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Spread sheet terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absolute cell reference | cell reference that does not adjust to the new cell location when copied or moved. |
| active cell | a selected worksheet cell that is ready for data entry. |
| alignment | the position of data within a cell |
| argument | value, cell reference, range, or text that acts as an operand in a function formula |
| ascending | sort order arranging text or numbers from A to Z, from smallest to largest, or from earliest to latest. |
| autosum | a function that automatically adds the values in the cells directly above or to the left of the active cell. |
| AVERAGE | Returns the average (arithmetic means) of its arguments. |
| cell | The space formed by the intersection of a row and a column; the basic unit of a worksheet. |
| cell reference | a unique identifier for a cell which is formed by combining the cell's column letter and row number |
| chart/graph | a graphic representation of values and their relationships: pie, line, column, bar, scattered. |
| column | a vertical group of cells in a worksheet identified by letters. |
| column chart | a chart that uses bars of baring height to illustrate values in a worksheet. |
| COUNT | Returns the number of cells in a range that contains numbers. |
| descending | sort order arranging text or numbers from Z to A, largest to smallest, or latest to earliest. |
| fill | to copy a cells contents and/or formatting into an adjacent cell or range. |
| format | Arranging the shape, size, type, and general makeup of a cell or group of cells |
| Formula | An equation that calculates a new value using values currently on a work sheet. |
| Freeze | Keeps selected rows or columns visible on the screen as the rest of the worksheet scrolls. |
| Function | a pre written formula that makes it easy to perform common calculations |
| label | alphanumeric text that will not be used in calculations |
| line chart | a chart that uses points connected by a line to illustrate values in a worksheet. |
| MAX | returns the largest value in a set of values |
| MIN | returns the smallest value in a set of values. |
| Mixed cell reference | a cell reference that contains both relative and absolute reference |
| Operand | a number or cell reference used in a formula |
| Operator | a symbol that indicates what mathematical operation to perform on the operands |
| Order of operation | the mathematical rules used for calculating the value of a formula |
| pie chart | a chart that shows the relationship of a part to a whole |
| Range | selected group of cells on a worksheet identified by the cell in the upper left corner and the cell in the lower right corner separated by a colon |
| Relative cell reference | cell reference that adjusts to a new location when copied or moved |
| Row | a horizontal group of cells in a worksheet identified by numbers |
| Sort | to arrange a list of words or numbers in ascending or descending order. |
| Spreadsheet | a grid of rows and columns containing numbers, test, and formulas used to perform calculations |
| SUM | adds all the numbers in a range of cells |
| Value | numeric characters that can be used in a calcilation |
| What-if-analysis | process of changing values in cells to see how those changes affect the outcome of formulas in the worksheet |
| workbook | a collection of related worksheets |
| worksheet | the work space made up of columns and rows where data is entered to create an electronic spreadsheet |