THUNDER HELP SYSTEM
EXCEL MENU BAR - FILE
After the Worksheet has been initialised the focus will be placed on the cell A1 However, if the Worksheet has been worked on before, the focus will be placed on the cell which was last occupied by you the User.
There are 2 ways of focusing on the Menu Bar - File Option, these are:-
1. Press the ALT key, focus will be placed on the first item on the Menu Bar "File". 2. Hold down the ALT key and press the letter "F" once, focus will now be placed on the top item in the file option.
There can be many options in a menu list, these can vary according to the version of the program currently running. An example of such a list is shown below and a very brief description of its function.
The shortcut key combination is shown in brackets following the option.
New (Control + N) - To initialise a new worksheet. Open (Control + O) - Allows you to open an exsisting worksheet. Close - Closes the current worksheet but does not close down Excel. Save (Control + S) - Allows you to save a named worksheet without clearing the workspace. If you are working on a worksheet for a long time it is recommended that you save you work at regular intervals so as to minimise the loss of data. Save As - This gives you the option of saving your worksheet under a new name or different format. Save As Web Page - Allows you to save your worksheet as a Web Page in "html code". Web Page Preview - Shows a sighted person how your worksheet would look on the Web. Page Setup - Allows the presentation of your worksheet to be manipulated. Print Area - This allows you to create a print area or, clear a print area. This option has a sub menu. Print Preview - Allows sighhted persons to see how the worksheet looks before it is printed. Print (Control + P) - Enables you to print your worksheet on a printer attached to your computer. Send To - Enables you to send your worksheet to people or places listed on the sub menu. Exit - You can leave Excel with or without saving your worksheet, be careful.
Have some fun trying out these options. Please be careful when experimenting, we do not want you to loose any vital data.
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The Excel Menu Bar in more detail.