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Step 2 Click on the Save option. The Save As dialog box
appears.
Step 3 Select the location where you want to save the
workbook and enter the file name in the File name
textbox.
Step 4 Click on the Save button.
TYPES OF DATA IN MS EXCEL Save As dialog box
In Excel, there are three different types of data that you can enter in a spreadsheet. These are:
Labels: A label is an important entry in Excel. The label is used to define the information
on the spreadsheet, i.e. heading of columns, titles and names. It is any text besides phone
numbers, numbers, formulas, etc. Labels are aligned on the left side of a cell.
Values or Numbers: Values are numeric data on which mathematical calculations are
performed. This type of data includes characters 0-9. The numbers are always aligned on the
right side of the cell.
Formula: A formula is a mathematical expression used to do simple and complex calculations
of the numeric data inserted in a cell or a range of cells. A formula always begins with an
equal to (=) sign e.g. = A2 + B2.
Recap
MS Excel is an application software to store and analyse numerical data.
A worksheet has grid-like divisions.
Vertical divisions are called columns horizontal divisions are known as rows.
The intersection of a row and column is called a cell.
There are mainly three data types in Excel– label, number and date/time.
Exercise
A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. A cell that appears highlighted with dark black border is called ............................ .
a. Active cell b. Deleted cell c. Main cell
2. What is a collection of worksheets called?
a. Workbook b. Vertical c. Cell
3. What is the intersection of a row and column called?
a. Row b. Column c. Cell
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