Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Explanation

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application used to store, organize, calculate and analyze information. Excel works with rows, columns and cells and can perform calculations using formulas and functions.

Excel is commonly used in education, business, accounting, sales, HR, finance and data management.

Key Points

  • Excel is a spreadsheet application.
  • Data is organized in rows and columns.
  • Cells are used to enter information.
  • Excel can perform calculations automatically.
  • Excel can create tables, charts and reports.

Example

A teacher can use Excel to maintain student marks, attendance and results.

Practice

Think of three tasks in your study, work or business that could be managed using Excel.

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