Understanding Excel Basics

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A spreadsheet in Excel is called a worksheet; a workbook is an Excel data file and can hold one or more worksheets, each on its own tabbed page. True or False?

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True

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A template is a reusable sample that serves as the basis for new files you create. True or False?

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True

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The ribbon, the formula bar, and scroll bars are just a few of the many elements that enable you to perform different tasks when using the spreadsheet. True or False?

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True

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Each spreadsheet contains columns, and each column is named by a number. True or False?

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False

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A cell is an intersection of a column and row.

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True

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To sort data is to place it in a certain order based on the cell content.

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True

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Filtering means hiding some of the entries based on criteria you specify.

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True

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All formulas in Excel begin with a plus sign (+).

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False

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To enter a formula, select the cell in which you want to place it, and then start typing the formula.

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True

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When using formulas, always remember that they need to start with

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an equal sign