Student Objectives:
Copy data to other cells; Move data to other cells; Insert and delete columns
and rows; Freeze titles; Protect a worksheet; Use print options when printing a
worksheet; Check the spelling of words within a worksheet.
What is the purpose
of copying worksheet data and what are the various
ways to copy data in a worksheet?
1) The same data that you may want to use in another part of the worksheet
should be copied.
2) The various ways are: Choosing Edit, Copy; clicking the Copy
button (this puts data on the Clipboard); Using the drop and drag
method; Using the Filling command.
3) In order to use Drag and Drop: Highlight the range of cells you want to copy;
then move the mouse pointer (it turns to a cross) to the top of the highlighted
cells, then drag cells to the desired location while holding down the CTRL key.
What does the Fill
command do?
1) It copies data into adjacent cell(s).
2) Filling can be done to the right, downward, left, and upward.
3) Command: Edit, Fill
In what ways can worksheet
data be moved?
1) Moving data can be done through either Cut
and Paste (data is placed in Clipboard) OR using the Drag-and-Drop
method (do not hold down the CTRL key for moving data).
How are rows
and columns inserted or deleted?
1) Inserting: By choosing Insert, Rows or Columns from the
menu-bar.
2) Deleting: Choose Edit, Delete, then choose entire row,
entire column or specific cells.
What is freezing?
How do I freeze titles?
1) Freezing will keep the row or column titles to the left of the freezing
point on the screen no matter where the highlight is moved.
2) In order to freeze titles, select Window, Freeze Panes.
What is protecting
cells?
1) Protecting a worksheet/spreadsheet prevents anyone from making changes to
the worksheet.
2) Command: Tools,
Protection
How is a worksheet/spreadsheet
that's ready for printing be designed?
1) By choosing the File, Page Setup, the user can change page orientation,
margins, header/footer, or choose specific options on the sheet.
Can a worksheet/spreadsheet
have page breaks?
1) Yes, a manual or forced Page Break is done by choosing Insert, Page
Break. This
is the same procedure as in Word.
How does a user
print a worksheet/ spreadsheet?
1) By choosing File, Print OR pressing the Printer icon.
2) The user may also specify certain sections to print by selecting the range,
then pressing Selection in the print section of the dialog box.
3) All worksheets should be previewed (File, Print Preview or Preview
button/icon) before printing.
How
does a user check the spelling of
words within a worksheet/spreadsheet?
1) Choose the Spelling button on the Formatting toolbar.
2) Choose Tools, Spelling from the Menu bar.