Introduction to Formatting

Introduction to Formatting


Learning Objectives

  • Understanding the purpose behind spreadsheet formatting
  • Learning the common spreadsheet formatting styles
  • Understanding where spreadsheet formatting options can be accessed.
Excel gives users various ways to format and style a spreadsheet. This helps users make their spreadsheets easier to read and understand.

Styling entails modifying the appearance of cells, including font sizes, fonts, and colors.

The most common style functions used are:
  • Colors
  • Fonts
  • Number formats
  • Grids


These style commands can be accessed through:
  1. The Ribbon
  2. Formating Menu
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