Microsoft Excel Terms 100% Correct
active cell ✔✔the cell you are currently working on
autoformat ✔✔Predesigned formats that add a professional look to spreadsheets
autosum ✔✔A function used to add values in rows or c
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Microsoft Excel Terms 100% Correct
active cell ✔✔the cell you are currently working on
autoformat ✔✔Predesigned formats that add a professional look to spreadsheets
autosum ✔✔A function used to add values in rows or columns.
borders ✔✔Adds or removes a frame around selected text or objects
cell ✔✔Point at which a column and row meet in a spreadsheet
cell range ✔✔A point to point distance in a worksheet ---ie. A2:D5
chart/graph ✔✔A visual representation that shows statistical information and simplify complex
set of data
cursor ✔✔Blinking line that appears on a blank screen that indicates where typing will begin
data ✔✔Information entered into the computer to be processed.
decimal ✔✔Two buttons that occur on the formatting toolbar- one to increase and one to
decrease; used when formatting money
formula ✔✔In a spreadsheet, statement that performs calculation.
formula bar ✔✔The area on the spreadsheet that displays data that has been entered.
function ✔✔In a spreadsheet, built-in formulas that are shortcuts for common calculations such
as sum and average.
label ✔✔Alphabetical text in a spreadsheet.
merge & center ✔✔A feature that enables you to automatically combine cells and align the
contents
name box ✔✔The area on the spreadsheet that identifies the cell reference of the active cell.
percent ✔✔A fraction representing an amount out of 100
sorting ✔✔Arranging data according to some particular order, such as alphabetical or
numbering.
spreadsheet ✔✔Software designed to store and manipulate numeric data; the term is used
interchangeably with worksheet
value ✔✔Numeric text in a spreadsheet.
workbook ✔✔A group of related spreadsheets.
worksheet ✔✔A grid with columns and rows. The term is used interchangeably with
spreadsheet.
arrows ✔✔Keys that move up, down, left, or right in an Excel spreadsheet
autofill ✔✔A tool used to drag the cell contents to fill the appropriate range
Columns ✔✔Vertical arrangement of cells in a spreadsheet; identified by letters
Rows ✔✔Horizontal arrangement of cells in a spreadsheet; identified by numbers
equal sign ✔✔Used to indicate the start a formula
fill handle ✔✔The black square in the lower-right corner of the active cell or range that you drag
over the cells you want to fill.
Microsoft Excel 2013 (Excel) ✔✔The spreadsheet program in Microsoft Office 2013.
Column ✔✔Appears vertically in the worksheet; identified by letters at the top of the worksheet
window.
Nonadjacent range ✔✔A range that includes two or more adjacent ranges and selected cells.
Adjacent range ✔✔A range where all cells touch each other and form a rectangle.
Cell reference ✔✔A unique identifier for a cell, which is formed by combining the cell's column
letter and row number.
Worksheet ✔✔A computerized spreadsheet in Excel.
Formula Bar ✔✔The box to the right of the Name Box that displays a formula when the cell of a
worksheet contains a calculated value (or the results of the formula).
Active worksheet ✔✔The worksheet that is displayed in the work area.
Spreadsheet ✔✔A grid of rows and columns in which you enter text, numbers, and the results of
calculations.
Name box ✔✔The cell reference area located below the Ribbon, which displays the cell
reference of the active cell.
Landscape orientation ✔✔A page or worksheet rotated so it is wider than it is long.
Range reference ✔✔The unique identifier for a range, which is the cell in its upper-left corner
and the cell in its lower-right corner, separated by a colon.
Active cell ✔✔The cell in the worksheet in which you can type data.
Portrait orientation ✔✔A page or worksheet ratated so it is longer than it is wide.
Row ✔✔The horizontal placement of cells in a table or worksheet.
Sheet tab ✔✔The name of each worksheet at the bottom of the worksheet window.
Cell ✔✔The intersection of a column and a row in a table or worksheet.
Formula ✔✔An equation that calculates a new value from values currently in a worksheet.
Workbook ✔✔The file used to store worksheets; usually a collection of related worksheets.
Range ✔✔A group of selected cells.
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