Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced) - Class X IT Notes
1. What is an Electronic Spreadsheet?
A spreadsheet is a software application used to organize, calculate, and analyze data in tabular form.
It consists of rows, columns, and cells.
Examples: MS Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc.
2. Key Terminologies
Cell: Intersection of row and column, e.g., A1.
Row: Horizontal arrangement.
Column: Vertical arrangement.
Range: Group of adjacent cells.
Worksheet: Single sheet.
Workbook: File containing multiple worksheets.
3. Cell Reference Types
Relative Reference (A1): Changes when copied.
Absolute Reference ($A$1): Fixed when copied.
Mixed Reference ($A1 or A$1): Either row or column is fixed.
4. Formula and Functions
Formula: User-defined calculation starting with =, e.g., =A1+B1.
Functions: Pre-defined formulas.
Common functions:
SUM() - Adds numbers, e.g., =SUM(A1:A5)
AVERAGE() - Calculates average, e.g., =AVERAGE(A1:A5)
MAX() - Maximum value, e.g., =MAX(A1:A5)
MIN() - Minimum value, e.g., =MIN(A1:A5)
COUNT() - Count of numeric cells, e.g., =COUNT(A1:A5)
5. Charts in Spreadsheet
Visual representation of data.
Types of charts: Column, Bar, Pie, Line, Area.
Steps: Select data > Insert Chart > Choose chart type > Customize.
6. Conditional Formatting
Highlights cells based on conditions (color, fonts).
Found in Format > Conditional Formatting.
7. Data Validation
Used to restrict data entry.
Example: Allow only numbers or specific ranges.
Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced) - Class X IT Notes
Found in Data > Data Validation.
8. Sorting and Filtering
Sorting: Arranging data ascending/descending.
Filtering: Displaying specific data by condition.
9. Pivot Table (Basics)
Used to summarize large data quickly.
Found in Insert > Pivot Table.
Drag fields into rows, columns, and values.
10. Goal Seek
Find input value to achieve desired result.
Found in Data > What-If Analysis > Goal Seek.