Introduction to the Excel working environment

In this subject you will get to know the basic working environment of Excel. The focus is on providing you with a solid foundation on which you can build to use Excel efficiently and effectively.

Overview of the user interface: You will receive a detailed overview of the Excel user interface. This includes an explanation of the various elements, such as the ribbon, the quick access toolbar and the workbook. You will learn how to move around in Excel, open and close worksheets and switch between different views.

Menus and tools: We will guide you through the various menus and tools that Excel offers. You will learn how the tabs in the ribbon are structured and which functions are hidden behind the respective tabs. From file operations and data analysis tools to charting and formatting options - you will learn where to find which tools and how to use them.

Customize the status bar: The status bar at the bottom of the Excel window gives you important information at a glance. You will learn how to customize the status bar to display exactly the information you need, e.g. sum, average or number of selected cells. This helps you to work more efficiently and access relevant data quickly.

Important basic functions: We will show you the most important basic functions to help you get started with Excel. This includes basic operations such as creating, saving and opening workbooks. You will learn how to enter data in cells and perform simple calculations. We also explain how to carry out basic formatting to make your data clear and appealing.

This comprehensive introduction to the Excel working environment will lay the foundations for your future work with this powerful tool. You will be able to navigate confidently in Excel, use the most important functions and manage and edit your first data efficiently.