What is the main purpose of Microsoft Excel?

• The main purpose of Microsoft Excel is to organize and analyze data.

• To manage email communications.

• To create and edit text documents.

• To design graphics and illustrations.

Name three main components of the Excel interface.

• Toolbar, Cell, Formula Bar

• Ribbon, Worksheet, Status Bar

• Header, Footer, Navigation Pane

• Menu Bar, Grid, Sidebar

What is a cell in Excel?

• A cell in Excel is a basic unit of a spreadsheet where data is entered.

• A cell in Excel is a programming function.

• A cell in Excel is a type of formula.

• A cell in Excel is a graphic element.

How do you select a range of cells in Excel?

• Use the arrow keys to highlight a range of cells.

• Double-click on a cell to select it.

• Click and drag or use Shift + click to select a range of cells.

• Press Ctrl + A to select all cells.

What is the difference between a formula and a function?

• A formula is used for formatting; a function is used for styling.

• A formula calculates values; a function performs operations and returns results.

• A formula is always a number; a function is always a text.

• A formula is a type of function; a function cannot be a formula.

How do you start a formula in Excel?

• Enter 'formula' before the equation.

• Start with '!' followed by the formula.

• Type '=' followed by the formula.

• Use '#' to begin the formula.

What function would you use to find the total of a set of numbers?

• average()

• sum()

• total()

• mean()

How can you create a chart in Excel?

• Right-click on the data and choose 'Delete'

• Select data, go to 'Insert' tab, choose chart type, and customize.

• Go to 'View' tab and select 'Zoom'

• Click on 'File' and select 'New'

What types of charts can you create in Excel?

• Bar charts, line charts, pie charts, scatter plots, area charts, column charts, doughnut charts, radar charts, and surface charts.

• histogram charts

• Gantt charts

• waterfall charts

What is the purpose of sorting data in Excel?

• To change the font style of the text.

• To organize and analyze data more effectively.

• To create charts and graphs automatically.

• To delete unnecessary data from the spreadsheet.