Spreadsheets on paper were used by book-keepers and accountants long before computers came into use. The flexibility of computers means that modern spreadsheet software can be both
- a powerful tool used in managing the finances for a business, and
- a handy aid for an individual who wants to create a budget or track personal expenses.
Spreadsheet software applications include:
- Excel, which is part of Microsoft Office
- Calc, from either Apache Open Office and Libre Office (either can be downloaded for free)
- Sheets, which is part of Google Drive
In this tutorial, we will look at basic use of Excel or Google Sheets (your choice), but the techniques that you learn will apply generally to any of the applications.
This module is divided into the following sections.
Lesson 7.1a Using Excel
Lesson 7.1b Using Google Sheets
Choose one of the applications to explore and then complete the assignment on the Module 7 Assignments page.