IT 1 - INTRO TO MS EXCEL

Alejandro A. Orofeo IV
alejandro@usjr.edu.ph
Lesson Objectives

● Understand the basic structure and

components of MS Excel Workbook and
Worksheet
● Navigate the MS Excel effectively
● Create and save new workbooks and
worksheets.
REVIEW OF JARGON

What word/s can you associate with the term?

1. Title Bar 6. Row

Header
2. Ribbon Tabs 7. Name Box
3. Ribbon 8. Cell
4. Formula Bar 9. Sheet Tab
5. Column Header 10. Sheet Tab
Navigator
DEMONSTRATION: HOW TO CREATE A WORKBOOK
 IMPORTANT CONCEPT:

Reasons
ADDING MULTIPLE
1. Easier to print
WORKSHEET IN A 2. Depending on the file size,
opening multiple workbooks can
SINGLE WORKBOOK IS cause your machine to consume
a much bigger RAM
FAVORABLE THAN 3. Difficult to multitask as
OPENING MULTIPLE opening multiple workbooks can
be confusing
WORKBOOKS AT ONCE.
DEMONSTRATION:
HOW TO RENAME A WORKSHEET AND A WORKBOOK
IMPORTANT CONCEPT:

Reasons

IMPORTANCE OF SAVING 1. Prevents data loss

2. Improves productivity
FILES REGULARLY 3. Peace of Mind
4. Version Control
5. Auto-recover isn't foolproof

1. Set Reminders
HOW TO DEVELOP A 2. Learn the Keyboard Shortcut
3. Always have a drive for
HABIT IN SAVING
backups
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY: PRODUCT INVENTORY TRACKER

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Create a new workbook and name it “Product Inventory Tracker”

2. Create a one worksheet and name it “Inventory List”
3. Inventory List Worksheet
● In the first row, create column headers for the following information
○ Product Name
○ Product Code
○ Category (e.g. Clothing or Electronics)
○ Unit Price
○ Current Stock Level or Status
● In the second row, enter each information for each product in your
inventory
CHALLENGE:

● Use bold or different font colors to highlight columns with important

information like "Current Stock Level" for easier reference.

● Organize your inventory list alphabetically by product name or code or

by category for better navigation.
Tips:
● Use clear and consistent formatting for your data (e.g., font size, alignment).
● Save your workbook regularly.
● This is a basic inventory tracker. As you learn more about formulas and
functions, you can enhance it to calculate the total value of your inventory.
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IT 1 - INTRO TO MS EXCEL
Alejandro A. Orofeo IV
alejandro@usjr.edu.ph