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Spreadsheets (saylor.org)

This course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to spreadsheets. The course is designed for first-time users with very little or no exposure to the subject.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to spreadsheets. The course is designed for first-time users with very little or no exposure to the subject. For this course, you will use Microsoft Excel as the software. The course will explore the following fundamental topics: an introduction to spreadsheets, terminology in Excel, components of a spreadsheet, what a cell consists of, and the creation of a spreadsheet for practical use. You will examine sample files, videos, and books that will enable you to gain practical knowledge about spreadsheets that can be used in daily life, either at work, school, or home.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define the basic principles of spreadsheets.
Identify and describe components of a spreadsheet, including workbooks, sheets, cells, rows, and columns.
Identify tabs and toolbars in the Microsoft Excel window.
Identify simple formulas and shortcuts used in spreadsheets to aid in working with data.
Compare the difference between a row and column in a sheet.
Explain how spreadsheets can be applied in everyday life.

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