Excel Vocabulary
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| Spreadsheet | present tables of values arranged in rows and columns that can be manipulated mathematically using both basic and complex arithmetic operations and functions.
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| Workbook | is the Excel file that stores your information. Each workbook may contain numerous worksheets.
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| Worksheet | a single spreadsheet that contains cells organized by rows and columns.
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| Workbook Window | the window of a workbook.
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| Cell | is the intersection of a row and a column. A cell can contain a label, a numeric value, or a formula.
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| Sheet Tab | contains the names of the worksheets in a workbook at the bottom of the working screen.
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| Active Worksheet | is the area on the Desktop that is currently being used and which usually contains a file or an application.
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| Workspace | space where data can be inputted.
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| Columns | are the vertical divisions of a worksheet that are identified by letters.
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| Rows | are the horizontal divisions of a worksheet that are identified by numbers.
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| Headings | are the gray boxes containing sequential numbers/letters along the left side/top side of the worksheet
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| Cell Reference | identifies a particular cell; used in formulas to indicate where a value is stored.
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| Name Box | is located on the formula bar, indicates the current address of the active cell or cell range
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| Formula Bar | is located under the toolbars at the top of the working screen. It contains the edit line for working with formulas, and provides information regarding cell addresses
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| Formula | is an expression entered in a cell that performs numeric calculation, logical comparison, or text string manipulation.
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| Relative Reference | the address of a cell based on the relative position of the cell that contains the formula and the cell referred to.
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| Absolute Reference | in a formula refers to a specific cell location or range; always points to the location of a specific cell, even if you copy it.
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| Mixed Reference | are cell references that combine absolute and relative addressing, making either the row or the column absolute
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| Active Cell | contains the insertion point and is identified by a dark border around the cell. Its address is shown in the formula bar. Any action you perform is performed on the active cell.
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| Enter Data | inputting data into a cell
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| Range | is a block of cells that can be selected, manipulated, named, or formatted as a group.
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| Gridlines | are lines on a chart that can make critical data comparisons easier.
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| Data can be cut and pasted into another cell | True
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| You can use Excel to make a graph of the data inputted | True
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| The formula bar can be used to solve math problems easily | True
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| Excel can be used to professionally edit pictures | False
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| Excel can only be used to solve math problems | False
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| A row or column can be added even after inputting data | True
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| You would have to delete a graph if you forgot to select certain data | False
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| Formulas can be applied to only one cell at a time | False
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| Rows are the vertical divisions of a worksheet | False
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| Rows are the horizontal divisions of a worksheet | True
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
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You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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