One of the common situations for which Excel is very handy is performing statistical analysis on data.

"To make interactive workbooks using MS Excel, all you need to know are the basics of how to use MS Excel for calculations and graphing. To this, you simply add the Control Toolbox, one of the built-in toolbars."

Spreadsheets are a group of cells, columns, and rows containing data. This software program enables you, the user, to organize, analyze, and communicate specific data using functions, formulas, and charts.

"Move the mouse pointer over a button on the toolbar and a ToolTip will appear. This is the name of the button which gives a brief description of its purpose."

The purpose of this tutorial is to provide instruction on performing basic functions using Microsoft Excel.