Once you have completed entering data, you must format your spreadsheet. You can change the font, the size of the font or the style of the font. Careful formatting of your spreadsheet will make it easier to read.

When you start Excel, it begins with default settings of:

Font	Ariel
Font Size	10 point
Font Style	Regular

Excel permits you to change font, font size or font style in a single cell, data range, or the entire spreadsheet.

You will be making several format changes to your spreadsheet. When you are finished, your spreadsheet will look like the one below.

So, let's get started!