Understanding Spreadsheet Basics

In a spreadsheet, information is stored in cells. Each cell can hold different types of content, such as text, formatting, formulas, and functions.

Types of Cell Content:

1. Text:
   A cell can contain text like letters, numbers, or dates.

   
   
   

2. Formatting:
   Formatting changes how the content looks. For example:

   
   
   
   • Numbers can be displayed as percentages (e.g., 0.15 or 15%).
   • You can change the text color or background color of a cell.

3. Formulas and Functions:

   
   
   
   • Formulas perform calculations.
   • For example, SUM(B2:B8) adds up the values in the range B2 to B8.
   • The result appears in a chosen cell, like B9.

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How to Insert Content

1. Select a Cell:

   
   
   
   • Click on a cell. For example, click on F9.

2. Type Your Content:

   • Type in the selected cell and press Enter.
   • The content will appear in the cell and in the formula bar.
     
     
     

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How to Delete Content

1. Clear Cell Content:

   • Select the cell or range of cells, e.g., A10:H10.
   • Go to the Home tab and click Clear Contents.
     
     
     
   • This will delete the cell's content.
     
     
     

   Alternatively, press the Delete key to clear multiple cells. Use Backspace to clear one cell at a time.

2. Delete Entire Cells:

   • Deleting cells is different from clearing their content.
   • When you delete a cell, the cells below it shift up to fill the gap.
   • To delete cells:
     • Select the cells, e.g., A10:H10.
     • Click Delete from the Home tab.