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5                                   Google Sheets

















                      Let’s surf

                       Ø  Introduction to Google Sheet              Ø  Features of Google Sheets
                       Ø  Disadvantages of Google Sheets            Ø  Creating and Saving a New Google Sheet
                       Ø  Sharing a File                            Ø  Protecting Data




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                     1.  Open Google Sheets and create a new spreadsheet.

                     2.  Complete the task below:

                     Task: Adding Numbers
                     ·  In cell A1, type Number 1, and in A2 to A6, enter any 5 numbers.
                     ·  In cell B1, type Number 2, and in B2 to B6, enter another 5 numbers.

                     ·  In C1, type Total and in C2, write a formula to add the numbers in A2 and B2.

                       o  Use this formula: =A2+B2
                     ·  Copy the formula for the rest of the column (C3 to C6).






                  Google Sheets is an online spreadsheet tool that helps you organise and analyse data easily. It allows
                  you to perform calculations, create charts, and format information neatly. You can also work together
                  with classmates in real time from any device. In this chapter, you will learn the basics of using Google
                  Sheets for school projects and daily tasks.


                         INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE SHEETS


                  Google Sheets, launched on March 9, 2006, is a free online spreadsheet tool by Google that allows
                  users to store, organise, and calculate data in a structured way using rows and columns. It helps
                  in performing mathematical calculations, creating charts, and managing information easily. Since
                  it works online, multiple people can edit and collaborate in real time, and all changes are saved

                  automatically.


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