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Excel Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Worksheet | a grid of rows and columns containing numbers, text, and formulas |
| Workbook | a collection of related worksheets |
| Row | cells that run across the screen horizontally, are identified by numbers on the left side of the grid |
| Column | cells that run down the screen vertically; are identified by a letter across the top of the grid |
| Formulas | equations used to calculate values in a spreadsheet cell |
| Cell | the intersection of a single row and a single column |
| Active cell | a selected cell in a worksheet |
| Auto Fill | A feature that allows you to quickly apply the contents of one cell to another cell or ranges of cells selected. |
| Cell Address | the name of the cell that is determined by the name of the intersecting row and column; such as A8 |
| Fill Handle | a feature that allows the user to extend (and fill in) a series of numbers, dates, or even text to a desired number of cells |
| Function | predefined calculations that are available |
| Cell Address | The name of the currently selected cell, also describes its location |
| Chart | Graphical Representation of worksheet or table data |
| Entry | Data entered into a cell |
| Gridlines | Non printing lines that display on the screen to shoe the boundary lines of a cell or table |
| Merge | to combine multiple cells into a single cell |
| Overtype Mode | When New Text replaces existing characters |
| Range | a group of selected cells |
| Sorting | Organizing data by text, numbers, formatting, and dates and times |
| Spreadsheet | Type of software used to organize data; ex Microsoft Excel |
| Value | A number entered into a spreadsheet cell that will be used for calculations |