It should look similar to this: 55. Right click, then select Format Cells in the popup menu: Then make the selections indicated in the options box pictured below. These selections will remove the decimals and add a dollar sign to the columns.
56. Finalize your worksheet by making sure all columns are formatted to accommodate the size of the data. In the same popup box pictured above in the Border tab, you can format your table as needed to assure it looks clean and neat. Consider putting borders to separate cells. Consider making titles bold.
57. Save your worksheet. This is what it should look like when you’ re done:
Making a Chart for Budget Expenses
To view a brief‘ How To’ video for creating a chart in your spreadsheet, click on the video below.
58. To make a chart for budget expenses: o Use the cursor to highlight from A10 to A14 o Hold down the Control key( Ctrl) and select C10 to C14. o Hold down the Control key( Ctrl) and Select D10 to D14. Your columns should look similar to this:
• Click the“ Insert” tab.
• Click the column chart
Select 2-D Column
In Microsoft Office version 2010 and prior, you will see the Chart Tool activated at the top of the screen for the formatting elements. Click the chart and press the help key( F1) in Microsoft Office to open the help function for the options available in your version. This is a clip of Microsoft version 2010 for your reference:
In the 2013 version of Microsoft Office which is demonstrated below, you should then see something similar to the following graphic