Summary+CT+302+June+6+2007

CT 302 June 6, 2007

Concepts covered:
EXCEL Tables and graphs

Summary:
To use EXCEL, you need to input your data in the cells. The cells can hold numbers or letters in each one. Make sure you leave row 1 and column A blank so you can add your headings as needed.

To make a table or graph in EXCEL is very simple. After inputting your data in the cells, go to the chart wizard picture in your toolbar. Next, select the type of graph or chart you would like to make. Then click the "next" button and select your data range. Do this carefully so you don't put the wrong data in the chart. Click the "next" button again to select where your legend will go in your chart. After this, you can select how you are going to place your chart. Then select the "finish" button, and your chart should come up on your screen. You can move the chart around to place it exactly where you would like it to be.

We also learned how to take a screen shot for any program that uses Windows. To do this, press the button that says "Print Screen" on your keyboard. An indicator will be added to your clipboard. Go into any document and cut and paste and a screen shot should appear. To edit your screenshot, you can go into Microsoft Paint and edit and crop it any way you want to. To access Microsoft Paint, just use the search menu and type in MSPAINT and it should come up. Graphics are very important to most documents you give to someone. They add data that can be seen and not just read. Graphics make your research clear and easy to follow.

The last thing we did was work on our projects that are due on Thursday. We did this for the last two hours of class.