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unit A excel vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |