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New: This is used to create a new workbook.
Open: This is used to open an existing file from a floppy disk or hard
drive of your computer.
Close: This is used to close a spreadsheet.
Save As: This is used to save a new file for the first time or to save an
existing file with a different name.
Save: This is used to save a file that has had changes made to it. If you
close the workbook without saving it, any changes that were made will
be lost.
Excel Pointers
Normal pointer : it is used to select a cell or range; indicates ready
mode.
Fill handle : It is used to create an alpha-numeric series in a range.
I - Beam : It is used to edit contents of formula bar.
Move : it is used to change the location of selected cell or cells.
Column Resizer : It is used to widen or narrow the width of a
column.
Row Resizer : It is used to increase or decrease the height of a row.
Column Selector : It is used to select a whole a column.
Row Selector : It is used to select a whole a row.
Summary
Worksheet is the electronic sheet that contains rows and columns.
The worksheets are labelled Sheet1, Sheet2 and Sheet3.
In order to access a worksheet, click on the tab that says Sheet#.
Each Excel worksheet is made up of columns and rows.