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There are a wide range of software programs that make the business person’s life easier but
none are quite as versatile and useful as Microsoft Excel. It can safely be said that Microsoft
Excel has changed the way we do business. It is a simple program that is easy to use and easy to
learn. Calculating complex financial data is made easy through Excel. The “Copy and Paste”
functions that make Microsoft Word so popular have been included in the Excel functions.
Creating a Basic Spreadsheet
Documents that are created in Microsoft Excel are called Spreadsheets and, unlike those in Ms
Access development, can stand on their own. To create a basic spreadsheet is simple – Open
the program and a blank spreadsheet will be opened automatically. Each page of the
spreadsheet is called a workbook. You then simply input your data in whichever format suits
you. You can create formulae in order to making adding rows of columns a breeze and can copy
and paste these formulae into individual columns or even onto different workbooks.
Creating a Basic Formula
The formulae can be as simple or complicated as you like but it is better to start off with
something simple – Try adding two adjacent cells. Position your cursor in the cell that you want
the answer to appear in and click on it. Start your formula by typing in an “Equal” sign. Then
add in the cell references of the cells you want added. This can be done by typing in the cell
references with a “Plus” sign in between them. Alternatively, you can click on the first cell, then
type in the “Plus” sign and then click on the second cell. Tab to the next cell and you will see the
answer displayed. Should you wish to add a number of cells, type in the “Equal” sign and then
“sum” and an open bracket sign. Next you need to click on the first cell in your selection and
drag the mouse to the last key. Finish off by closing the brackets. Being able to use formulae
makes Excel one of the most important project management software tools you can use.
The basic setup of excel allows you to easily and quickly create budgets, pie charts, etc. It allows
you to manage and sort all of the numerical data for your project effectively and easily. It also
allows you to present the data in a professional and easy to read manner. Excel is a boon to any
business.
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