If the spreadsheet uses a mouse, then click on the required cell. Hold the mouse button down to select a range of cells. If the spreadsheet uses the cursor keys, then move the highlighted cell appropriately using those keys. Sort You may need to rearrange the cells in a column or row into a different order, perhaps alphabetical or according to size. Then click in the space headed 1st key and then on the column you wish to sort by.
All modern spreadsheets contain a range of functions for working out statistical measures.
Assume data has been entered in cells A1 to A5. The usage of these two functions will require further explanation. Apart from formulas and numbers, the most common type of data to enter into spreadsheet cells is text. The mouse is used to select functions and options. Icons and buttons are clicked on to perform standard procedures.