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Spread sheet basics
Spread sheet terms
Term | Definition |
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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. |
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 cell (a block of cells) ex. A6:E16 |
Labels | Text or numbers that will not be used in calculations. Will be aligned to the left side of the cell. |
Values | Numbers that will be used in calculations Will be aligned to the right side of the cell. |
Column | A vertical range of cells identified by letters of the alphabet. |
Formula | Instructions for the software to perform a calculation. |
Function | A shortcut for a formula. |