Create a Workbook
To create a new Workbook:

  • Click the Microsoft Office Toolbar
  • Click New
  • Choose Blank Document



If you want to create a new document from a template, explore the templates and choose one that fits your needs.


Save a Workbook
When you save a workbook, you have two choices: Save or Save As.
To save a document:

  • Click the Microsoft Office Button
  • Click Save



You may need to use the Save As feature when you need to save a workbook under a different name or to save it for earlier versions of Excel. Remember that older versions of Excel will not be able to open an Excel 2007 worksheet unless you save it as an Excel 97-2003 Format. To use the Save As feature:

  • Click the Microsoft Office Button
  • Click Save As
  • Type in the name for the Workbook
  • In the Save as Type box, choose Excel 97-2003 Workbook


Open a Workbook
To open an existing workbook:

  • Click the Microsoft Office Button
  • Click Open
  • Browse to the workbook
  • Click the title of the workbook
  • Click Open



Entering Data
There are different ways to enter data in Excel: in an active cell or in the formula bar.
To enter data in an active cell:

  • Click in the cell where you want the data
  • Begin typing


To enter data into the formula bar

  • Click the cell where you would like the data
  • Place the cursor in the Formula Bar
  • Type in the data