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DeHart SS Basics
Basic Spreadsheet terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spreadsheet/Worksheet | an arrangement of cells in columns and rows used to organize, analyze, calculate, and report information, usually in numerical form |
| Workbook | a file which contains one or more spreadsheets |
| Cell | individual locations on a spreadsheet where a column and row intersect |
| Column | a vertical range of cells identified by letters of the alphabet |
| Row | a horizontal range of cells identified by numbers |
| Cell Address/Reference | the column letter and row number for a cell |
| Active Cell | the cell that is selected and ready to receive information |
| Cell Range | a group of adjacent cells (a block of cells) ex. A6:E16 |
| Label | text or numbers that will not be used in calculations |
| Values | numbers that will be used in calculations |
| Formula | instructions for the software to perform a calculation |
| Function | a shortcut for a formula |