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Excel 1.01
Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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Active Cell | A cell that is highlighted or outlined by a bold black rectangle. This is also called the current or highlighted cell. |
Backstage View | A view that shows you behind-the-scenes options for managing files such as opening, saving, printing, and documenting files. |
Cell | A box on the gird identified by the intersection of a column and a row. |
Column | Cells that run from top to bottom in a worksheet and are identified by letters. |
Command Tabs | Task-Oriented tabs that are organized on the ribbon |
Dialog Box Launcher | An arrow in the lower, right corner of some command groups on the ribbon that opens a dialog box related to the command group |
FILE tab | In office 2013, the tab that takes you to the backstage view to access Save, Print, Options, and other commands |
Help Systems | A system in Excel that is rich in information, illustrations, and tips that can help you complete any task as you create worksheets and workbooks |
Key Tip | Small "Badges" displaying keyboard shortcuts for specific tabs and commands on the ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar. Also referred to as hotkeys |
NameBox | Located below the ribbon at the left end of the formula bar. When a user types a cell location into this box and presses Enter, the insertion point moves to that cell |
Quick Access Toolbar | A toolbar that gives you fast and easy access to the tools you use most often in Excel |
Ribbon | A broad band that runs across the top of the Excel window that organizes commands and tools into an easy-to-use interface. The ribbon was introduced in Office 2007 |
Row | A line of cells that start at the left edge of a worksheet, continue to the right, and are identified by numbers |
Screen Tips | A small, onscreen rectangle that displays descriptive text when you rest the pointer on a command or control |
WorkBooks | A collection of worksheets in a single file |
WorkSheet | A page in a workbook that consists of a grid of rows and columns in which you can enter text, values, and formulas, and perform calculations. |