Excel Assignment – Basic Spreadsheet
Tasks
Create a New Workbook
Open Microsoft Excel.
Click on File > New.
Select Blank Workbook.
Enter Data into Cells
Click on a cell (e.g., A1).
Type your data.
Press Enter to move to the cell below or Tab to move to the next cell on the right.
Edit Data in Cells
Double-click the cell you want to edit.
Make your changes.
Press Enter to save the changes.
Save a Workbook
Click on File > Save As.
Choose the location where you want to save the file.
Enter a file name.
Click Save.
Delete Rows or Columns
Select the row number or column letter you wish to delete.
Right-click and choose Delete.
Insert Rows and Columns
Select the row or column where you want to insert a new one.
Right-click and choose Insert.
Resize Rows and Columns
Place your cursor between the row numbers or column letters.
Click and drag to adjust the size.
Auto-Fit Rows and Columns
Double-click the boundary between the row numbers or column letters to auto-fit the
content.
Create a Table
Highlight your data.
Click Insert > Table.
A table helps sort and filter data easily.
Insert a Chart
Highlight some numbers.
Click Insert > Chart (e.g., bar, line, pie).
Choose the chart style you like.
Save and Close
Click File > Save to keep your work.
Click the X to close Excel when finished.