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unit A excel vocab
Term | Definition |
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worksheet | electronic spreadsheet |
workbook | has the flexible extension .xlsl. |
templates | predesignated formatted files |
name box | displays active cell address |
formula bar | allows you to enter or edit data in worksheet |
cell | intersection of a column and a row |
cell address | unique location |
cell pointer | dark rectangle that outlines the cell you are working on |
active cell | the dark outlined cell that you are working on |
sheet tabs | let you switch between worksheets |
status bar | located at the bottom of excel window |
mode indicator | in the lower-left corner of the status bar provides provides additional information about certain tasks |
range | a selection of two or more cells |
formula | is an equation in a worksheet |
labels | are entries that contain text and numerical information not used in calculations |
values | are numbers, formulas, and functions that can be used in calculations |
function | built-in formula |
arguments | information necessary to calculate an answer |
formula prefix | formulas in Excel worksheet that start with the equal sign |
calculation operators | indicate what type of calculation you want to perform on the cells, ranges, or values |
comparison operators | compare the values for the purpose of true/ false results |
reference operators | enable you to use ranges in calculation |
enter button | check mark on the formula bar |