Caleb Parsons

Mrs.Dougherty

Per.5

09/27/17

Excel Lesson 4

Section A. Define the following vocabulary (6 pts):

1. Alignment The alignment is where the text is in the cell.

2. Drop down arrow The drop down arrow is the small arrow pointing down next to a comnd.

3. Accounting number format The accounting number format automatically aligns the decimals

and currency symbol with the colom.

Section B. Explain how to do the following (9 pts):

1. Add a border to one cell of multiple cells: To put a border on a cell first select the drop down

arrow next to the border command then select the border type you want.

2. Add a fill color to cells:To add color to the cell you must first select the cell or cells you want

to add the color to the click on the drop down arrow next to the fill command and select the one

you want.

Section C. Critical Thinking (6pts):

1. What is the default alignment for numbers and letters in a cell? By default numbers aligns to

the bottom right of the cell and words align to the bottom left of the cell.

2. Describe a situation in which knowing how to format the alignment of text in a cell would be
valuable. It would be helpful if you had some of the text is centered you might want to do the

same to the rest of the cells.

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