This week we started our first module of Microsoft Excel. Topics this week included the basics required for almost every Excel spreadsheet.

• Identify the components of the Microsoft Ribbon
• Describe the Excel worksheet
• Enter text and numbers
• Use the Sum button to sum a range of cells
• Enter a simple function
• Copy the contents of a cell to a range of cells using the fill handle
• Apply cell styles
• Format cells in a worksheet
• Create a pie chart
• Change a worksheet name and sheet tab color
• Change document properties
• Preview and print a worksheet
• Use the AutoCalculate area to display statistics
• Correct errors on a worksheet
• Use Microsoft Office Help

Discussion assignment: Microsoft Excel basics Please review the eText and all module resources and then respond to the following: 3 parts to this one:

1. Based on your preliminary understanding of Microsoft Excel, what thoughts do you have regarding how this can be used throughout your life, including in your personal, and academic endeavors, and in your current and/or future workplace? 2. If you are going to give a definition in your own words regarding how this is different from Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint how would you describe Microsoft Excel? 3. Have you used Microsoft Excel already and in what ways? Please feel free to share your thoughts on your experience using this application.