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Block
A group of cells when selected forms a rectangle, which is called a block.
Critical Thinking
Quest Information Literacy
Match the following:
1. Row header a. Address of the active cell
2. Column header b. Displays content of active cell
3. Sheet tab c. Located in front of each row
4. Name box d. Located at the top of each column
5. Formula bar e. Displays number of sheets in a worksheet
Types of Data
While working in Excel, the following types of data can be entered:
Numbers: Numbers include the digits (0–9) and their various combinations. All types of
calculations can be done on numbers.
Text: Text includes the collection of letters, numbers, and special characters. No
mathematical calculation can be performed on text.
Date and Time: Date type is used to enter the date in different formats. The default
format of date in Excel is mm/dd/yy. Time type is used to enter time in either hh:mm or
hh:mm:ss format.
Creating a New Workbook
To create a new workbook in Excel 2016, follow the given steps:
2 Click on the New option. 3 Click on the Blank workbook.
1 Click on the File tab.
A new workbook will be created.
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