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We have learnt about Word and PowerPoint in the previous classes. We know that Word
                 allows  us to create  and edit  documents,  and PowerPoint  allows  us to  create  and  edit
                 effecti e presentations.  n this chapter   e  ill learn a out another important application
                 program o   icroso t   ce  uite  called  xcel.  xcel is the most commonly used interacti e
                 spreadsheet program that allows us to perform mathematical calculations, analyse data,

                 and store data in tabular format. We can create charts and graphs from the data and convey
                 more meaningful information. Excel is very important for those who maintain accounts for
                 sales, bills, or do mathematical calculations as it is used to create electronic spreadsheets
                 using the data.

                 Features of Excel 2016

                  xcel pro ides se eral  eatures  hich ma e  xcel the first choice  or pro essionals to  uic ly
                 per orm lengthy accounting and financial tas s and ta e immediate decisions.  ome o  them
                 are as follows:

                   Functions and Formulas: Functions are the built-in formulas
                   used for calculating percentage, interest, average, etc., in
                   Excel. Formulas are used for performing simple as well as                 The first electronic
                   complex calculations.                                                   spreadsheet software
                   Formatting Features: Excel allows the use of formatting                was released in 1979. It
                   features to improve the look of the data.                                was called VisiCalc.
                   Auto-Calculation:  Data  is  automatically  recalculated  in
                   the worksheet if any change is made in a single cell.
                   Fast Searching: Fast searching and instant replacing of data.
                   Auto Fill: Entering data in a series using Auto Fill feature.

                   Graphically View Data: Data can be viewed in a graphical form as charts. The charts
                   help us to understand  analyse and compare data in an effecti e manner.

                 Starting Excel 2016

                 To open Excel 2016, follow the given steps:



                               2  Scroll to find
                              Excel 2016 and
                              click on it.











                         1  Click on the Start
                        button.



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