excel introduction
What is excel
Microsoft has created a spreadsheet application known as Excel. This program arranges information using columns and rows, enabling users to perform mathematical operations. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS operating systems.
The first version was released in 1985 and has gone through several changes over the years. However, the main functionality mostly remains the same.
Excel is typically used for everyone
Evaluation
Inputting data
Organizing data
Financial record-keeping
Financial planning
Statistical analysis
Graphical representation
Coding Creating financial models
And many other diverse capabilities
Why Use Excel?
• Widely regarded as the world's most popular spreadsheet program.
• Easily accessible and user-friendly for beginners.
• Offers a high skill ceiling, allowing for more advanced tasks as proficiency increases.
• Applicable to both professional settings and daily life, facilitating activities like crafting a family budget.
• Boasts extensive community support.
• Sustained backing from Microsoft ensures ongoing updates and improvements.
• Enables the reuse of templates and frameworks, reducing both personal and collective creation expenses.
Initiating your Excel journey is effortlessly achieved through Office 365.
There's no need to download or install the program; Office 365 seamlessly operates within your web browser.
Throughout our tutorial, we'll make use of Office 365, which you can access via www.office.com.
Install
After logging in successfully to Office via www.office.com, navigate to the left side and click on the Excel icon to access the application:
The Excel interface is organized into columns and rows, resembling a grid like a math exercise book.
If the features seem a bit complex initially, don't fret. As you progress through the upcoming chapters, you'll become more at ease.
For now, concentrate on understanding the rows, columns, and individual cells.
Alright, let's create a function!
Initially, double-click on cell A1, the one highlighted with the green rectangle in the image. Next, input =2+2. Finally, press the enter key:
Well done! You've successfully entered your inaugural function, 2+2 equals 2.