Today we will be talking about electronic spreadsheets (tabs and ribbons). An electronic spreadsheet is a computer program used to organize and manipulate data in a table format. It is a useful tool that can help you with calculations, budgeting, and much more.
When you open an electronic spreadsheet, you will see something called “tabs” and “ribbons.” These are tools that help you navigate through the program and access various features. Let’s take a closer look at them.
Tabs:
Tabs are located at the top of the electronic spreadsheet and are used to group similar functions together. There are usually several tabs, each with a different name. For example, one tab might be called “Home,” another might be called “Insert,” and so on. When you click on a tab, it will open a new ribbon that contains related tools.
Ribbons:
Ribbons are located below the tabs and contain tools that are related to the tab you have opened. For example, if you click on the “Home” tab, you will see a ribbon that contains tools for formatting your data, such as changing the font size or color. If you click on the “Insert” tab, you will see a ribbon that contains tools for adding new data to your spreadsheet, such as inserting a chart or picture.
Here are some of the most common tabs you might see in an electronic spreadsheet:
- Home: This tab contains tools for formatting your data, such as changing the font size or color, and for basic calculations, such as adding or subtracting numbers.
- Insert: This tab contains tools for adding new data to your spreadsheet, such as inserting a chart, picture, or table.
- Page Layout: This tab contains tools for changing the layout of your spreadsheet, such as adjusting the page margins or orientation.
- Formulas: This tab contains tools for more advanced calculations, such as using functions like “SUM” or “AVERAGE.”
- Data: This tab contains tools for managing your data, such as sorting or filtering your data.
Sample Exercise/homework
- What is electronic spreadsheet?
- Describe tabs and ribbons.
- Tabs and ribbons can be found in electronic spreadsheet. True/false
- State two tabs in electronic spreadsheet.
- Describe three tabs in electronic spreadsheet.
- Ribbons are contained by tabs. True/false