Microsoft Excel Basics

What is Microsoft Excel mainly used for?

• Writing letters

• Creating presentations

• Working with data and numbers

• • Drawing pictures

Which of the following is a part of the Excel window?

• Slide Pane

• Formula Bar

• Timeline

• Navigator

What do we call the intersection of a row and a column?

• Table

• Chart

• Cell

• Box

Which formula adds numbers together in Excel?

• =MIN()

• =MAX()

• =AVERAGE()

• =SUM()

Which tab is commonly used for formatting text and numbers?

• View

• Insert

• Home

• File

Which of the following is a valid column name in Excel?

• A

• 1

• A1

• Cell

Which symbol is always used to start a formula in Excel?

• +

• =

• $

• *

Which of these is used to average a list of numbers?

• =COUNT()

• =TOTAL()

• =AVERAGE()

• =ADD()

What is the purpose of the Name Box?

• It stores the file name

• It shows the sheet name

• It shows the cell address

• It displays a chart name

Which part of the Excel window allows you to enter or edit a formula?

• Ribbon

• Status Bar

• Formula Bar

• Footer