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LAB ASSINGMENT-7

HARSH JATAV

Q1. Explain that formulas are used to perform calculations and manipulate data within
cells based on user-defined rules

ANS- Create a formula that refers to values in other cells

1. Select a cell.
2. Type the equal sign =.
3. Select a cell or type its address in the selected cell.

4. Enter an operator. For example, – for subtraction.


5. Select the next cell, or type its address in the selected cell.

6. Press Enter. The result of the calculation appears in the cell with the formula.

The parts of a formula

A formula can also contain any or all of the following: functions, references, operators, and
constants.

1. Functions: The PI() function returns the value of pi: 3.142...


2. References: A2 returns the value in cell A2.

3. Constants: Numbers or text values entered directly into a formula, such as 2.

4. Operators: The ^ (caret) operator raises a number to a power, and the * (asterisk)
operator multiplies numbers.

Q2. How to open the spreadsheet software on the computer?

ANS- How to open MS Excel?


1. Click on Start.
2. Then All Programs.
3. Next step is to click on MS Office.
4. Then finally, choose the MS-Excel option.

Q3. Explain the interface elements, such as rows, columns, cells, and the formula bar.
ANS- Rows are groups of horizontal rows which appear from left to right in the Excel
workbook. Rows range from 1 to 1,048,576.

Common Uses of Rows:

Storing records: Each row can represent a distinct record, such as customer information,
product details, or sales transactions.

Creating lists: Rows are ideal for organizing items in a list format, such as task lists,
inventories, or schedules.

Comparing data: Rows can be used to compare values across different categories, such as
sales figures for different products or regions.

Performing calculations: Rows can be used to perform calculations on entire sets of data,
such as totaling sales amounts or finding averages.

Common Uses of Columns in Excel:

Categorizing Data: Organize data into logical categories by placing related information in
separate columns.

Creating Headers: Label each column with a descriptive title to clarify its contents.

Performing Calculations: Use columns to build formulas that involve multiple cells across
the same row.

Comparing Data Points: Analyze data within a single row by placing different categories in
separate columns.
Creating Charts and Graphs: Use data from different columns to generate visual
representations.

Sorting and Filtering: Arrange data based on values in specific columns.

Importing and Exporting Data: Exchange data with other applications using column-based
structures.

The formula bar is the toolbar at the top of the spreadsheet that lets you enter or view
information in a cell. To use the formula bar to view information, click on a cell and look at
the formula bar to see what it written in it

Cells are the boxes you see in the grid of an Excel worksheet, like this one. Each cell is
identified on a worksheet by its reference, the column letter and row number that intersect
at the cell's location. This cell is in column D and row 5, so it is cell D5. The column always
comes first in a cell reference..

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