MS Excel (Microsoft Excel) is a powerful spreadsheet software developed by Microsoft. It’s mainly used to store, organize, calculate, analyze, and present data in the form of rows and columns.
🔹 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
🔹 Key components of Excel
- Workbook – Excel file (.xlsx)
- Worksheet – Individual sheet inside a workbook
- Rows – Horizontal (1, 2, 3…)
- Columns – Vertical (A, B, C…)
- Cell – Intersection of row & column (e.g., A1)
🔹 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
