If you’re new to macOS, you probably haven’t tried the Numbers app yet.

Of course, you gotta know where to look.

So, here are some of the best beginner-friendly tips to get you started with Apple’s Numbers app.

Different Templates available on Apple Numbers for Mac

If you might’t find the right one, there are manywebsites to find and download templates for Apple Numbers.

Fortunately, Numbers makes it really easy to create as many different spreadsheets as you need.

Customize Your Tables

With Numbers, you’re able to also add tables to your spreadsheets.

New sheet on Numbers app

Not only that, but it’s possible for you to also customize them in many different ways.

Next, select any table you want.

If you could’t see the right-side menu, click theFormatbutton in the top-right corner of the window.

Inserting new table on Numbers app

Then drag it until you have the desired number of rows and columns.

To get started, click theChartbutton at the top of the window.

choose the chart you want, and Numbers will add it to your sheet automatically.

Options menu on Numbers App on Mac

To start using it, clickEdit Data ReferencesorAdd Chart Dataat the bottom of the chart.

Select all the cells you want to use on your chart, and they’ll be added automatically.

Password-Protect Your Files

you might add a password to all your Numbers files so only you might access them.

Customizing Cells' Color on Numbers

These are similar toessential Excel functionsand will help you with various calculations.

Touse formulas in Numbers, you’ll first need to choose the cell you want to use.

Then, click theInsertbutton at the top of the window and selectNew Formula.

New chart on Numbers app

When you’re done, tap the green checkmark, and Numbers will do the rest.

All you oughta do is click theShapebutton at the top of the window.

Then, grab the shape you want to use, and Numbers will automatically insert it into your sheet.

Export Your Spreadsheet window in Numbers for Mac

Password-protect window on Numbers app

Inserting a new formula on Numbers app

Shapes menu on Numbers app