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Chapter Profile
Mouse Pointer: The mouse pointer is displayed as a block plus sign ( ), whenever it is located in
a cell on the worksheet. Another common shape of the mouse pointer is the block arrow.
Worksheet Tab: There can be more than one worksheet in Excel and each has a specific name.
Any worksheet can be activated by clicking on worksheet tab.
Worksheet Tab Scrolling Buttons: These are arranged on the left side of the horizontal scroll
bar. They are used to navigate and display worksheet tabs that may not be visible. Clicking a tab
activates the corresponding worksheet.
Workbook: A workbook is a collection of different worksheets. By default, a workbook contains
one worksheet i.e., Sheet1, that can be increased or decreased as per the requirement.
Ribbon: It is located at the top of the Excel window and consists of a series of tabs, each containing
groups of related commands, often represented by icons.
CREATING A NEW WORKBOOK
You can create a new workbook any time by following these steps:
1 Click on the File tab. 2 Click on the
New option.
3 Click on the Blank Workbook option in the Available Templates list.
The new workbook file will open and you can start adding your own data.
ENTERING DATA IN A WORKSHEET
The data, either in the form of numbers or text, can be entered by simply clicking on a cell and
typing with the help of a keyboard. You can type data directly into the cell, or alternatively, you can
enter data through the Formula Bar. To do so, follow these steps:
1 Click on the
cell where you
want to enter
the data.
2 Type the data in the cell. 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 until you finish
entering all your data.
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