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SPREADSHEETS
Question | Answer |
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active cell | the cell in your worksheet that has been selected. It will have bolder grid lines around it. |
formula | A formula is an expression entered in a cell that performs numeric calculation, logical comparison, or text string manipulation. |
auto fill | a feature that allows you to quickly apply the contents of one cell to another cell or range of cells selected. |
formula bar | A command line above the worksheet where text, numbers, and formulas are entered into a worksheet. |
auto sum | a function that automatically identifies and adds ranges of cell in your worksheet |
function | a drop down menu item and a button on the standard toolbar that allows you to select a formula that you wish to apply to the data in your worksheet. |
cell | A cell is the intersection of a column and a row on a worksheet. You enter data into cells to create a worksheet. |
graph | visual representation of data within a worksheet. |
cell address/ reference | the name of the cell is determined by the name of the row and the column intersecting, such as A8. |
headings | The identifying letters and numbers for columns and rows. Columns are identified with letters, rows with numbers. |
cell grid | The lines on your worksheet that separate the columns and rows. |
label | Text entered to identify the type of data contained in a row or column. |
column | a vertical group of cells in a worksheet identified by letters |
range | A group of selected cells. |
drag | when you move the mouse while holding down the mouse button (usually the left) to select a range of cells. |
row | a horizontal group of cells in a worksheet identified by numbers |
file | a document that is stored on a computer. In Google a file is also known as a workbook. |
sheet tabs | Tabs that appear at the bottom of the workbook window, which display the name of each worksheet. |
fill down | a feature that allows you to copy information in an active cell to another cell or range of cells selected vertically |
workbook | An Excel file with one or more worksheets. |
fill handle | the small black square located in the lower-right corner of the heavy border around the active cell |
worksheet | The work area for entering and calculating data made up of columns and rows separated by gridlines (light gray lines). Also called a spreadsheet. |
fill right | A feature that allows you to copy information in an active cell to another cell or range of cells you have selected horizontally. |