Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program distributed by Microsoft. Spreadsheets present tables of values arranged in rows and columns that can be manipulated. Columns can easily be totaled and sorted, making this tool very useful for business and everyday needs.
Examples:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | |
| Rent | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Water | 40 | 33 | 22 | 43 | 33 |
| Electricity | 60 | 65 | 52 | 54 | 87 |
| Auto Loan | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Total | 750 | 748 | 724 | 747 |
770 |
| class | Term | Grade | Hrs Att | Hrs earn |
| HUM211 | 09Fall | A | 3 | 3 |
| ENG101 | 11Spr | C | 3 | 3 |
| PSY330 | 3 | |||
| CIS151 | 10Sum | A | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 9 |
Microsoft Excel can be used to keep track of data in a simplified database. Excel is designed to perform basic and complex mathematical computations and functions. In addition to performing arithmetic operations, Excel allows users to sort information and it assists in identifying data trends. Excel has the ability to graph (bar, pie and line chart) data from the spreadsheet. Experience with Microsoft Excel is useful for math, science, and business courses.
To learn more about Excel, follow this link for videos. Also, training for this software is available at the University of Southern Indiana by enrolling in CIS151.
