Start with a workbook
Excel stores work in a workbook. Each workbook contains one or more worksheets, and each worksheet is a grid of cells. A cell is the place where a row and a column meet.
Find your way around
Columns use letters and rows use numbers. The box to the left of the formula bar shows the active cell address, such as A1. Click a cell or move with the arrow keys to choose where your next entry will go.
Try it
Open a blank workbook. Select cell A1, type Item, then select B1 and type Amount. These two labels will become the headings for a small table.
Key takeaways
- A workbook can contain several worksheets.
- A cell address combines its column letter and row number.
- Select a cell before entering data.