Starting and closing an Excel program

Starting and Closing an Excel Program

Excel overview

Excel is a spreadsheet program used to analyze and organize information. The steps for starting and closing Excel depend on the computer's settings, operating system, and the Excel version installed. Below are the steps for starting Excel on a computer running Windows 10 with Microsoft Office 2013.

Steps to Start Excel

1. Using the Start Menu:

   • Click the Start button: The Start menu will appear.
   • Search for Microsoft Office: Use the scroll bars to locate "Microsoft Office."
   • Open the Dropdown: Click the dropdown menu for "Microsoft Office 2013."
   • Select Excel: Find and click "Excel 2013" in the list.

2. Using the Search Box:

   • Type "Excel" in the search box: The "Excel 2013" option will appear in the search results.
   • Click Excel: From the display menu, click the "Excel 2013" option.

3. Choose a Template:

   • After opening Excel, a page with various templates will appear.
   • Templates include options like invoices, calendars, charts, budgets, and more.
   • For first-time use, click on the Blank Workbook template to start with a blank Excel sheet.

Closing Excel

To close the Excel program:

1. Click the "X" button in the top-right corner of the window.
2. If you have unsaved changes, a prompt will appear asking if you want to Save, Don't Save, or Cancel.
   • Choose Save to save your work.
   • Choose Don't Save to exit without saving.
   • Choose Cancel to return to the program.