MS Excel (Microsoft Excel)
MS Excel (Microsoft Excel) is a powerful spreadsheet software developed by Microsoft. Itβs mainly used to store, organize, calculate, analyze, and present data in the form of rows and columns.
πΉ What Excel is used for
- Data entry & storage (student records, marks, fees, inventory, etc.)
- Calculations using formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Data analysis with sorting, filtering, Pivot Tables
- Charts & graphs (bar, line, pie, etc.)
- Reports & dashboards
- Automation using macros and VBA
πΉ Key components of Excel
- Workbook β Excel file (.xlsx)
- Worksheet β Individual sheet inside a workbook
- Rows β Horizontal (1, 2, 3β¦)
- Columns β Vertical (A, B, Cβ¦)
- Cell β Intersection of row & column (e.g., A1)
πΉ Why Excel is important
- Used in schools, offices, banks, businesses, and data analysis
- Saves time and reduces manual work
- Helps in decision-making using data