CHAPTER 6 MORE ON SPREAD SHEET

Answer the following:-

1. How will you make modification in cell contents using edit mode?

Answer:- Change the cell contents by pressing F2 key after selecting the cell. The cursor will blink at
the end of the cell contents.

 Select the cell. Double click on the cell. Notice that the data is also displayed on the Formula
Bar.
 Note that the Edit mode in indicated on the left side of the Status bar.
 Position the pointer at the desired place and change the contents.
 Press the Enter key. The change will be entered in the current cell.
 Notice, the Edit mode indicator changing to the Ready mode

2. Explain the method to insert multiple columns in a worksheet.

Answer:-To insert multiple columns/ rows, select the same number of columns/rows that you want to
insert, right click on the cell and select the Insert option from the pop-up menu and choose the
Insert command accordingly.

3. What is the function of undo and redo commands?

Answer: The Undo command is used to cancel the changes and retrieve the previous data after making
modifications in a cell. The shortcut keys for Undo is Ctrl +Z and for Redo is Ctrl + Y.

The Redo command is used to quickly repeat the last action(s) that we have performed using
undo command.

4. How will you select a range and non-adjacent cells in a worksheet?

Answer:-To insert non adjacent columns, hold down the Ctrl key while you select non adjacent column
and select non-adjacent columns and select the Insert > Insert sheet Columns.

5. How will you move data in a worksheet using dragging method?

Answer:- Select a cell or a range of cells. Position the mouse pointer at the edge of the selected cell.
Notice that the pointer change from a white cross symbol to move pointer symbol. Drag the
selected cell or a range of cells to a new destination, and release the mouse button. The data
will be moved to a new location.

or

Select data (Moving data) go to top right of select data. Your pointer make + point drag your
mouse and move your data.

6. Explain any two methods for copying data.

Answer:- Methods 1. Select the cell or a range of cells, you want to copy. Click on Copy button in the
Clipboard group. Select the destination cell and click on Paste button. The text will be
copied to a new location.

Methods 2. Select and right – click on the cells from where the data is to be copied. Click on
Copy option in the short cut menu. Now right-click on the cell where you want to place the
selected data and click on Paste option or Press Ctrl + C, and go to Past location, press Ctrl +
V.

After finishing the operation, click on Escape key.

7. What is Auto Fill? How can be applied?

Answer:- Auto Fill is the easiest method to fill a range of cells with a series of data without typing in it.

 Select the cell which contains the data

 Position the pointer at the lower right corner of the cell.
 The Mouse pointer changes in to a plus “+” sign, called as Fill Handle.
 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the fill handle up to cells you want to fill.
 Release the button.