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PLACEMENT PRACTICE MODULE | PART 1

Analytical Tools for Managers

Required for Job Role(s):

Operations Associate; Operations Analyst; Supply Chain Analyst; Associate Retail Operations;
Retail Operations Analyst; Sales Executive; Sales Analyst; Digital Marketing Associate; Marketing
Associate; Marketing Analyst; Analyst (Fin. Markets & Equity); Finance Associate; HR Generalist;
HR Talent Acquisition Specialist; HR T&D Associate; Relationship Manager (BFSI)

SKILLS FOR ATM PLACEMENT READINESS | PART 1:

Introduction to MS Excel … page 2
Labelling Rows and Columns … page 3
Data Structuring in MS Excel … page 6
Basic Formatting … page 9
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special … page 14
Working with Rows and Columns (Merge, Insert and Delete) … page 18
Freeze the Panes (i.e. Rows & Column) … page 21

NOTE:
Ability to explain and demonstrate these skills is essential for Any Job Roles in the industry for
placements. Read all material carefully, answer questions, and practice using worksheets.

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Course Advisor(s):
Author(s): Kavya Jain, Ishant Gupta

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ATM SKILL #1:
Labels Rows and Columns in MS Excel based on the Data Requirements.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

What is MS Excel? What are its features?
(1) Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program
that is used to organize and analyze data.
It can be used to create charts, perform
calculations, and manage large amounts
of data.
(2) Excel spreadsheets consist of rows and
columns, with each cell able to contain
text, numbers, or formulas. You can use
Excel to perform a wide variety of tasks,
such as organizing and sorting data,
creating charts and graphs, and
performing calculations.
(3) Excel has a variety of formatting options,
such as font size and color, cell alignment,
and the ability to merge cells.
(4) Excel also allows to create charts and
graphs, which can be used to visually
represent data. There are various types of
charts available in Excel, including bar
charts, line charts, and pie charts.
(5) One of the key features of Excel is the
ability to use formulas and functions to
perform calculations.
(6) Excel can be used for a wide variety of
tasks such as budgeting, financial
modeling, data analysis, project
management, and many more. It is widely
used in business, finance, and other
industries

What are the Components of MS Excel?

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Excel makes use of several components that
work together to help you organize, analyze,
and present data. Given below, are some of
its main components:
(1) Worksheets: A worksheet is a single
spreadsheet that contains rows and
columns of data. Each worksheet is a
separate tab within the Excel
document.
(2) Cells: Cells are the individual boxes
that make up the rows and columns of
a worksheet. Each cell can contain
data, such as text or numbers, as well
as formulas and functions.
(3) Rows and Columns: Rows are the
horizontal lines of cells in a worksheet,
and columns are the vertical lines of
cells. Each row is labeled with a
number, and each column is labeled
with a letter.
(4) Formulas and Functions: Formulas
and functions are used to perform
calculations on the data in a
worksheet. Excel includes a wide
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variety of built-in formulas and
functions that can be used to perform
calculations such as adding,
subtracting, averaging, and more.
(5) Charts and Graphs: There are a variety
of chart types available, including bar
charts, line charts, and pie charts.
Excel allows you to create charts and
graphs to visually represent data.
(6) Toolbars and Ribbon: Excel features a
toolbar and ribbon that provide quick
access to commonly used commands
and features. The ribbon is organized
into tabs, each containing a set of
related commands.
(7) Filters and Sorting: Excel allows you
to filter and sort data in order to make
it easier to analyze. You can sort data
by any column or filter out specific
data using the criteria you set.
These are the main components of
excel, but excel also has other features
like Macros, conditional formatting,
and more which can be used to
automate tasks, format cells, and
much more.
How to Label Row and Column in an Excel Spreadsheet?

(1) In an Excel spreadsheet, the rows are
labeled with numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) and the
columns are labeled with letters (A, B, C,
etc.).
(2) Specific cells are referred by using its cell
address, which consists of their column
letter and row number. For example, the
cell located in column A and row 1 would
be referred to as "A1".
(3) To label a specific row or column, you can
simply click on the corresponding row or
column number or letter at the top or left
side of the spreadsheet, respectively.
(4) Once selected, you can then enter a new
label for that row or column in the cell at
the top or left side of the spreadsheet.
(5) For example, to label column A as
"Name", you would click on the "A" at top
of the spreadsheet to select the entire
column, and then type "Name" in the cell
at the top of the column.
(6) You can also select multiple rows or
columns at once by holding down the
"Ctrl" or "Shift" key while clicking on the
row or column labels. This can be useful if
you want to label multiple rows or columns
at the same time.

“Based on the information above, Can you help me in answering the

following questions”.

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1.1 Try it Yourself
Given below, are some statements. You are required to fill in the blank to complete each
statement.
(1) ___________ Component of MS Excel provides quick access to commonly used commands
and features.
(2) ___________ Feature allows you to Sort data on MS Excel.
(3) A separate tab within the Excel document is called ___________.
(4) Cell address contains __________ of Column and ___________ of Rows.
(5) The intersection of a column and a row in an MS Excel worksheet is known as __________.

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Check Your Knowledge

Answer the following questions:

(1) What is MS Excel? Can you Explain the Features of it?

(2) Can you Explain the various Components of MS Excel?
(3) Can you Label Rows & Columns in MS Excel Spreadsheet? Elaborate Steps.

Can you answer Questions 1, 2, and 3?

NO?
GO BACK & READ PAGE 2 and PAGE 3 FOR PLACEMENT PREPARATION.
-OR-
YES?
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED:

ATM SKILL #1:

Labels Rows and Columns in MS Excel based on the Data Requirements.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

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 ATM SKILL #2:
1. Input Unstructured Data in the Correct Format into MS Excel.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

Data Structuring in MS Excel tables to help you structure and analyze

How to Structure Data in the Correct Format in your data.

MS Excel?
(1) To structure data in Excel, it is important For example, Suppose Mr. X runs a Convenience

to organize it in a logical and consistent Store and he sold the following items yesterday.

manner. ● 40 Bottles of Mango Juice @ Rs 50 per

(2) In order to do so, Label the Headings Bottle.

Clearly and Descriptively. ● 30 Packets of Biscuits @ Rs 20 per packet.

(3) Use Consistent Formatting and Align the ● 50 Kg Salt @ Rs 30 per Kg.

data correctly. ● 20 Kg of Rice @ Rs 80 per Kg.

(4) Use appropriate data types for each ● 40 Lt Milk @ Rs 60 per Lt.

column, such as text, numbers, or dates.

(5) Additionally, you can use advanced You are required to organize the data & add labels

functionality like sorting, and filtering wherever necessary on an Excel Spreadsheet.

Solution: Row 1 demonstrates column-wise headings based on the data set.

2.1 Try it Yourself

Given below is the dataset of an Electronics Company. Based on the data, you are required to answer the
given questions.

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 1) The Heading for the following Columns 3) Answer as directed.
will be inserted in which Cell No.? a) Name the Cell No. of “Television”.
a) Column B: _________ ________
b) Column D: _________ b) Name the Row No. of
2) Label the following Columns. “Watch”._________
a) Column B: ________ c) Name the Column No. of
b) Column D: ________ “Quantity”._________
c) Column E: ________ d) Name Row and Column No. of “Rs
36,000” _________
2.2 Try it Yourself

In a Community College, three Student Union

parties (Liberty, Fraternity, Austerity) contested
Elections. Liberty received a total of 104 votes,
Fraternity received 126 votes, and Austerity
received a total of 345 votes. Find below, the
bifurcation of their votes:
1. Division A gave 50 votes to Liberty, 50
Votes to Fraternity, and 50 Votes to
Austerity.
2. Division B gave 30 votes to Liberty, 30
Votes to Fraternity, and 120 Votes to
Austerity.
3. Division C gave 24 votes to Liberty, 46
Votes to Fraternity, and 175 Votes to
Austerity.
Based, on the above information, a Table is already
created for you. (Above- First two points are filled in
for you in the given image.).
You are required to Replicate the table given in the
image in a New Excel Workbook and fill in the
missing values.

Solution:

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2.3 Try it Yourself
Given below are the final scores of a few students
who are pursuing an MBA program.
● Out of 20 marks Jatin Bhandari got 14 in
Digital Marketing Tools, 13 in Financial
Accounting, 19 in Business Law, 08 in IT
Analytics, and 15 in Operations and Supply
chain.
● Another student, Himanshi Sharma got 15
in Financial Accounting, 06 in Digital
Marketing Tools, 09 in IT Analytics, 16 in
Business Law and 11 in Operations and
Supply chain;
● Shalini Kumar got 17 in Digital Marketing
Tools, 10 in Financial Accounting, 12 in
Business Law, 16 in IT Analytics and 12 in
Operations and Supply chain;
● Akash Rai got 19 in Financial Accounting,
14 in Digital Marketing Tools, 09 in IT
Analytics, 14 in Business Law and 14 in
Operations and Supply chain.
You are required to Arrange the above data in a
structured table (starting from cell A1) in
MS-excel and label the rows and columns.

Check Your Knowledge

Answer the following questions:

(1) Can you Structure the data in logical & consistent format in MS Excel?
(2) Can you add labels to the headings clearly and descriptively?

Can you answer Questions 1 and 2?

NO?
GO BACK & READ PAGE 3, PAGE 4, PAGE 5 and PAGE 6 FOR PLACEMENT PREPARATION.
-OR-
YES?
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED:

ATM SKILL #2:

Input Unstructured Data in the Correct Format into MS Excel.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

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ATM SKILL #3:
Employ the Format Command Correctly to Change the Format of Data to Numerics, Text,
Currency, Date, and Percentage.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

Basic Formatting
Font, Shading, and Coloring 2. Options such as Bold, Italic, Underline,
1. Basic Formatting of Rows, Columns, and Border, and Alignment are available under
Cells enables you to view the data easily. the Home Tab of the Excel Spreadsheet.

What are Number Formats?

In Excel, To distinguish between texts and 4. Accounting: similar to the Currency

numbers, a number format is applied to the cell. format, but aligns the currency symbol at
There are several number format options the left edge of the cell
available in Excel, these are listed below: 5. Percentage: displays numbers as
percentages with a specific number of
1. General: the default format, which decimal places
automatically displays numbers in the 6. Scientific: displays numbers in scientific
most appropriate format notation
2. Number: displays numbers with a specific 7. Date: displays numbers as dates with a
number of decimal places and with or specific date format
without commas 8. Time: displays numbers as times with a
3. Currency: displays numbers as currency specific time format
with a specific number of decimal places 9. Custom: allows you to create your own
and with or without commas custom number format using codes to
specify the format.

Based on the information above, I need help in deciding the right format for my numbers.
“Can you help me fill in the blanks?”

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3.1 Try It Yourself
Radha shared these numbers with me as she needs
help with number formatting. Let’s help her by filling
in the blanks.
Steps to Apply a Number Format:
1) Select the cells that have numbers you
want to format.
2) Click the Home tab, and then click the
arrow in the General box.
Example 1: In a Financial Accounts Class, the
following marks were secured out of 10 by a
sample of students. You are required to calculate
the percentages. Use the suitable Number format
for the same.
Solution:
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(1) With __________ Number Format I can add
Indian Rupee Symbol to these numbers.
(2) With _________ Option available in the
More Number Format I can add decimals at
the end of Unit places.
(3) With _________ Option available in the
More Number Format I can add Commas in
the number.
(4) _______ Number Format will display %
symbol in number column.
(5) I can Use ______ Format, If I do not want
any Number Format.
3) Pick a number format.
Step 1: Calculate the Percentages and enter them
in the required columns.
Step 2: Select the cells where you want the
Percentage symbol to appear.
Step 3: Apply the Percentage Format from the
Number Option in the Home Tab.
Example 2: Apply the Thousands Separator
(Commas) to the numbers given below using a
suitable number format.
Solution:
Step 1: Select the cells that have numbers you
want to format.
3.2 Try it Yourself
Given below are the Sales figures from the North,
South, East, and West of a Mumbai-based
Product Company for October, November, and
December months.
● North Division made Sales of Rs 1,00,000
in October; Rs 1,10,000 in November, and
Rs 80,000 in December.
● South Division made Sales of Rs 50,000 in
October; Rs 70,000 in November, and Rs
90,000 in December.
● East Division made Sales of Rs 40,000 in
October; Rs 80,000 in November, and Rs
1,00,000 in December.
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Step 2: Click the Home tab, and then click the
arrow in the General box.
Step 3: Click on More Number Formats, and
Select Numbers.
Step 4: Select Use 1000s Separator Checkbox(,),
and click Ok.
Step 5: Commas have been applied.
Alternate Solution:
Step 1: Select the cells that have numbers you
want to format.
Step 2: Directly, Click on the Commas in the
Number Section under Home Tab.
● South Division made Sales of Rs 70,000 in
October; Rs 50,000 in November, and Rs
50,000 in December.
Based on the information provided above, you are
required to do the following tasks:
1. Present the data in a structured format (in
a Table).
2. Border the Table.
3. Use Format Options such as Bold in the
Heading.
4. Apply Currency Format (English India) to
the Sales figures.
Date & Time Format Presets Example: Given image is the date sheet of
Semester 1 MBA Exams, you are required to apply
a suitable number format so that the dates
appear in this format “DD-MM-YYYY”.

(1) There are two date formats offered by Solution:

Excel – short date and long date.
Step 1: Select the Dates.
(2) Excel also offers a wide variety of ways
Step 2: Apply Short Date Number Format from
how you may represent times. the Number Section under the Home tab..
(3) To format a number as a date/ time, go to
Format Cells and choose the date/ time
format you’d want to be applied.

3.3 Try it Yourself

BNL Engineering is a medium-scale

manufacturing company, that produces spare
parts for washing machines. In the month of
March, a total of 67,700 items were produced.
All the batches went through Audit Mechanism to
Standardise & Assure the Quality of the Products.
On the basis of inputs, the Finance team
calculated the Cost of Defected Products, which
is mentioned in the given spreadsheet.

You are required to Replicate the table given in

the image in a New Excel Workbook and do the
following tasks:

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 (1) Apply Number Format to Date Column, (5) Apply Number Format to Cost of Defected
such that, dates appear in this format “DD Products Column such that values appear
Complete Month YYYY”. in this format “Rs 1,00,000.00”.
(2) Add AM/ PM in Time Column using the (6) Add a background color (light blue) for
appropriate Number Format. Rows 2 to 11.
(3) Use 1000 Separator (Commas) in the
Products Manufactured Column.
(4) Apply Percentage Symbol in Defected
Products Column.

Check Your Knowledge

Answer the following questions:

(1) Can you Explain and Apply a Suitable Number Format?
(2) Can you Apply basic formatting such as Bold, Italic, Shading, Border, etc. on Excel?

Are you able to perform Questions 1 and 2?

NO?
GO BACK & READ PAGE 9, PAGE 10, PAGE 11 and PAGE 12 FOR PLACEMENT PREPARATION.
-OR-
YES?
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED:

ATM SKILL #3:

Employ the Format Command Correctly to Change the Format of Data to Numerics, Text,
Currency, Date, and Percentage.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

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ATM SKILL #4:
Employ the Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, and Transpose Command Correctly for Data.
Terms to Learn for the Interview:
Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
The Clipboard section in the Home tab
contains all the functions you need to copy
and paste values in Excel.
(1) Cut: The "Cut" feature allows users to
remove selected cells from a worksheet
and store them in the clipboard. It is
generally used when the user wants to
paste the cells in some other location
within the same or different worksheet.
(2) Copy: The "Copy" feature allows users
to duplicate selected cells and store
them in the clipboard. It allows the user
to paste the copied cells into another
location within the same or different
worksheet.
(3) Paste: The “Paste” feature allows the
user to insert the data that was
previously cut or copied from another
location.
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(4) Paste Special: "Paste Special" allows
the user to insert the data that was
previously cut or copied from another
location but it gives control to the user
over how the contents is to be inserted.
MS Excel provides several options to
choose from, such as:
● Values: Only the values of the copied
cells are pasted, without any formatting
or formulas.
● Formats: Only the formatting of the
copied cells is pasted, without any
values or formulas.
● Formulas: Only the formulas of the
copied cells are pasted, without any
values or formatting.
● Transpose: The rows and columns of
the copied cells are transposed when
pasted. Note: Transpose in Excel is a
feature that allows you to change the
orientation of a range of data from rows
to columns or vice versa.
● Validation: Only the data validation
rules of the copied cells are pasted.
● All: All the information from the copied
cells, including values, formulas, and
formatting, is pasted.
Apply Cut, Copy, and Paste
(1) You can Use Cut, Copy, and Paste Features
directly from the Clipboard Section Under
the Home tab.
● Scissors Option is used to Cut the
data.
● Two sheets Option is used to Copy
the data.
● The Clipboard icon is the paste
button that holds all the copied
data.
(2) Alternative 1, You can access cut, copy,
and paste features by right-clicking.
“Based on the information above, Can you help me in answering the
following questions”.
4.1 Try it Yourself
Q1 Given below, are some statements. You are
required to fill in the blank to complete each
statement.
(1) Paste Special _________ Options
allows the user to paste formulas of
copied cells without pasting values.
(2) _________ Options allow the user to
paste all the information from the
copied cells.
(3) Copy feature is denoted by _________
icon.
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(3) Alternative 2, You can use below
mentioned keyboard shortcuts for cutting,
copying, and pasting data:
● Cut: Ctrl+X or Command+X on Mac.
● Copy: Ctrl+C or Command+C on
Mac
● Paste: Ctrl+V or Command+V on
Mac.
(4) The data from the Column can be
pasted in Row using the_________
Option.
(5) Data validation rules of Copied cells
are pasted using _________ Option.
(6) The keyboard shortcut for paste is
usually _________.
(7) The keyboard shortcut for the cut is
usually _________.
(8) The keyboard shortcut for copy is
usually_________.
Q2 State whether the following statements location within the same worksheet
are Correct or Incorrect. Give Reasonings. only.
(1) Paste Option allows the user to paste (2) All the information from the copied
the copied data into some other cells gets pasted by the Paste Feature.

How to Use Paste Special Command in Step 2: Right-click in the C9 cell, and move
your cursor to the Paste Options. A dropdown
MS Excel?
list will appear with the paste section.
You can use Paste Special Command in MS
Excel using the following steps:
Step 1: Select the cells where you want to
paste the data.
Step 2: Right-click and select "Paste Special"
or Use the Paste Special Command from the
Clipboard Section under the Home Tab.
Step 3: Select the type of paste ( "Values,"
"Formulas," "Formats," etc) you want to
perform from the options available.
Step 4: Click "OK" to apply the paste special. Step 3: From the Paste Special Options,
Select the Formulas and Number formatting
For Example, The data set given below option.
generates True/ False based on a formula Alternatively, in Step 3: You can also launch
that is applied in the C Column from Row 2 to Paste Special Dialog Box by Clicking on the
8. Suppose, if the data is to be added in Row Paste Special Option.
9, then the True/ False Formula needs to be Step 4: Select Formula and Click Ok.
inserted in the C9 cell.

Find below the Steps to do this:

Step 1: Copy the formula from above by
selecting any cell that contains the formula.

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4.2 Try it Yourself
InfraAd is a Product Company. It wants to Locations from Column to Single Row.

expand its operations in various cities in India, Upload the file on Canvas for submission.

Locations are mentioned in the given dataset.

4.3 Try it Yourself
The given spreadsheet contains two tabs. The
first tab contains Instructions & Tasks, and
the second tab contains the data set.
Exercise Link
You are required to download the
spreadsheet and perform the tasks as

You are required to Replicate the Data in a mentioned in it. Upload the file on Canvas for

New Excel Workbook and Transpose the submission.

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Check Your Knowledge

Answer the following questions:

(1) Can you differentiate between the following features of Excel:
a) Cut and Copy Feature?
b) Paste and Paste Special Feature?
(2) Can you demonstrate the appropriate use of Paste Special Command on MS Excel?

Can you answer Questions 1 and 2?

NO?
GO BACK & READ PAGE 14, PAGE 15, and PAGE 16 FOR PLACEMENT PREPARATION.
-OR-
YES?
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED:

ATM SKILL #4:

Employ the Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, and Transpose Command Correctly for Data.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

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 ATM SKILL #5:
5. Employ Appropriate Commands for Rows & Column Functions (i.e. Merge, Insert, and
Delete).

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

Working with Rows and Columns

Merge Cells in MS Excel (2) Once the cells are merged, if you try to
The "Merge Cells" feature in Excel allows you to edit or add new data in the merged cell, it
combine multiple adjacent cells into a single will overwrite the existing data in that cell.
larger cell. Also, note that you cannot sort or filter the
To Merge cells, you can follow the steps provided data in the merged cells.
below:
Step 1: Select the cells that you want to merge. Merge Options
You can select multiple cells by holding down the
"Shift" key and clicking on the first and last cell
of the group.
Step 2: Right-click on the selected cells and
select "Merge Cells" from the context menu.
Alternatively, you can select Merge Option from
the Alignment menu under the Home tab.

(1) Merge and Center: This option enables us

to merge the cell and align the text into
the center.
(2) Merge Across: This option combines the
selected cells in each row individually.
There is no difference in the Alignment of
Important Notes:
Text.
(1) You can only merge cells that are next to
(3) Merge Cells: This option joins the selected
each other. If you want to merge cells that
cells into a single cell without entering the
are not next to each other, you will need to
text in the cell.
cut and paste them together or use a
(4) Unmerge: Split the Selected cells into
formula to combine the contents of
Multiple New Cells.
multiple cells.

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5.1 Try it Yourself
Q1 Given below, are some statements. You are
required to fill in the blank to complete each
statement. Q2 The given spreadsheet contains two tabs. The
(1) _________ Merge Option centrally aligns first tab contains Instructions & Tasks, and the
the text. second tab contains the data set.
(2) Each row individually can be merged using Exercise Link
_________ Option. You are required to download the spreadsheet
(3) _________Option is used to split the cell
and perform the tasks as mentioned in it. Upload
into different new cells.
(4) Filtering the data is _________ in Merged the file on Canvas for submission.
cells.
(5) _________ Option only merges columns
and not rows.

Insert Row or Column in MS Excel For Example: Suppose, Product Name (Column C)
To insert a Row or Column, you can follow the is to be deleted from the given data set, then the
given steps: entire column will be selected first, followed by
Step1: Select the row or column where you want clicking the delete option from the Context Menu.
to insert the new one.
Step 2: Right-click on the selected row or column
and select "Insert" from the context menu.
Step 3: A new row or column will be inserted
above or to the left of the selected one.

Delete Row or Column in MS Excel

To delete a Row or Column, you can follow the
given steps:
Step 1: Select the row or column that you want to You can also hide/ unhide any row or column
delete. You can select multiple rows or columns using these options from the Context Menu.
by holding down the "Shift" key and clicking on
the first and last row/column of the group.
Step 2: Right-click on the selected row(s) or
column(s) and select "Delete" from the context
menu.

5.2 Try it Yourself

The given data represents preferences for

lunch of various groups in a training center.

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You are required to replicate the data in a
New Excel Workbook and perform the Once, all the above tasks are completed, you
following tasks: are required to Upload the File on Canvas.
(1) Duplicate the entire sheet and Rename
the Tab as Training Data Set. 5.3 Try it Yourself
(2) Delete Rows 7,8, and 12 in the
Duplicate Copy of the Worksheet. The given spreadsheet contains two tabs. The
(3) Insert a New Column on the Right of first tab contains Instructions & Tasks, and
Lunch. Label the New Column as the second tab contains the data set.
Status. Exercise Link
(4) Mark the Status as “Underway” for all You are required to download the
the entries.
spreadsheet and perform the tasks as
(5) Merge B1,C1,D1, and E1 cells and Label
the Heading as Training Data Set. Bold mentioned in it. Upload the file on Canvas for
the Heading. submission.

Check Your Knowledge

Answer the following questions:

(1) Can you differentiate between various Merge Options, i.e. Merge and Center, Merge Across,
and Merge Cells?
(2) Can you insert or delete a Row or Column?
(3) Can you Unmerge cells?

Can you answer Questions 1, 2, and 3?

NO?
GO BACK & READ PAGE 18, and PAGE 19 FOR PLACEMENT PREPARATION.
-OR-
YES?
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED:

ATM SKILL #5:

5. Employ Appropriate Commands for Rows & Column Functions (i.e. Merge, Insert, and
Delete).

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

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ATM SKILL 6:
6. Freezes the Panes (i.e. Rows & Columns) Appropriately for a Dataset.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes, Row
and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent Formatting

What is Freeze(s) the Panes Option (1) Freeze the First Column

in MS Excel? Select View > Freeze Panes > Freeze

(1) The Freeze Panes option in
Microsoft Excel allows you to keep
specific rows or columns visible on
a worksheet as you scroll.
First Column.
The faint line that appears between
Columns A and B shows that the first
column is frozen.

(2) This is useful when you have a
large data set and you want to
keep the headings visible so that
you can reference them as you
scroll through the worksheet.
Hence, Generally, Freezing Option
is applied to the Headings,
especially, when dealing with a
large amount of data.
How to freeze a Row or a Column?
(2) Freeze the first two columns
Select the third column.
Select View > Freeze Panes > Freeze
Panes.
(3) Freeze columns and rows
Select the cell below the rows and to
the right of the columns you want to
keep visible when you scroll.
Select View > Freeze Panes > Freeze
Panes.
Example: You are required to freeze
First Row and First Column in the
given dataset.

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Step 1: First, select cell B2 [the cell adjacent
to the row and column you want to freeze].
Step 2: Select View > Freeze Panes > Freeze
Panes.
The faint line that appears between Columns
A and B and between Row 1 and Row 2,
shows that the first column and first row are
frozen.

How to unfreeze Row or Column?

● On the View tab > Window > Unfreeze
Panes.

6.1 Try it Yourself 6.3 Try it Yourself

The given image contains details of Opening
Balance, Deposit, and Withdrawl. You are
required to replicate the data on a New
Workbook in MS Excel and freeze the first
column. Once, completed, Upload the file on
Canvas for submission.
The given image contains the Price and
Quantity of a few Fruits. You are required to
replicate the data on a New Workbook in MS
Excel and perform the following tasks:
(1) Freeze the First Row and First Column
of the given dataset.
(2) Apply Currency Format in C and E
Columns.

Once, completed, Upload the file on Canvas for

submission.

6.2 Try it Yourself

The given image contains the Id, Date, Location,
Age, and Gender of a few people. You are
required to replicate the data on a New
Workbook in MS Excel and freeze the first two
columns. Once, completed, Upload the file on
Canvas for submission.

6.4 Try it Yourself

The given spreadsheet contains two tabs.
The first tab contains Instructions & Tasks,
and the second tab contains the data set.
Exercise Link

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You are required to download the mentioned in it. Upload the file on Canvas
spreadsheet and perform the tasks as for submission.

Check Your Knowledge

Answer the following questions:

(1) Explain what is the significance & relevance of the freeze pane option in MS Excel.
(2) Are you able to freeze the first two columns in your MS Excel Worksheets?
(3) Are you able to freeze one row and one column in your MS Excel Worksheet?

Can you answer Questions 1, 2, and 3?

NO?
GO BACK & READ PAGE 18, and PAGE 19 FOR PLACEMENT PREPARATION.
-OR-
YES?
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED:

ATM SKILL 6:
6. Freezes the Panes (i.e. Rows & Columns) Appropriately for a Dataset.

Terms to Learn for the Interview:

Data Structuring, Rows, Columns, Tables, Number Format, Transpose, Merge, Insert, Freeze Panes,
Row and Column Labeling, Formula and Functions, Ribbons, Filtering and Sorting, Consistent
Formatting

Final Worksheet | Module 1 |

Try it Yourself

The given spreadsheet contains two tabs. The first tab contains Instructions & Tasks, and the
second tab contains the data set.
Exercise Link
You are required to download the spreadsheet and perform the tasks as mentioned in it.
Upload the file on Canvas for submission.

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 YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED:

Analytical Tools For Managers | Placement Practice Module

You should be able to:

1. Labels Rows and Columns in MS Excel based on the Data Requirements.

2. Inputs Unstructured Data in the Correct Format into MS Excel.

3. Employ the Format Command Correctly to Change the Format of Data to Numerics,
Text, Currency, Date, and Percentage.
4. Employ the Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, and Transpose Command Correctly for
Data.
5. Employ Appropriate Commands for Rows & Column Functions (i.e. Merge, Insert, and
Delete).
6. Freezes the Panes (i.e. Rows & Columns) Appropriately for a Dataset.

(Also Available on Canvas Subject: Analytical Tools For Managers)

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