Objective: Understand the Excel interface and basic functionality.

Topics Covered:

• Launching Excel and navigating the workspace.

• Understanding the ribbon, tabs, and commands.

• Workbook vs. Worksheet.

• Saving and opening files.

Lesson Notes:

• Excel is a powerful spreadsheet program used for data entry, analysis, and visualization.

• The interface consists of rows (numbered) and columns (lettered) forming cells.

• The ribbon organizes tools into tabs like “Home,” “Insert,” and “Page Layout.”

Activity: Explore the interface by opening a new workbook and identifying key sections.