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1. Align cell data to
left , right, and
center positi ons.
2. Print preview to
adjust setup so
the spreadsheet
fi ts on one page.
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T40.com is a music Web site where people can fi nd the latest top ten
songs of the week and obtain informati on about various music arti sts. The
top ten songs of the week are listed as well as the previous week's ranking
for the same songs. American Top 40 also provides its Web site visitors with
detailed entertainment news.
The following acti vity illustrates how spreadsheets can be used to organize the
top ten songs of the current and the previous week. In this acti vity, you will
be practi cing how to align data in columns to make the spreadsheet easier to
read.
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American Top 40 Music
1. Create a NEW spreadsheet.
Unless otherwise stated, the font should be 10 point Arial.
2. Type the data as shown.
3. Center align the data in cells A6 ­ B18.
4. Right align the data in cells C6 ­ C18.
5. Left align the data in cells D8 ­ F18.
6. Carefully proofread your work for accuracy.
7. Save the spreadsheet as AMERICAN TOP 40 MUSIC.
8. Analyze the changes made to the data in the spreadsheet.
9. Set the Print Area to include all cells containing data in the spreadsheet.
10. Print Preview and adjust the Page Setup so that the spreadsheet fi ts on one
page.
11. Print a copy of the spreadsheet if required by your instructor.
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