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Module 5 - Spreadsheets
Lesson 1 - Index Introduction to Spreadsheets
Section 4 - Screen Elements

The image below should help you understand the main parts of the Microsoft Excel XP (Windows OS) window. The parts of the window are as follows: 1) Menu Bar, 2) Standard Tool bar, 3) Formatting Toolbar, and 4) Formula Bar. Column headings are just below the Formula bar. They are automatically labeled in alpha order. Row headings are on the left-hand side and are automatically labeled by numbers.

In Microsoft Excel XP and 2007, the Title Bar appears at the top of the workbook window and contains the name of the workbook. The default name for a new workbook is Book1 as pictured above, with each following workbook named Book2, etc. After the new file is saved, its file name will appear at the top of the window.

Windows XP

Excel Window; Book one

Click here to view the parts of Microsoft Excel (Macintosh OS) application window

 

 

Module 5 Lesson 1 Section 3
Module 5 Lesson 1 Section 4 continued

 

 
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