Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Updated for Office 2007

6 Excel

Viewing the Excel Window

The Excel window shown in Figure 1-5 is the environment in which you’ll

analyze the data sets used in this textbook. Your window might look differ-

ent depending on how Excel has been set up on your system. Before pro-

ceeding, take time to review the various elements of the Excel window. A

quick description of these elements is provided in Table 1-1.

Column

Title bar headings Tab group

Sheet tabs Horizontal

scroll bar

Worksheet Vertical

scroll bar

Ribbon tab Formula bar

Excel ribbon

Name box

Row headings

Active cell

Status bar

Office

button

Zoom controls

Figure 1-

Excel 2007

Opening

Window

(continued)

Table 1-1 Excel Elements

Excel Element Purpose
Active cell The cell currently selected in the worksheet
Cells Stores individual text or numeric entries
Column headings Organizes cells into lettered columns