Microsoft Excel Basics and Functions

This video tutorial introduces Microsoft Excel, explaining how to open the application and navigate its interface, including the ribbon, workbook, and worksheet components. It covers the backstage area for managing documents and options, and guides viewers through creating and saving a basic Excel file. The tutorial also provides instructions for completing tasks and defining terms using external resources like Quizlet and Google Classroom.

What is the primary function of Microsoft Excel?

• Spreadsheet management

• Email communication

• Presentation creation

• Word processing

Where can you find the quick access toolbar in Excel?

• Next to the formula bar

• Above or below the ribbon

• In the status bar

• In the file menu

How do you refer to a specific cell in Excel?

• By its color

• By its content

• By its column letter and row number

• By its size

What is the purpose of the backstage view in Excel?

• To edit cell content

• To access file management options

• To change font styles

• To insert charts

What is the default number of worksheets in a new Excel workbook?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

How can you add a new worksheet in Excel?

• By dragging the existing sheet

• By right-clicking the ribbon

• By using the insert menu

• By clicking the plus sign next to existing sheets

What should you do if your data overlaps into adjacent cells?

• Resize the column

• Delete the data

• Change the font size

• Ignore it

Where should you save your Excel file for this course?

• In the student folder

• In the downloads folder

• On the desktop

• In the documents folder

What resource can you use to find definitions for terms in this course?

• Quizlet study set

• Course textbook

• Google search

• Excel help menu

How can you submit your completed task?

• Email it to the instructor

• Upload it to Google Classroom

• Print and hand it in

• Share it via cloud storage