Excel/Spreadsheet/Calc :
Excel is an application software that is used for storing and calculating data , preparing reports and preparing dashboards. Excel is useful for many roles (job profiles) like Business Analytics , Research Analytics , Data Analytics , HR Analytics , Finance Analytics ,MIS Executive , etc.
Moreover , excel is used for creating business insights.
How to start Excel :-
Step 1 :
Windows key (or Winkey) + R
Note : The Windows key (Winkey) is a key on a Windows-compatible computer keyboard that has the Microsoft Windows logo. Te Windows key provides shortcuts. For example, pressing the key by itself will open the Windows Start menu.
Step 2:
“Run” option will open
Step 3:
Type “Excel” in the open option
Step 4 :
Click “enter” key
Or click “OK”
Step 5 :
Click “enter” key again
Rough idea of Excel or Spreadsheet or Calc :-
In 2023 , there are multiple “Office Suites” each providing spreadsheets and few are mentioned below :
1) Zoho Workplace
2) Microsoft Office
3) Google Workspace (formerly G suite)
4) Apple Office Suite / iWork
5) Apache OpenOffice
6) WPS Office (Kingsoft WPS Office)
7) FreeOffice
8) LibreOffice
9) Calligra (Calligra office suite)
10) OfficeSuite
11) Polaris Office
12) OnlyOffice
13) WordPerfect
14) NeoOffice
15) SSuite Office
16) ThinkFree Office
17) SoftMaker Office
18) Office Online (Microsoft)
19) CryptPad
Note : The factors which varies among “Office Suites” are mentioned :l(1) Tab(s) , (2) Group(s) , (3) Option(s) & (4) Usage of formulas and short keys
A – Title bar
B – Tab
C – Option(s’)
D – Group
E – Name box
F – Function
G – Formula bar
H – Maximise/Minimise
I – Maximise/Minimise
J – Close
Note : For all the “Office Suites” whether word , spreadsheet , powerpoint ,etc the below mentioned 04 options
are most important
A – Title bar
B – Tab
C – Option(s’)
D – Group
K – “Sheet tab” means Sheet (s’) in which individual(s) / industries or companies work to collect , maintain and analyse data
L – Option to add more sheet(s’)
“Range” – A collection of cells is known as range.Example- D10:E13 which means complete region from Dth column & 10th row (D10 cell) to Eth column & 13th row (E13 cell).
In short , the below mentioned image is an overview :
