Microsoft Excel 2008 for Macintosh

This page contains helpful links about Excel 2008 concerning the following topics:

--Files & Folders
--Printing
--Worksheet & Cell Options
--Quick Tips

Files & Folders

How do I change my default file format in Excel 2008?
Because many people do not have office 2008 or the Windows version Office 2007 it may be advisable to set Excel 2008 save in the .xls format.

How do I change the default locations for storing and finding my files in Excel 2008 for Mac?
This article explains how to change where your documents are saved and opened by default.

Printing

How Do I Print a Document In Microsoft Excel 2008 with the Gridlines?
This article is helpful for those looking to print Excel documents with visible gridlines.

How do I print worksheets in Excel 2008 for Mac?
This article explains how to preview and print either a whole worksheet or a specific area of a worksheet and how to adjust where a page breaks in Excel 2008 for Mac.

Worksheet & Cell Options

How do I hide and unhide cells in Excel 2008?
Hiding cells can be useful when you do not want others to view their content or it can be useful when you do not want to print certain rows or columns in your worksheet.  View this article for instructions on how to do so.

How do I find the total sum of a cell range in Excel 2008 for Mac?
You can find the sum of a row, a column or both of them combined.This article explains how to calculate the total sum of multiple cells in Excel 2008.

How do I add, delete, and rename worksheets in Excel 2008 for Mac?
In Excel 2008, you can store several worksheets in one workbook. These worksheet tabs will be listed across the bottom of a workbook.  This article details the steps for adding, deleting, and renaming those worksheets.

How do I change which Cell is Selected after Pressing Return in Excel 2008?
When entering information into the cells of Excel 2008, by default, pressing the Enter key will move the selection to the cell below the current cell.  To change this setting, follow the instructions in this article.

Quick Tips

How do I adjust column size in Excel 2008 for Mac?
This article explains the different ways to adjust the size of columns in Excel.