An application program that can

quickly handle calculations

A spreadsheet uses numbers like a

word processor uses words.

WHAT IF?

• Columns run vertically & are

identified by letters A, B, etc.

• Rows run horizontally & are

identified by numbers 1, 2, etc.

The intersection

of a column &

row.

Coordinates of a cell

The cell that is

currently being

worked on.

Where you can

see what

information is

actually

typed in the

cell.

• Labels: words.

• Values: Numbers like 78 or $1.60

or 5%.

• Formulas: equations

–starts with an =

1. Columns and Rows can be re-sized.

2. Set decimal points.

3. Set %.

4. Set $.

5. Cut, copy, paste rows & columns.

6. Insert rows and columns.

7. Connects numbers to other numbers.

8. Graphs and Charts.

Freezing Panes

Freezing Panes – a method to keep cells

frozen in view even when scrolling. View

Menu.

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Function Formulas – Preset formulas like =sum(D1:D6) =average(D1:D6) =min(D1:D6) =max(D1:D6)

Template - A file that serves as a starting point for a new document. It is pre-formatted in some way.

Basic Math operators in a SS:

+ adding - subtraction

* multiply / division

( ) parenthesis

Demo – Fill down with dates and numbers.

Other SS Terms

Freezing Panes – a method to keep cells in

view even when scrolling.

Range – a block of cells.

Contiguous Range – block of adjacent cells.

Noncontiguous Range – block of cells not

adjacent (not near each other).

Workbook – an Excel file, made up of individual worksheets.

Worksheet – each individual spreadsheet in a workbook file.

Sheet Tab – current worksheet

being displayed

F2 – This key allows you to edit a cell.

Fill-down – term for copying a formula down or across a range of cells

by dragging the cell handle.

Sort – putting the date in some type of order.

Total Cost =Price * Quantity

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Spreadsheet Terms

Function – built-in formula to perform calculations

like =SUM, = AVERAGE, =MIN, =MAX

Workbook – an Excel file, made up of individual

workbooks.

Chart – A graphic that allows you to compare and

contrast data in a visual format.

Data Series – the data selected to be visualized in a

chart.

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NOTES:

Chart – A graphic that allows you to compare and

contrast data in a visual format.

Data Series – the data selected to be visualized in

a chart.

Types of Charts:

Pie Column Bar Bar Line

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NOTES:

Sheet tabs – Labels located at the bottom of the

workbook window indicating the worksheets.

Sort – In a database, this function puts the records

into a specific order.

Sheet tabs – Labels located at the bottom of the

workbook window indicating the worksheets.

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Topic: Budgeting for Business

EQ: How can I use spreadsheets in budgeting

of a business?

Budgeting - allocation of monetary funds based

on a determined structure

Profit – the difference between what you sold

your item for and how much you originally

paid for it.

Gross Profit - the amount of income received

before subtracting expenses. (higher amt)

Net Profit - the amount of income after costs of

goods and taxes are deducted. (lower amt)

Topic: Budgeting for Business

EQ: How can I use spreadsheets in

budgeting of a business? Gross Pay - The total of an employee's regular pay, before

any deductions are made.

Net Pay - The remaining amount of an employee's gross pay after deductions, such as taxes and retirement, are

made.

Deduction – expenses which are subtracted out of a paycheck or business budget (taxes, retirement,

insurance).

Deposit – Funds placed into an account to increase the balance of the account.

Topic: Budgeting for Business

EQ: How can I use spreadsheets in budgeting of a

business?

Income Tax – government imposed tax on a person’s income.

Social Security - tax on both employers and employees used to fund the Social Security program.

FICA Tax - tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare.

Topic: Stock Market

EQ: What is the stock market?

How do I track the value of my stocks?

Do you or your parents own stock(s)? If so, what are they?

Please share.

What company would you like to own stock in?

Definitions:

Stocks – small pieces of a company that a person can own.

Stock market - The market that people use to trade (= buy and

sell) shares

Share holder – One of many owns of the company.

Stock Cartoon

RAP

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Stock market indicators: Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) – follows

average stock prices of 30 of about 3000

stocks on the New York Stock Exchange.

S&P 500 – Looks at the market value of 500

different stocks.

Nasdaq – tracks the prices of more than 3000

stocks.

Topic: Stock Market

EQ: What is the stock market?

How do I track the value of my stocks?