Gallos, Elogene Karl M. S 10:00-1:00 1.) What is a Spreadsheet?

A spreadsheet is an interactive computer application program for organization and analysis of data in tabular form. Spreadsheets developed as computerized simulations of paper accounting worksheets. The program operates on data represented as cells of an array, organized in rows and columns. Each cell of the array is a modelviewcontroller element that can contain either numeric or text data, or the results of formulas that automatically calculate and display a value based on the contents of other cells. 2.) Some Typical uses of spreadsheets? Spreadsheets can be used in mathematics to convert figures into Celsius or metric measurements. They can also be used in financial and cost accounting as many businesses use spreadsheets to calculate balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and cash books. Spreadsheet can also be used in the calculation of figures using arithmetic signs or functions. 3. Types of Spreadsheets? Two-Dimensional Spreadsheets - Two-dimension spreadsheets consist of "cells"-a box holding one piece of data-arranged in rows and columns like a table. Three-Dimensional Spreadsheets - Modern spreadsheet applications allow for more than one twodimensional "sheet," effectively stacking related spreadsheets on top of each other and introducing a third dimension. Arithmetic Spreadsheets - Spreadsheets often utilize arithmetic functions, such as automatically adding up all the values of one particular column. These functions are necessary for budget and invoice spreadsheets, for example. Logical Spreadsheets - Some spreadsheets utilize logic functions, rather than arithmetic functions, to allow for deductive reasoning. Object-Oriented Spreadsheets - Instead of using two-dimensional cells, some spreadsheets are organized by objects, which are variables with a number of attributes attached. This allows the data to be viewed, analyzed and mapped in a number of different ways. 4.) What is Microsoft Excel 2010 software? Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications. Microsoft Excel has the basic features of all spreadsheets, using a grid of cells arranged in numbered rows and letter-named columns to organize data manipulations like

arithmetic operations. It has a battery of supplied functions to answer statistical, engineering and financial needs. In addition, it can display data as line graphs, histograms and charts, and with a very limited three-dimensional graphical display. It allows sectioning of data to view its dependencies on various factors for different perspectives (using pivot tables and the scenario manager). It has a programming aspect, Visual Basic for Applications, allowing the user to employ a wide variety of numerical methods, for example, for solving differential equations of mathematical physics, and then reporting the results back to the spreadsheet. It also has a variety of interactive features allowing user interfaces that can completely hide the spreadsheet from the user, so the spreadsheet presents itself as a so-called application, or decision support system (DSS), via a custom-designed user interface, for example, a stock analyzer, or in general, as a design tool that asks the user questions and provides answers and reports. In a more elaborate realization, an Excel application can automatically poll external databases and measuring instruments using an update schedule, analyze the results, make a Word report or Power Point slide show, and e-mail these presentations on a regular basis to a list of participants. 5. Whats New in Microsoft Excel 2010 software? Included in Office 2010 are minor enhancements and 64-bit support, including the following: Multi-threading recalculation (MTR) for commonly used functions Improved pivot tables More conditional formatting options Additional image editing capabilities In-cell charts called spark lines Ability to preview before pasting Office 2010 backstage feature for document-related tasks Ability to customize the Ribbon Many new formulas, most highly specialized to improve accuracy

7. Parts of the MS Excel 2010 Environment? Active Cell The active cell is recognized by its black outline. Data is always entered into the active cell. Different cells can be made active by clicking on them with the mouse or by using the arrow keys on the keyboard. File Tab The File tab is new to Excel 2010 - Sort of. It is a replacement for the Office Button in Excel 2007 which was a replacement for the file menu in earlier versions of Excel.

Like the old file menu, the File tab options are mostly related to file management such as opening new or existing worksheet files, saving, printing, and a new feature - saving and sending Excel files in PDF format. Formula Bar Located above the worksheet, this area displays the contents of the active cell. It can also be used for entering or editing data and formulas. Name Box Located next to the formula bar, the Name Box displays the cell reference or the name of the active cell. Column Letters Columns run vertically on a worksheet and each one is identified by a letter in the column header. Row Numbers Rows run horizontally in a worksheet and are identified by a number in the row header. Together a column letter and a row number create a cell reference. Each cell in the worksheet can be identified by this combination of letters and numbers such as A1, F456, or AA34. Sheet Tabs By default there are three worksheets in an Excel file. The tab at the bottom of a worksheet tells you the name of the worksheet - such as Sheet1, Sheet2 etc. Switching between worksheets can be done by clicking on the tab of the sheet you wish to access. Renaming a worksheet or changing the tab color can make it easier to keep track of data in large spreadsheet files. Quick Access Toolbar This customizable toolbar allows you to add frequently used commands. Click on the down arrow at the end of the toolbar to display the toolbar's options. Ribbon The Ribbon is the strip of buttons and icons located above the work area. The Ribbon is organized into a series of tabs - such as File, Home, and Formulas. Each tab contains a number of related features and options. First introduced in Excel 2007, the Ribbon replaced the menus and toolbars found in Excel 2003 and earlier versions.