Spreadsheets Flashcards
Spreadsheet
An electronic file that contains a grid of columns and rows
Displays results of calculations
Enables interpretation of quantitative data for decision making
Worksheet
A single spreadsheet that typically contains
Descriptive labels
Numeric Values
Formulas, Functions
Graphical representations of data, such as charts
Workbook
Collection of one or more related worksheets
Cells use a combination of a letter and a number
Excel Data Types
Text-combination of letters, numbers, symbols, and spaces.
Values-numbers used as the basis of calculations
Dates and Times-variety of formats
Auto Fill
Feature that completes a sequence of words of values
Clearing a Cell
Several options on tool bar or
Press delete
Formula
Combines cell references, arithmetic operations, values, and/or functions used to perform a calculation.
Controlled by order of operations.
Exponentiation - ^
Display Cell Formulas
Press Ctrl + ` to show all formulas
Insert Column or Row
Select the location of the new object and click Insert in the Cells group on the Home tab.
Select left or above the location to be inserted.
Hide Columns or Rows
Select object then click Format in the cells group on the Home tab.
Can also right click and Hide from menu.
Column Widths
Double click right column border or drag.
Click Format in the Cells group on the Home tab, then Column width.
Measured in pixels or characters.
Row Heights
Click Format in the Cells group on the Home tab then Row Height.
Column widths are measured in points or pixels.
Range
A group of adjacent or contiguous cells and is indicated using a colon - G5:H10.
Copy or Cut a Range
Click Cut or Copy in the Clipboard group on the Home tab.
Paste Options
Table 1.5 in the textbook.
Cell Style
A collection of format settings that provide a consistent appearance. They control: Font Font Color and size Borders and fill colors Alignment Number formatting
Cell Styles Gallery
Cell Styles in the Styles group on the Home tab.
Default Alignments
Text - Left
Dates and Values - Right
Indent
Offset of data from the current alignment.
Alignment Group
Home tab
Several commands to align and format data.
Number Format
Table 1.7 in e-text
General, number, currency, accounting, comma, percent, short date, long date
Add Worksheet
Click New sheet and its tab is inserted to the right of the selected worksheet.
Delete a worksheet by right-clicking its tab and click delete.
Rename a worksheet right click its tab and click rename.
Move or copy-right-click its tab and click Move or Copy
Page Layout
Several groups to select page setup options. The two main groups are:
Page Setup
Scale to Fit
Table 1.8
Page Setup Group
Options to set margins, orientation, specify page size, and select the print area.
Scale to Fit Group
Options to adjust scaling of the spreadsheet on the printed page.
Page Setup Dialog Box Launcher
Several page setup options at once.
Access options not found on the Ribbon.
Header/Footer tab - table 1.9.
Margins tab-margins and centering.
Sheet Tab
Options for setting the print area, print title, print options, and page order.
Microsoft Office Backstage view
Displays print options and displays the worksheet in print preview mode.
Can configure to print formulas.
Bottom displays how many pages will print.
Relative Cell Reference
Default method of referencing
Absolute Cell Reference
Provides a constant reference to a specific cell.
Mixed Cell Reference
Combines absolute and relative cell references.
Toggle through Cell References
F4 key
Function
A predefined computation that simplifies creating a formula that performs a complex calculation.
Function’s Arguments
Identify the required inputs:
Cells, values, or arithmetic expressions.
Some require no arguments and some require multiple separated by commas.
Formula AutoComplete
Displays a list of functions and denied names that match letters as you type the formula.
Displays a ScreenTip to display the arguments.
Insert Function Dialog Box
Select Insert Function.
Search, category,
syntax and description of function are listed.
Ok displays Function Arguments box; enter values in argument boxes, Excel constructs formula in Formula Box.
Math & Statistics Functions
Sum Average Median -midpoint above/below 1/2 Min =min(A1,B10:C25) Count
Count Functions (3)
Count - tallies the number of cells
CountBlank - counts blank cells
CountA - tallies the number of cells that are not blank
Today
=Today()
Displays the current date in a cell.
Updates each time the workbook is opened or printed.
Now
=Now()
Uses the computer’s clock to display the current date and military time that the workbook was last opened.
If Function
First argument contains an expression that evaluates to true or false.
Second and Third arguments can contain text, cell references, or constants.
Vlookup
Looks for a value in the left column of a specified table array and returns another value located in the same row from a specified column. =VLOOKUP(Value,Array,Index,Range) =VLOOKUP(E3,$A$3:$B$7,2) Absolute references required. Column index contains return values. Range is for inexact value.
PMT Function
Calculates payments for a loan
3 required and 2 optional arguments
=PMT(rate,nper,pv,fv,type)
Chart Parts - Elements
Chart area Plot area X-axis Y-axis Legend Gridlines Error bars Data table Data lables
Chart
A visual representation of numerical data
Compares data and reveals trends or patterns.
Composed of Chart Elements
Inserted as an embedded object.
Often advantageous to place in Chart Sheet.
Data Point
A cell containing a value.
Data Series
A group of related data points.
Chart Area
A chart element
Container for chart and its elements.
Plot Area
The region containing the graphical representation.
Two axes form a border around the plot area.
A chart element
X-axis
The horizontal border that provides a frame of reference for measuring data from left to right.
A chart element
Y-axis
The vertical border that provides a frame of reference for measuring data up and down.
A chart element
Legend
A key that identifies the color, gradient, picture, texture, or pattern assigned to each data series.
A chart element
Category Axis
The axis that displays descriptive labels for the data points plotted in a chart.
Value Axis
The axis that displays incremental numbers to identify the approximate of data points in a chart.
Column Chart
Displays values in vertical columns
Height represents value
Categories display along the horizontal axis.
Compares values across categories (comp. job titles)
Bar Chart
Displays values in horizontal bars.
Length represents the value.
Categories display along vertical axis.
Similar to Column chart, preferable when category names are long.
Line Chart
Displays category data on the horizontal axis and value data on the vertical axis.
Used to show continuous data to depict trends over time.
The Category X axis represents time,
The Value Y axis represents a value.
Pie Chart
Proportion of individual data points to the total or whole of all the data points.
Displays as a pie.
Combo Chart
Combines two chart types to plot different data types.
Area Chart
Similar to a line chart
Displays colors between the lines to help illustrate the magnitude of changes.
Scatter Chart
Shows a relationship between two numerical variables using their X and Y coordinates.
Display data in educational, scientific, and medical experiments.
Stock Chart
Shows fluctuations in stock prices. High Low Close Open High Low Close Volume High Low Close Volume Open High Low Close