This introductory MS Excel tutorial will introduce you to the basic features of the program, including the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and Status bar. You will learn how to use auto-fill features, type column text, and sort data alphabetically. You will also learn about the IF function, which is an excellent tool for analyzing data.
Quick Access Toolbar
If you want to customize your MS Excel Quick Access Toolbar, there are a few different options you can use. First of all, you can move it to another location. By default, it is placed just below the ribbon. This can make it encroach upon your work area, but you can change its default location if you want.
The Quick Access Toolbar is a great way to save time in Excel by allowing you to access commands more quickly. The toolbar features a shortcuts menu that allows you to add shortcuts to commonly used functions. It also allows you to change the order of these commands.
Ribbon
The Ribbon in Excel contains a number of commands and features. These are grouped into groups according to their type and function. For example, the Clipboard group contains commands for copying and pasting, while the Font group contains font styles and colors. The Ribbon also contains buttons, which you can click to run a command or open a Button menu or gallery.
Many groups on the Ribbon have a small triangle in the bottom right corner that you can click to view group options. In the screenshot below, you can see two groups under the Home tab. In total, the Ribbon contains more than 40 groups. You can also choose to hide or display the Ribbon, depending on how much workspace you need for work.
Status bar
The status bar in Microsoft Excel is a useful tool that displays various information about your work. It provides a quick overview of the current state of your worksheet, and is customizable to meet your specific needs. There are a few basic options that are standard in Excel. This MS Excel tutorial will explore how to change the appearance and behavior of the status bar.
The status bar can be edited by right-clicking it. You can format it to show statistics, such as average sales, minimum and maximum numbers, and the total number of selected items. The status bar also shows you a before and after comparison.
IF function
In MS Excel, the IF function is used to perform logical tests. The function returns a value based on the result of the test. The value returned by IF can be a value, cell reference, or a formula. The value must be enclosed in quotes in order to be interpreted correctly. The IF formula can return a TRUE or FALSE value.
The IF function can be combined with other functions in Excel. Its use is extremely powerful and can be used to perform complex calculations. This function can be combined with other formulas to increase productivity.
Printing with gridlines
When you need to print data in MS Excel, you may want to use the Print Gridlines feature. The Print Gridlines feature will put a gridline around the cells in the worksheet that you wish to print. You can also manually insert blank cells into columns by dragging the mouse box around the cells.
The first step to printing with gridlines in MS Excel is to select the worksheet you would like to print. Select the Gridlines row in the Sheets pane. Next, click the “Print” button. A preview will appear in the Print Preview pane. You can then continue working on your worksheet.
Pivot tables
In MS Excel, a pivot table is a table that contains statistics from a source data set. To insert a pivot table, you should first highlight the data set and select the Insert tab in the ribbon. From the Insert tab, click the PivotTable button. Next, choose the worksheet on which to insert the pivot table. After that, select the data that you wish to include in the pivot table.
Pivot tables allow you to filter the data you need to analyze. A pivot table can contain columns and rows with different values. The columns and rows of a pivot table are related to each other. In addition, a pivot table is a table that can contain multiple data sets.
Creating a new spreadsheet from scratch
Creating a new spreadsheet from scratch in Microsoft Excel is a simple process. First, you will need to open Word and then click the New tab. From here, select a file and then choose “New Document.” You can choose a template from the list, but most of them will not relate to spreadsheets. Choose “Blank Document” if you don’t have one.
You can also customize the layout of your spreadsheet. You can change fonts, colors, and styles. You can even add border styles and highlight specific cells. Once you’re happy with the layout, you can customize your spreadsheet further by using the tools in Excel.
