text

Sigurd give your first name

Bakken give your last name
Norway give your home country
Oslo give your home town

numbers
20 give your age
date
10/22/2002 give your day of birth: format depends on language settings (example: 3/4/1999 or 3.4.1999)

how to
activate the cell where you want to type in some tekst
start typing
confirm input by pressing enter or move away from cell via cursor arrows
ctrl + enter confirms input but keeps focus on active cell

remark: text is always aligned to the left / number always to the right side !!
/1999 or 3.4.1999)
 make sum in 4 diff ways
make sum formula manually 10 50 60
make sum formula using your mouse 20 60 80
make sum formula using arrow keys 30 70 100
make sum using autosum 40 80 120

instructions
1 typ in each cell of column E the following figures: 10 / 20 / 30 / 40
typ in each cell of colum F the following figures: 50 / 60 / 70 / 80
2 each cell in excel has a unique reference: E4
letter which refers to the column A, B, … AA, AB, AC,…
number which refers to the row
it doesn't matter if you type 'a' or 'A'
3 you can refer to each cell with this reference
4 basic formula always starts with '='
5 different ways to make a formula
1 typ in manually the references = A2+A3
2 start typing '=' and then use your mouse pointer to click on the cell you want to use in your form
3 start typing '=' and use your arrow keys to select the cell you want and click on enter. After eac
4 activate the cell where you want to make a formula and activate autosum (see menu home/edi

6 try out to make 4 x sum in 4 different ways

7 you can always delete the content of a cell by activating and pressing DELETE
 in total there are more then 16000 columns (column name = XFD)
in total there are more then 1000000 rows

u want to use in your formula, after each cell click you have to use an operator (+ - * / …)
d click on enter. After each cell reference, you have to use an operator
sum (see menu home/editing)
 mandag tirdag Total
department 1
department 2 fill handle
department 3
department 4
Total

instructions
1 type in cell D3 'january' and in cell C4 'department 1'
2 select D3; on lower right corner you see a small square: this is the 'fill handle'
3 you can click on this fill handle and pull it to the right (from D3 to F3)
what do you see …
4 do the same for cell C4 but now pull it downwards till C7
5 in both cells C3 and C8 you have to type in 'TOTAL'
you can do this very fast by selecting both cell simultaneously (using ctrl + l
if both cells are selected, you type the text you want
confirm by CTRL + ENTER
re: this is the 'fill handle'
(from D3 to F3)

cell simultaneously (using ctrl + left mouse button)

4900 3200 730 3060
6300 4400 1800 1620
6500 4300 1700 1750
2200 3300 690 4090

instructions

1 fill in the product1,2,..4 in row 1 using autofill

2 fill in quarter 1,2..4 in column A using autofill
3 fill in TOTAL in both blue cells (ctrl+enter)
4 use autosum in the green cells
select the cells where you want to use autosum, in this case B6 and afterwords F2
click in menu / home / editing / autosum
tip: autosum only works just under a set of data (or in cells from the next column
5 autofill row 6 by pulling the fill handle to the right from cell B6
6 autofill column F by pulling down fill handle from cell F2
his case B6 and afterwords F2

n cells from the next column)

 price / piece quantity price
product 1 10 1
10 3
100 2

instructions

1 fill in the product1,2,3 in column 1 using autofill

NEW, you can also double click on the fill handle
2 make formula in cell D2 '=C2*B2'
3 autofill yellow cells by double clicking on fill handle cell D2
4 have a look at formula in cell D2 and compare it with cell D4
copy with format copy without format copy without format copy without format
10 text product 1 500

instructions
1 in each column you have to copy the value menti
2 this can be done easily with autofill (pull down w
3 however, you can also use right mouse button (R
4 you have the option to do this with or without co

column A in this column you have to copy WITH format (ca

column B.. D in these columns you have to copy WITHOUT for
 to copy the value mentioned above
ith autofill (pull down with LMB on fill handle)
se right mouse button (RMB) and select in the popup menu 'copy cells
o this with or without copying format: in this case you have to choose without

to copy WITH format (can be done with LMB, pulling down fill handle)
ve to copy WITHOUT format (you have to use RMB on fill handle)
+10 -10 + 10 years + 2 months < step value
0 100 1/1/2000 1/1/2000

instructions
1 you can also use autofill to build up linear sequences
2 this can be done easily with autofill
3 in order to do this you have to typ a second value which in
4 select both cells
5 use fill handle to pull down (LMB)
6 result
 definition linear trend
a linear trend is a series of figures which are related to each other
a value in a cell = value of previous cell + FIXED step value
example: 1, 3, 5, 7, ….. (+2) step value = 2

d up linear sequences

typ a second value which indicates the desired difference (green cells)
X 10 x2 X 0,5 < step value definition growth trend
1 1 1000 a growth trend is a series of figu
10 a value in a cell = value of previo
example: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16,….. (x2)

instructions
1 you can also use autofill to build up grow trends
2 this can be done easily with autofill
3 in order to do this you have to typ a second value which in
4 select both cells
5 use fill handle to pull down in combination with RMB / in
6 result

alternative way linear trend and growth trend with only 1 starting value
1 in this method you don't need to type in a 2nd value
2 select the 1ste value of the trend or series
3 use RMB and pull down till end of range where you want t
4 as soon as you release the RMB, you have a popup menu
5 in the next window you only have to select the type of ser
 definition growth trend
a growth trend is a series of figures which are related to each other
a value in a cell = value of previous cell x FIXED step falue
example: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16,….. (x2)

to build up grow trends

ave to typ a second value which indicates the desired growth trend

wn in combination with RMB / in pop up select 'growth trend'

with only 1 starting value

need to type in a 2nd value
he trend or series
till end of range where you want to apply the growth trend
he RMB, you have a popup menu where you select 'series'
only have to select the type of series (linear or growht) and the desired step value
+1 day +1 day +1 month + 2 months < step value
Monday mon january january

instructions
1 you can also use autofill to build up trend related to mont
2 this can be done easily with autofill
3 use fill handle to pull down
4 if you want to do this in combination with a linear trend th
5 result
 < step value

to build up trend related to months / days /…

combination with a linear trend then you have to type in 2 values, select both and pull down via fill handle (green cells)
 first name first letter last name total name
John P P. John
Peter M M. Peter
Lara C C. Lara
Marc V V. Marc
Lenya L L. Lenya
Kenzy K K. Kenzy

instructions
1 you can also use the flasfill optio
2 this can be done easily with auto
3 C2 in order to do this, you have to t
type in this cell 'P. John' which m
4 C3..C7 then pull down this cell with RM
5 the result
you can also use the flasfill option to pull down values
this can be done easily with autofill
in order to do this, you have to type in a first cell where you make clear to excel what you want
type in this cell 'P. John' which makes clear that you want the initial from the last name + first name
then pull down this cell with RMB and select flash fill
 lin. Trend grow trend constant value
+10 x2

product number 1
jan 220 4 2

instructions
1 A5..A16 autofill blue cells
2 B4..D4 autofill green cells (number 1 / 2 / 3)
3 B5..D16 autofill yellow cells where

4 E5..16 make formulas using operators (orange cells)

5 E5..16 show the formula via menu: formulas / formula auditing / show form
 sum all 3 numbers by manual typing +
sum all 3 numbers by using mouse pointer +
sum all 3 numbers using arrow keys +
subtraction of number 1 - number 2 -
multiplication of number 1 x number 2 *
negation of number 1 -
percent of number 2 / number 1 /
compare if number 1 > number 2 > this is aka 'logical expression : result is TR
compare if number 1 < number 2 < this is aka 'logical expression : result is TR
take exponent from number 1 ^ number 3 ^ for this you have to refer to first
compare if number 1 = number 2 = this is aka 'logical expression : result is TR
compare if number 1 is different from number 3 <>

een cells (number 1 / 2 / 3)

low cells where
column B = lin trend + 10
column C = growth trend x 2
column D = constant value
mulas using operators (orange cells)
ormula via menu: formulas / formula auditing / show formulas
'logical expression : result is TRUE or FALSE'
'logical expression : result is TRUE or FALSE'
you have to refer to first cell, type '^ 'and 'spacebar', next refer to second cell
'logical expression : result is TRUE or FALSE'
figure 1 figure 2 result formula
12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
car crash
12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
12 3
 for the exponent you first have to type the caret sign '^' followed by the

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e caret sign '^' followed by the exponent… the caret sign will only shop up when you type the exponent
+1 year
year N1 N2 N3
1/1/2000 270 128 30 N1 + N2 x N3
280 256 232 (N1 + N2) x N3
290 512 734 N1 / N2 x N3
300 1024 1748 N1 / (N2 x N3)
310 1216 2 N1 + N2^N3
320 1408 3 (N1+N2)^N3

instructions
1 autofill blue cells (each time + 1 year)
2 make the formulas as mentions in column F
instructions

1 change the name of this worksheet (RMB on tab of sheet / rename)

2 change the colour of this worksheet in yellow (RMB on tab of sheet / tab color)
3 copy this sheet and name it 'worksheet 2'
4 move the new worksheet 2 just before 'order of calc'
5 delete the new 'worksheet 2'

6 golden tip: you can copy a sheet with its content real quick by clicking on it with your left mou
eet / tab color)

icking on it with your left mouse button (LMB) + pressing CTRL: holding CTRL + LMB and move away to desired location
2416998 2344140 2274612 2272188 2243270 2228643
5633164 5681656 5521385 5279113 5221584 5166305
518665 649030 722633 695854 637833 658309
1727266 1854864 2205198 2647133 2861945 2899324
227379 235223 231950 233399 233433 232380
537422 559486 573341 572628 576519 579628
42461 50903 55928 58414 56738 60052
160004 154090 169837 198661 222156 234302
1362536 1298904 1238137 1225585 1200624 1185052
3271838 3276168 3137201 2934534 2863198 2803462
317757 377601 433958 414334 371246 371317
1008641 1126760 1332125 1600777 1712203 1710487
827083 810013 804525 813204 809213 811211
1823904 1846002 1810843 1771951 1781867 1783215
158447 220526 232747 223106 209849 226940
558621 574014 703236 847695 927586 954535

instructions

1 what is the column header / row heade

row header is grey area on t
column header is grey area a
2 select the entire row 1
by clicking in row header wit
3 select the yellow column and green row
4 select both yellow columns together
5 insert row just above row 1
select row header of the row
press RMB / insert
6 cell A1 typ: 2000/1
7 complete row 1 by autofilling (select A1
8 insert 3 rows above row 1
this can be done similarly bu
9 insert 2 columns on the left from colum
10 hide the green and yellow row
select both rows in the row
11 unhide yellow and green rows
select row just above/under
12 delete the yellow row
select row header of the yel
13 delete the 2 yellow columns together
you first have to select both
14 change row height or green row to 30
select green row in row head
change the value and confirm
15 change column width of the first colum
16 copy the 2nd row (bold numbers) and p
select the row in row headin
next, select the row above w
16 rename this sheet to 'columns & rows'
17 use the autosum to make the sum for e
 e column header / row header ?
row header is grey area on the left where you see all row number starting from 1 …
column header is grey area above the cells with the letters starting with A…
entire row 1
by clicking in row header with LMB
yellow column and green row by holding the CTRL and LMB in row header
h yellow columns together
w just above row 1
select row header of the row above which you want to insert new row
press RMB / insert

row 1 by autofilling (select A1 pull to right via fill handle)

ows above row 1
this can be done similarly but you have to select 3 rows (row 1..3) in the row header
olumns on the left from column A
reen and yellow row
select both rows in the row header, RMB / hide
llow and green rows
select row just above/under the hidden rows
e yellow row
select row header of the yellow row , RMB / delete
e 2 yellow columns together
you first have to select both columns by holding CTRL and selecting both column headers
w height or green row to 30
select green row in row header, RMB / height
change the value and confirm by enter
olumn width of the first column of the dataset to 25 (first column should be column C)
2nd row (bold numbers) and past it at the bottom of the dataset above the blue row
select the row in row heading with RMB / copy
next, select the row above which you want to insert your copied row
his sheet to 'columns & rows'
utosum to make the sum for each column (blue cells)
2416998 2344140 2274612 2272188 2243270 2228643
5633164 5681656 5521385 5279113 5221584 5166305
518665 649030 722633 695854 637833 658309
1727266 1854864 2205198 2647133 2861945 2899324
227379 235223 231950 233399 233433 232380
537422 559486 573341 572628 576519 579628
317757 377601 433958 414334 371246 371317
42461 50903 55928 58414 56738 60052
160004 154090 169837 198661 222156 234302
1362536 1298904 1238137 1225585 1200624 1185052
3271838 3276168 3137201 2934534 2863198 2803462
1008641 1126760 1332125 1600777 1712203 1710487
827083 810013 804525 813204 809213 811211
1823904 1846002 1810843 1771951 1781867 1783215
158447 220526 232747 223106 209849 226940
558621 574014 703236 847695 927586 954535

instructions
1 what is a range ?
a range refers to a group of adjacent cells
a range can also be a group of row and/or columns
2 what is a non adjacent range ?
a nonadjacent range is a group of cells/columns/rows that form different non adjac
you can do this holding the CTRL key while selecting the different ranges with your
3 select the blue cells as range
4 now, select the blue cells, green cells and yellow cells as a non adjacent range
5 select the orange cells and copy them above the table
select the orange cells
RMB / copy (or CTRL + C)
select the cell (upper left corner) where you want to past your copied data… in this
TIP: although you have copied a range of multiple cells you only have to
this will be the upper left cell from your selected range. Keep in mind th
6 MOVE the blue cells above the table (don't copy/paste !!)
select the range of blue cells
click somewhere on the black corner of the selected range and hold your LMB whil
7 delete the empty rows
s that form different non adjacent areas in you worksheet
the different ranges with your mouse

djacent range

past your copied data… in this example this will be cell A5 (since the copied range counts 2 rows)
multiple cells you only have to select only 1 TARGET cell (to make clear to excel where you want to paste)
lected range. Keep in mind that there must be enough space

range and hold your LMB while dragging the selected area to cell A1
 12 23 43 21 instructions
32 55 38 65 1 calculate in the yellow c
2 copy the blue and yello
copy formulas and format

copy only formula (no format)

copy values

3 copy range B4..E6 to ro

4 copy range B4..E6 to ro

paste transpose 5 copy range B4..E6 to ce

calculate in the yellow cells the multiplication of the blue cells row 1 and 2 formula in A3 =A1*A2
copy the blue and yellow cells to row 4 (formulas and format)
select the blue and yellow cells and click with RMB / copy
select the upper corner of target area: in this case B4
in this active cell click RMB … a small window pops up with some different PASTE OPTIONS
tip: if you hover above one of the option a preview is shown
PASTE : you can paste everything (formulas and format)
VALUES: all formulas are transformed to mere values
FORMULAS: only formulas are copied (no format)
FORMATTING: only the format is pasted (no values, formulas)
in this case select PASTE (since we have to paste formulas and format)
copy range B4..E6 to row 7, but now only formulas without format
copy range B4..E6 to row 10, but now only values
select cell B12 and compare with B6
copy range B4..E6 to cell B16 but in such way that rows become columns and vice versa
select range B4..E6 / RMB / copy
select the upper corner of target area: in this case B16
RMB / paste special / transpose