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Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software for organizing and analyzing data using rows and columns. Key features include worksheets, formulas, charts, and data management tools, while common functions like SUM() and AVERAGE() assist in calculations. Excel is utilized across various fields such as finance, education, and business analysis.

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ICT Excel Notes

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software for organizing and analyzing data using rows and columns. Key features include worksheets, formulas, charts, and data management tools, while common functions like SUM() and AVERAGE() assist in calculations. Excel is utilized across various fields such as finance, education, and business analysis.

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ICT Notes - Database

Microsoft Excel Notes

1. What is Microsoft Excel?

Excel is a spreadsheet software used for storing, organizing, and analyzing data using rows and columns.

2. Key Features of Excel:

- Worksheets and Workbooks

- Cells, Rows, and Columns

- Formulas and Functions

- Charts and Graphs

- Data Sorting and Filtering

3. Common Excel Functions:

- SUM(): Adds a range of numbers.

- AVERAGE(): Calculates the average of numbers.

- MAX() / MIN(): Finds the maximum/minimum value.

- IF(): Performs logical tests.

- COUNT(): Counts the number of cells with numbers.

4. Formatting Tools:

- Font style, size, and color

- Cell borders and fill color

- Number formatting (currency, percentage, decimal places)

5. Charts and Graphs:

- Column Chart, Line Chart, Pie Chart, Bar Chart, etc.

- Used to visualize data trends and comparisons.

6. Data Management Tools:

- Sort and Filter data


ICT Notes - Database

- Data Validation for input rules

- Conditional Formatting for highlighting important data

7. Formulas vs. Functions:

- Formula: User-defined equation (e.g., =A1+B1)

- Function: Predefined operation (e.g., =SUM(A1:A5))

8. Cell Referencing:

- Relative Reference (A1)

- Absolute Reference ($A$1)

- Mixed Reference (A$1 or $A1)

9. Data Analysis Tools:

- Pivot Tables: Summarize and analyze large data sets.

- What-If Analysis: Forecasting and scenario planning.

10. Printing and Page Layout:

- Set print area

- Page orientation and scaling

- Headers and footers

Excel is widely used in finance, education, administration, business analysis, and many other fields.

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