Microsoft Excel

IntroductionThe word "spreadsheet" came from "spread" in its sense of a newspaper or magazine item (text and/or graphics) that covers two facing pages, extending across the center fold and treating the two pages as one large one. The compound word "spread-sheet" came to mean the format used to present book-keeping ledgers.

Microsoft Excel has the basic features of all spreadsheets programs. Using a grid of cells arranged in numbered rows and letter-named columns, data is organized, manipulated, and presented.

It has a battery of supplied functions to answer statistical, engineering and financial needs. In addition, it can display data as line graphs, histograms and charts.

Microsoft Excel has been known as a powerful piece of software for personal finances, budgeting, accounting and data analysis. It can help keep your personal life organized as well by sorting birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates for loved ones.