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Unit A Excel Vocab
Unit A Excel Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Worksheet | The electronic spreadsheet you work in |
| Workbook | Worksheet is contained in a file that's called, |
| Templates | Predesigned formatted files |
| Name Box | Displays the active cell address. |
| Formula Box | Allows you to enter or edit data in the worksheet. |
| Cell | The intersection of a column and a row. |
| Cell Address | Every cell has its own unique location. |
| Cell Pointer | A dark rectangle that outlines the cell you are working in. |
| Active Cell | The cell that you are working in. |
| Sheet Tabs | Below the worksheet grid let you switch from sheet to sheet in a workbook. |
| Status Bar | Located at the bottom of the Excel window. |
| Mode Indicator | The lower-left corner of the status bar provides additional information about certain tasks. |
| Range | A selection of 2 or more cells. |
| Formula | An equation in a worksheet. |
| Labels | Entries that contain text and numerical information not used in calculations. |
| Values | Numbers, Formulas, and functions that can be used in calculations. |
| Function | A built-in formula that includes arguments. |
| Arguments | The information necessary to calculate an answer. |
| Formula Prefix | Formulas in an Excel worksheet start with the equal sign. |
| Calculations Operators | Indicate what type of calculation you want to perform on the cells, ranges, or values. |
| Comparison Operators | Compare values for the purpose of true/false results. |
| Reference Operators | Enable you to use ranges in calculations. |
| Enter | A check mark. |