting Font: face, style, size, colour Background Border Alignment Indentation Orientation Data type related

7. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao7 Excel – Worksheets Rename worksheets Add a new worksheet Delete a worksheet Change worksheet orders

8. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao8 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

9. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao9 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

10. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao10 Excel – Useful Functions Statistical –Min, Max, Average Mathematical –Sum Date and time –Now More …

11. 18 January 2006CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao11 Assignment 1 Due: 2:00pm Jan 27 3 Parts: –Follow steps on EX-176 to EX-197 (NOT EX- 198) to get a payment schedule –The payment schedule with formula expressions shown –A chart showing Principal Paid and Interest Paid for the last 12 months (any suitable chart type is OK)