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What is Microsoft Excel?
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet platform program developed by Microsoft. It has many features that are useful for inputting and analyzing data such as pivot tables, cells, calculation functions, graphing tools, charts, and more.
Microsoft Excel allows input of letters/writing, numbers, and formulas. This program is offered in the Microsoft Office 365 package. Microsoft Excel is offered online, offline, and as an app to download. [More Information]
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Spreadsheet management
Why use Microsoft Excel?
Microsoft Excel is a great program when it comes to organization of data. Keep your lesson plans, grades, rubrics, etc. organized in cells that allow you to format numbers and data for tracking and analysis.
Upload your Microsoft Excel documents to Moodle for student assignments. Excel is not only a great tool for business and finance programs, it could also be used to make graphs, charts, and comparisons in all subject areas. [More Information]
How to use Microsoft Excel
Access Excel on Your Computer
Microsoft Excel is part of the Microsoft Office Suite available on all computers at Cambrian College. To find it, search for “Microsoft Excel” in your Windows or Mac Search Box.
To have Microsoft Office installed on your personal computer, follow these instructions. You can contact the IT Help Desk for assistance.