Open Microsoft Excel
Select a blank workbook or choose a template
Name the workbook if prompted
Click cell A1 to start entering data
Enter headers in the first row (e.g., in A1, B1, C1)
Enter values into the corresponding cells
Format cells as needed (Home tab → Number format, Font, Alignment)
Adjust column width (drag column borders or Home tab → Format → Column Width)
Add or format tables (Select data → Insert tab → Table → check “My table has headers”)
Apply styles (Table Design tab → choose a table style)
Add formulas (type in a cell or use Formulas tab → select a function)
Reference other cells using cell addresses (e.g., =A2+B2)
Add charts if needed (select data → Insert tab → choose chart type)
Save the file (File tab → Save As → choose location and file type → Save)
Print if needed (File tab → Print → adjust settings → Print)