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Chapter 9: Introduction to Spreadsheet(Answer Key)

Section A: Choose the correct option

a. formula b. Undo c. cell d. Name box
e. Cells f. Justify g. A21 h. B2:H12

Section B: Write True or False

a. False b. True c. True d. False
e. True f. True g. False h. True

Section C: Give one word answer:

a. Cells b. AutoFill c. Adjust row height d. Cell
e. Merge f. Workbook g. AutoFill handle h. Right

Section D: Fill in the blanks:

a. Quick Access b. Custom c. Autofit data d. Shrink to fit
e. formula f. 1048576, 16384 g. Clipboard h. Replace, F2 key to edit

Section E: Short answer questions:

a. A worksheet (also known as a spreadsheet) consists of cells in which you can enter and calculate data.
The cells are organized into columns and rows. A worksheet is always stored in a workbook.
b. Autofill is a software feature that automatically fills in data fields with similar information that has been
entered before.
c. There are three worksheets by default in a workbook.
d. You can create a blank workbook or a workbook from a Template.
e. the merge feature combines two or more cells into one larger cell. This can be used to create labels that
span multiple columns
f. The AutoFit Row Height feature in Excel is useful for automatically adjusting row height to fit data, which
can help you maintain clean and organized spreadsheets.
g. An active cell is a cell in a spreadsheet that is selected for data entry. It's also known as the current cell
or cell pointer.
h. A cell pointer is a rectangular box or border that highlights the active cell in a spreadsheet. It indicates
the cell that is currently selected and where text will be entered.

Section F: Long answer questions:

a. Steps for inserting a column in a Microsoft Excel worksheet
1. Right-click on a cell in the table to the right of where you want to add the column
2. Select Insert Columns

b. To merge and center data in cells in Excel, you can:

1. Select the cells you want to merge
2. Click the Home tab
3. Click Merge and Center
 c. To select a range from C5 to E7 do:
i) Click on the cell C5
ii) Hold the mouser left button and drag through cell E7
iii) Release the mouse button and the range is highlighted

d. Horizontal alignment are available as below:

i) Left alignment: it ensures each line starts from the left margin
ii) Right alignment: It ensures each line ends at the right margin
iii) Centre alignment: It ensures each line is placed at equal gap between the left and the right margins
iv) Justify alignment: It ensures each line starts and ends at the left and right margins respectively.

e. To format data in cells in Excel, you can use the Format Cells dialog box. You can also use the Format
Painter tool to copy formatting from one cell to another.
Format Cells
1. Select the cell(s) you want to format
2. Right-click the cell and select Format Cells
3. Select the Number, Alignment, or Font group
4. Click the Dialog Box Launcher arrow to open the corresponding tab
5. Select the format you want to use

Format Painter
1. Select the cell with the formatting you want to copy
2. Click the Format Painter button on the Home tab
3. Click and drag over the cells you want to apply the formatting to

f. Commonly used cell formats in Excel include the following :

 General: The default number format in Excel

 Currency: Formats numbers as currency
 Percentage: Converts numbers into percentages
 Fraction: Displays numbers as fractions instead of decimals
 Scientific: Displays numbers in exponential notation
 Date and time: Stores dates and times for calculations and analysis
 Class:IX
Chapter 10: Using Functions and Charts(Answer Key)
Section A: Fill in the blanks
a. dataSort b. cell , the formula bar c. Series d. Chart
e. Cell f. AutoSum g. Three h. horizontal

Section B: Fill in the blanks

a. True b. True c. false d. False
e. Custom f. AutoSum g. Chart Area h. horizontal

Section C: Give one word Answer

a. Bar Chart b. equals c. Sparklines d. Format Tab
e. Gridlines f. Legends g. Chart Area h. Insert tab

Section D: Choose the correct option:

a. Design,layout,Format b. G$9 c. The characters don’t fit in the current cell width
d. Function e. Background area f. = g. Ctrl h. Enter

Section E: Short answer questions:

a. Sorting is the process of arranging data in a particular order, either in increasing or decreasing order
b. Filtering is useful for separating things, removing unwanted items, and extracting useful information.
c. Formatting cells changes how data appears in a spreadsheet or document, without changing the data's
value.
d. The main difference between a bar graph and a column chart is the orientation of the data. A bar graph is
horizontal, while a column chart is vertical.
e. Formatting in Excel is the process of changing the appearance, data types, or organization of data in a
spreadsheet.
f. Sparklines in Excel are small charts that are placed inside cells in a worksheet. They are used to visualize
trends in data, such as seasonal changes, economic cycles, and maximum and minimum values.
g. Line graphs, also known as line charts or line plots, are useful for showing how data changes over
time. They can be used to identify trends, compare changes, and make predictions.
h. A function in Excel is a pre-defined formula that performs calculations on specific values in a spreadsheet.

Section F: Long answer questions:

a. The main difference between an embedded chart and a chart sheet is that an embedded chart is inserted
into a worksheet, while a chart sheet is a separate sheet in a workbook.
b. To add a sparkline to a worksheet in Excel, you can follow these steps:

1. Select the data range you want to use for the sparkline.
2. Select the Insert tab.
3. Click Sparklines.
4. Choose the type of sparkline you want to add. The options are line, column, or win/loss.
5. Select the cell or cells where you want the sparkline to appear.
6. Click OK.
c. The two axes in a 2D chart are the x-axis and the y-axis. The x-axis is horizontal and the y-axis is vertical.
 The x-axis is also known as the category axis. It represents the horizontal axis of the chart.
 The y-axis is also known as the value axis. It represents the vertical axis of the chart.

d. To remove a filter from a column in a spreadsheet, simply click on the filter icon in the column header and
select "Clear Filter from <Column Name>" - this will instantly remove the filter applied to that specific
column; alternatively, you can clear all filters on a sheet by navigating to the "Data" tab and clicking "Clear.".

e. When you use a formula with several operators, it is evaluated in a specific order. This order is called the
order of operator precedence. E.g. Excel always performs multiplication before addition. By using
parentheses, this order of precede may be changed. In Excel Parenthesis holds the highest precedence.

If a formula contains the operators of same precedence, Excel evaluates the operators from left to
right.