Data Analysis With Spreadsheets With Lab Course Number: BIS155

Excel was introduced in 1985. Since then, it has become a standard business tool.

1. Discuss and explain at least six different (unique) features of Excel that make it a valuable business tool.
2. Discuss what type of Excel skills would be important in today’s job market and why. Be specific.

Note: In addition to the Microsoft Excel 2016 overview in the Course Home section, there are many Excel resources in addition to your text on the Web. For example, try an Internet search on "top ten Excel 2016 features" and sift through some of the resources. Be sure to read your classmates' posts, and see how many features you can find that haven't been listed yet

Although you can use a spreadsheet to set up tables of just textual information, Excel's real usefulness lies in its ability to calculate formulas (and recalculate them automatically when values change). Spreadsheets are great for budgets, financial statements, and other tasks that require calculations. Choose a business career example, or perhaps the job you are in now, and share how Excel can be used, how it is used, and why it is the best tool for the job.

so I work for telecommunication I don't use excel at my job :)