Understanding Introduction to Spreadsheets
Organising data in rows and columns and writing simple formulas.
Core concept
A spreadsheet is made of cells arranged in rows (numbered) and columns (lettered), where each cell can hold text, a number, or a formula.
How it works
A formula, like =A1+A2, tells the spreadsheet to calculate a value automatically using the data in other cells, which is very useful for things like adding up marks or expenses.
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• A spreadsheet organises data into rows and columns.
• Each box in a spreadsheet is called a cell.
• A cell can hold text, a number, or a formula.
• A formula like =A1+A2 calculates values automatically.