common spreadsheet terms
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Autosum | The quick function on the button bar that sums a series of values; represented by the Greek E
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| Spreadsheet | software that uses a grid of rows and columns to receive and store information; allows users to mange, predict and present data
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| Range | A selected group of cells that touch each other to form a block
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| Column | Vertical lines of data; identified by letters at the top of the sheet
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| Row | Horizontal lines of data; identified by numbers on the side
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| Cell | formed by the intersection of a row and column, identified by a column letter and row number, C12; can hold up to 256 characters of text, or formula, or function
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| Active Cell | the cell where the cursor is currently located
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| Label | letters, dates, or numbers not used in calculations
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| Value | a number; used for calculation
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| Enter | to input data; record data
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| Calculate | to solve a math equation
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| Most appropriate cell | the best place to enter a formula or function
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| Reflect currency | the data indicates money value
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| Modify the data | to change the type of cell content using menu options
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| Insert a function | on the button bar f(x) or menu option, insert - function
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| Chart | a visual representation of spreadsheet data; a graph
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| Line chart | compares individual values with lines connecting the data points
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| Bar Chart | compare data using horizontal bars of proportional lengths
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| Column Chart | compare data using vertical bars of propotionate heights
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| Pie Chart | compares relationship of each value to the whole group
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| Name Box | shows the active cell address on the far left of the formula bar
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| Formula | math equation beginning with = that includes symbols like + - / *
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| Entry bar | appears directly below the toolbar, showing the data entered
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| Function | a built-in formula that performs special calculations automatically
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| Edit | change the original entry in a cell by pressing F2 and modifying the contents of the entry bar; to completely type over data in a cell
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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.
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.
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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