Ict Chapter 7
Ict Chapter 7
Ict Chapter 7
The Formula Bar is where data or formulas you enter into a worksheet
appear for the active cell. The cell where an action is currently taking place
is called an active cell.
CW. Mention some basic USES of using Excel
Creating Charts and Graphs - You can create colorful charts and graphs from the data in
your worksheet. Excel will automatically update the chart to display any changes you
make in your data.
Formulas and functions - Excel allows you to perform calculations and analyze data.
Common calculations include: finding the sum, average or total number of items in a list
CW. Mention some basic USES of using Excel
Calendars and schedules: We can easily keep track of our works by creating calendars
and schedules using excel
People Management: Using Excel, information about any employee, students or product
can be stored and retrieved efficiently.
Project Management: Project plans can be placed into a workbook, which can then be
used to track progress and keep the project on schedule
HW. Mention some advantages of using Excel
Components of MS Excel: Worksheet
A worksheet (also known as a spreadsheet) consists of cells in which you
can enter and calculate data. A worksheet is always stored in a workbook.
A workbook can contain many worksheets.
Data in a Cell
Alternate formulas=
• =SUM(A1+A2)
• +A1+A2
• =SUM(A1:A2)
Mention what can be the probable formulas for adding all these following
numbers
=SUM(A1:D1)
Lets change from addition to multiplication, by replacing the (+) with a (*). It
should now be =A1*A2, press enter to see what happens
Now, try to change the multiplication (*) to subtraction (-) and dividing (/).
Type “=POWER” -> select the
formula prompt -> type in the
number-> insert comma ->
type in the power
Which means 4³
Calculating percentage in Excel
Logic
Out of 240 laptops, 51 laptops sold.
Out of 1 laptop, 51/240 laptops sold
You can simply use the formula =E2/D2 in the percentage column and press on the % tool
in the number group under home tab.
How to Apply Formula to an Entire Column in Excel
1. Type the formula in the first Place the cursor over the
cell small green square. You
will notice that the cursor
changes to a plus sign, also
called autofill handle
Double click the left mouse key
After selecting the data, drag as usual and click on the smart tag. Once we click on the
smart tag, a drop-down will come asking for the choice fill series, days, months, years
and weeks, etc.
3 ways of sorting data in excel
• The Sort dialog box will open, allowing you to create a custom sort with
multiple criteria.
• If your columns have headers in the first cell, such as “Students" and
“Percentage“ etc. make sure to check the "My data has headers" box in the
upper-left corner of the sort window.
Step 1
Step 2
Under the column option, select the column you want to perform
the sort operation on.
Step 3 & 4
Click on the required cell reference (The header). Now, click on Data Tab>
Sort & filter group> filter.
AutoFilter arrow will appear on all the columns of data in that row
Now, using any of these arrows,
you can apply filter to that field.
3. Custom AutoFilter dialog box appears. Let us see those student whose
percentage are more than 75%, and less than or equal to 85%.
Select the criteria according to the requirement in the Custom AutoFilter dialog
box and press the OK button.
CW. Write the advantage of using data filter
1. The data Filter in Excel option helps out in many ways to filter the data
based on text, value, numeric, or date value.
2. The Data Filter option is very helpful for sorting out data with simple drop-
down menus.
3. The Data Filter option is significant to temporarily hide a few data sets in a
table so that you can focus on the relevant data we need to work on.
Column chart