Microsoft Excel Basics Part 1

Contributor: Nichole Brooker. Lesson ID: 10933

Spreadsheets aren't for making the bed; they're for doing complicated math, keeping track of numbers and information, and even creating artwork! Learn the basics of using Excel!

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Technology

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Technology
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Visual
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Otter
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Primary (K-2)
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Quick Query

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Techy Fact

  • Did you know that you can use Microsoft Excel to make artwork?

Artist Tatsuo Horiuchi uses Excel to create elaborate Japanese designs. Look at his Cherry Blossoms at Jogo Castle.

  • Don't believe that could be made with Excel?

Below is a screenshot of his original Excel spreadsheet!

Excel version of Cherry Blossoms at Jogo Castle

Microsoft Excel is the most-used software for creating spreadsheets, doing complicated math, and keeping track of numbers and information.

In this series of Related Lessons in the right-hand sidebar, you will explore Microsoft Excel and learn how to use it.

Get started with the presentation below!

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Although Microsoft Excel is very similar to Microsoft Word in many ways, they are two completely different programs used for different reasons.

Continue to the Got It? section to explore Excel further!

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