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Chapter 7 - Features of the Spreadsheet

A spreadsheet is a grid or table made from columns and rows that is primarily
used to work with numbers and text. It is an accounting program for the
computer.

NB: The common spreadsheet applications include Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro Pro,
Open Office and MS-Excel.

Launching MS- Excel

To launch a new blank worksheet, if the icon (shortcut) of MS- Excel is not on
the desktop, follow these steps:
1. Click the Start Button to open the Start Menu.

2. Click on All Programs . (A menu listing the different program
categories pops out above the Start menu).
3. Point to Microsoft Office Suite. (The Microsoft Office Suite menu
pops out above the Start menu. The Microsoft Office Excel is part of
the menu. Can you find it?)

4. Click on Microsoft Office Excel.

If the icon (shortcut) is on the desktop:
1. Move the mouse cursor to the icon of MS- Excel on the desktop

2. Double click on the icon to open a new blank worksheet
OR
1. Move the mouse cursor to the icon of MS- Excel on the desktop
2. Right click on the icon
3. Select Open from the Pop Up Menu

Microsoft Office Excel will finally open in its own window.

Launch a new blank Worksheet if Microsoft Excel is
already opened

1. Click File from the Menu Bar or Office Button .
2. In the left column, you click New option.