Microsoft Excel 97 Explained:  The Basics

4 Twenty-Minute Programs
Grade(s):  7 - 12
Curriculum:  Technology

This series has been produced in cooperation with South-Western Educational publishing and International Thomson Publishing. The textbook, Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows 95 - Tutorial & Applications, has been used to correlate the sequence of information as well, as corresponding examples and included lessons. The first four chapters, of the text are detailed and visualized in the four programs. Although the program works best when used in conjunction with the South-Western text, it can be used as a source for quick reference, an introduction, a review, or for those users who need just a little extra help.

Programs & Objectives (Times are working)

1. Windows 95 Basics (20:00)
   Understand and use the Mouse
   Identify elements of the Windows 95 Desktop
   Start and Close a Program
   Maximize and Minimize Windows
   Move Windows
   Change Window sizes
   Shut Down the computer
   Locate and View File information
   Understand how to Select and Move Files
   Be able to Format a Disk
   Make a Backup Copy of a Floppy Disk
   Know how to Delete Files

2. Getting Started (20:00)
   Start Excel
   Identify various elements of a typical Word 97 Window
   Use the Help feature
   Exit Excel

3. Using Menus and Creating Worksheets (20:00)
   Use Menus
   Use Dialog Boxes
   Select a Cell
   Enter Text
   Enter Numbers
   Enter Dates
   Rename Worksheets
   Save Worksheets
   Print Worksheets
   Save and Close Workbooks
   Start a New Workbook

4. Editing a Workbook (20:00)
   Understand and use Toolbars
   Open a Workbook
   Use the Scrolling tools
   Make corrections
   Delete and Clear Entries
   Change Column Widths
   Move Data
   Copy Data
   Use UNDO
   Use Shortcut menus