Computer Science MS Excel 2013
Lecture 3: MS Excel 2013 – Formulas
Autofill:
Copy Data using Autofill:
Auto Fill is a time saving feature that allows you to copy text, numbers or Formula
in a spreadsheet.
To copy data using auto fill:
1. Type your content into your first cell.
2. Position your cursor so it hovers over the bottom right of the cell and it
turns into a black cross (1).
3. Click and drag horizontally or vertically to copy the content.
4. When you let go, the content is copied If the content contains (a possible
series e.g. 1, 2, 3 or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
5. A Smart Tag appears (1).
6. Click on the drop-down arrow on the Smart Tag.
7. Select Copy Cells from the Smart Tag options.
Create Custom List:
File < Options < Advanced < Edit Custom List.
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AutoSum, Average, etc.:
1. Go to Home Tab.
2. Editing Group < AutoSum.
Create Formulas:
The structure of a basic formula in Excel always follows the same structure:
1. Equals Sign
2. First Cell Reference
3. Mathematical Symbol
4. Second Cell Reference
The Mathematical Symbols used by Excel:
+ Addition
- Subtraction
* Multiplication
/ Division
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