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Introduction to Spreadsheets

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The advantages of using spreadsheets.

The basic layout of a spreadsheet.

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Tracking marks – on paper

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Why use spreadsheets?

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Spreadsheets can:

do all sorts of calculations, both simple and complex, using formulae

recalculate things quickly when the numbers change

use functions to help you set up complex formulae

act as simple flat-file databases so that you can sort or search your data

plot charts and graphs

change the appearance of fonts, cell backgrounds and borders

control how many decimal places are shown.

What does the software do?

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Basic features

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