Explanation

• Microsoft Excel is a widely used electronic spreadsheet software.
• It is a core application in Microsoft Office
• Release: September 30, 1985
• Written in: C++ (back-end)

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Alt + F4 is used to close the Excel window/application.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + W → Close the current workbook/window
• Ctrl + F5 → Restore workbook window size
• Ctrl + S → Save workbook
• Ctrl + N → New workbpook

Last verified on 15-07-2026

Explanation

• Alt + Shift + F1 / Shift + F11 → Insert a new worksheet

Additional information:

• Shift + F10 → Open shortcut/context menu
• Ctrl + Page Up → Previous worksheet
• Ctrl + Page Down → Next worksheet

Last verified on 15-07-2026

Explanation

• The correct formula to add values in Excel is =SUM(A1:A2).
• The SUM function adds numbers from the selected cell range.
• Excel formulas always begin with the =` (equal) sign.
• A1:A2 means all cells from A1 to A2.

Last verified on 14-07-2026

Explanation

• In MS Excel, every formula and function starts with the equal sign (=).
• The = tells Excel that the cell contains a formula, not plain text.
• Functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and IF also begin with =.
• Without the =, Excel treats the entry as ordinary text.

Last verified on 10-02-2026