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CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers. T43, T46 & T68 TA: Jie (Jeff) Gao. Excel – Formulas. Formulas are calculation expressions Starts with a “=” The formula expression is shown in the formula bar but the formula result is shown in worksheet Examples. Excel – Functions.
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CPSC 203Introduction to Computers T43, T46 & T68 TA: Jie (Jeff) Gao
Excel – Formulas • Formulas are calculation expressions • Starts with a “=” • The formula expression is shown in the formula bar but the formula result is shown in worksheet • Examples CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Excel – Functions • Functions are predefined formulas • They are organized in categories • Use the “Paste function” button or “Insert Function” menu • Choose function • Provide arguments • Input by hand • Pick by mouse CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Show Formulas • By default the spreadsheets only show formula results • Formula expressions can be shown in spreadsheets • Menu Tools Options, View tab, check option Formulas • Uncheck it to return to formula result view CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Excel – Useful Functions • Statistical • Min, Max, Average • Mathematical • Sum • Date and time • Now • More … CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Excel – Cell References • Range • Named by the cells on upper left and lower right corners • Custom names can be provided in the name box • Relative • Absolute • Use “$” to indicate absolute references CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Excel – Chart Wizard • “Insert Chart” button or “Insert Chart” menu • 4 steps • Select chart type • Define source data and series • Chart options: labels, legend and axes • Create chart as: object or sheet CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Excel – Tricks in Chart Wizard • Select source data range before starting the wizard • Specify the series names and labels by cell references • Make use of the preview CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Excel – Modify Charts • Text elements: Use the format buttons directly • Size and position: Use handles to adjust • Other appearance: Right click and use “Format …” menu • The 4 steps of chart wizard also have corresponding menu items CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Excel – Page Setup • Each worksheet has separate page setups • Paper size, orientation, margin • Header and footer • Show gridlines or not • Print preview CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao
Assignment 1 • Remember: it contains 3 parts • It is not required to fit the spreadsheets into single pages • Make sure you have your official name and tutorial section number on the pages • A cover page is not required for this assignment CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao