1.2: Entering and Editing Data in Spreadsheets
Now that we understand the parts of the spreadsheet, we can begin inputting data. Because spreadsheets often contain large amounts of numerical data, it is important to organize your spreadsheet by using headings to label your data. This prevents confusion if you or someone else needs to use your spreadsheet later.
As you read this article, open up your spreadsheet program and follow along with the text. This will help you learn how to enter headings and data. This tutorial also explains some special functions of Excel, which we will discuss in more detail in the next unit. We use functions to perform simple calculations, and we can use autofill to make it easier to input large amounts of information. You will also learn how to format your spreadsheet to make it easier to read.