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Technical Vocational Education

Internet and Computing Fundamentals
Quarter 1 – Module 1 Lesson 2
The MS Excel Interface
Module 1: Work with Microsoft Excel
ICF – Grades 9
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Week 3, Module 1: Work with Microsoft Excel
First Edition, 2020

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Technical Vocational Education

Week 1: Module 1 WORK WITH

MICROSOFT EXCEL

Lesson 2 The MS Excel Interface

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INTRODUCTION

This Module covers the discussion of the Microsoft Excel application, exploring its parts
and functions. It also provides procedures and activities for mastery of the application.

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Examine the MS Excel interface and its parts;

2. Specify the advantages of familiarity to Excel interface parts and functions; and
3. Illustrate Excel interface, its parts, and functions.

Is a generic term for all of the different types of data storage

Computer
technology that a computer may use, including RAM, ROM,
Memory
and flash memory.
Is information that is stored in any spreadsheet program. Data
Data stored in cells in a worksheet can be used in calculations, displayed
in graphs, or sorted and filtered to find specific information.
is an expression which calculates the value of a cell. Functions are
Formula
predefined formulas and are already available in Excel

Identifier One that identifies.

Is a single page that contains its own collection of cells to help you
Sheet
organize your data.

System The required specifications a device must have in order to use

Requirements certain hardware or software.

Is a collection of one or more spreadsheets, also called worksheets,

Workbook
in a single file.

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Directions: Read each item carefully each item and identify what is being asked. Write
your answer on your notebook/answer sheet.
1. It contains columns and row.
2. The combination of columns and row coordinates.
3. It consists Tabs, Groups, Dialog Box Launcher, and Buttons/Tools.
4. The intersection of column and row.
5. It appears at the very bottom of the window and provides information such as the
sum, average, min and max value of the selected number.

Watch Online YouTube video:

Learn by Viewing on the
“MS Office Excel | What is the User
Interface/Parts of Excel (Introduction”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBUi7UWAKHo

Then do Self-Check 1.1

to know your level of understanding.

Read Lesson Information closely and find out how much you
can remember. Then do Self-Check 1.1, Activity and Task
Sheet 1.1 to know how much you have learned.

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LESSON INFORMATION

The MS Word Interface

Learning Objectives: After reading this information you must be able to illustrate the MS Excel
Interface, parts, functions, and its advantages and disadvantages.

MS Excel is an electronic spreadsheet used to organize data into rows and columns and to
perform mathematical calculations.

A B D C

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I
F

G J

H K

M N O P

Parts of MS Excel Interface

A. Quick Access Tool Bar – includes shortcuts to frequently used commands and tools.
B. Title Bar – where the title or filename is located
C. Control Buttons – the buttons on the upper right corner with minimize, maximize/restore,
and close buttons.

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D. Ribbon – consists of
a. Tabs – such as Home, Insert, Design, Layout, etc.
b. Groups – the groupings of icons/tools according to their use like Clipboard, Font,
Paragraph, Styles, etc.
c. Dialog Box Launcher - this arrow down along groups that lets you access
other setting options for the group tools.
d. Icon Buttons/Tools – the icons/tools used for formatting the spreadsheet.
E. Cell Address/Reference – combination of column and row coordinates.
Example: A5 (Column A, Row 5)
F. Name Box – is located to the left of the Formula Bar. It displays the cell reference or
the name of the active cell.
G. Active Cell – is recognized by the green outline. The selected cell. Data is always entered
into the active cell.
H. Row Number – identifier of rows. Rows can be numbered 1 to 1, 048, 576.
I. Formula Bar - is located above the worksheet and displays the contents of the active cell.
It is also used to edit data and formula.
J. Column Letter – identifier of columns. Columns are named from A-Z, AA-AZ... and so on
and so forth.
Note: The number of columns and rows in worksheets are limited by the computer’s
memory and system requirements.
K. Worksheet - is a grid of cells consisting rows and columns.
L. Zoom Slider - changes the magnification of a worksheet when you drag the slider box
back and forth
M. Status Bar - runs horizontally along the bottom of the screen, can be customized to display
several options, most of which display information about the current worksheet, data the
worksheet contains - such as sum, average, min, and max, and the keyboard.
N. Sheet Tab - displays the name of the worksheet, such as Sheet1 or Sheet2.
O. Gridlines – non-printable lines that serves as a guide for the worksheets and cells.
P. Cell - are the rectangular boxes located in the central area of a worksheet. It is the
intersection of column and row.

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Direction: Identification.
Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. This is the selected cell and usually recognized by a green rectangular outline.
a. Cell b. Name Box c. Formula Bar d. Sheet Tab
2. It is located above the worksheet and displays the contents of the active cell. It is also
used to edit data and formula.
a. Name Box b. Ribbon c. Formula Bar d. Control Buttons
3. These are common parts to all MS Office except the one that is only found in MS Excel.
a. Title Bar b. Quick Access Toolbar c. Formula Bar d. Control Buttons
4. It is a grid of cells consisting rows and columns.
a. Worksheet b. Name Box c. Cell d. Sheet Tab
5. These are non-printable lines that serves as a guide for the worksheets and cells.
a. Gridlines b. Name Box c. Formula Bar d. Sheet Tab
6. It is located to the left of the Formula Bar. It displays the cell reference or the name of the
active cell.
a. Cell b. Name Box c. Active Cell d. Sheet Tab
7. It displays the name of the worksheet, such as Sheet1 or Sheet2.
a. Sheet Tab b. Formula Bar c. Name Box d. Status Bar
8. It is the intersection of column and row.
a. Cell b. Name Box c. Ribbon d. Sheet Tab
9. It changes the magnification of a worksheet when you drag the slider box back and forth.
a. Status Bar b. Zoom Slider c. Scroll Bar d. Gridlines
10. It is an electronic spreadsheet used to organize data into rows and columns and to
perform mathematical calculations.
a. Excel b. Word c. PowerPoint d. Access

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REMEMBERING THE HISTORY: Match the picture with the parts identified on
each number. Write only the letter of your
answer on your answer sheet.
A B C D E

1. Column 2. Sheet Tab 3. Name Box 4. Control 5. Zoom Slider

Letter Buttons

Task Sheet 2.1

Learning the interface of MS Excel and its parts and functions, be able to illustrate
and identify its parts by labeling them. Using the template below, See also rubrics and
criteria for your guidance.
Name: Section:
Task Objective:
1. To illustrate the Excel interface with identifed parts and label.
Procedures:
1. In a short size bond paper, draw the MS Excel 2013 interface.
2. Label each part with its appropriate name.
3. Don’t’s forget to write your name and section.
Format:

Name: MS EXCEL INTERFACE AND ITS PARTS Date:

Section: Rating:

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ACCURACY (100%) SCORING CRITERIA

5 – You have presented a complete and expected illustrated output neatly.
4 – You have presented a complete and expected illustrated output.
3 – You have illustrated the expected output but with incomplete labels.
2 – You have incomplete illustrations of the output and identified some parts only.
1 – You have incomplete illustrations of the output with no identified parts and
label.
5 = 94 – 97
4 = 90 – 93
3 = 87-89
2 = 85 – 88
1Congratulations!
= 80-84

You did a great job! Rest and relax a while then move on to the next lesson. Good luck!

Directions: Read each item carefully each item and identify what is being asked. Write
your answer on your notebook/answer sheet.
1. It contains columns and row.
2. The combination of columns and row coordinates.
3. It consists Tabs, Groups, Dialog Box Launcher, and Buttons/Tools.
4. The intersection of column and row.
5. It appears at the very bottom of the window and provides information such as the
sum, average, min and max value of the selected number.

Direction: In two to three sentences, explain the advantage/s to the users of having mastery and
familiarity with the parts and functions of Excel interface.

_________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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PRE-TEST: SELF-CHECK ENRICHMENT POST TEST:

1. Worksheet 1. Worksheet
1. A 6. B 1. E
2. Cell Address 2. Cell Address
2. A 7. A 2. C
3. Ribbon 3. Ribbon
3. C 8. A 3. A
4. Cell 4. Cell
4. A 9. B 4. D
5. Status Bar 5. Status Bar
5. A 10. A 5. B

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NAME: _____________________________________ Section: ____________________

ANSWER SHEET

PRE-TEST: SELF-CHECK ENRICHMENT POST TEST:

ASSIGNMENT

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

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Rating:
Date:

Section:
Name:

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