Spreadsheet Vocabulary
1. Cell--the intersection of a row and a column on a spreadsheet in which data can
be entered.
2. Cell Address--the location of a cell on a spreadsheet, (identified by the column
letter, followed by the row number, example: A1, B4)
3. Column--the vertical divisions of a spreadsheet. Columns are labeled
alphabetically.
4. Data Entry Bar--the bar at the top of the spreadsheet used to enter data into the
cell that you have chosen
5. Enter--to type in or record data in a spreadsheet
6. Formula--a type of information that can be entered into a spreadsheet cell. It is a
mathematical statement, which begins with an equal sign (=) that tells the
computer to perform a calculation.
7. Function--a shortcut for the most common mathematical calculations used in a
spreadsheet. (Ex: SUM will add all numbers in a range, AVG will average all
numbers in a range.)
8. Graphs--Charts that represent data (Ex: Pie, Bar, Line)
9. Graphing--feature in a software program that allows numerical data to be
interpreted as a graph or chart.
10. Grid--a blank set-up of rows and columns in a spreadsheet for data to be entered
on
11. Label--text, symbol, date or number NOT used in calculations in a spreadsheet.
Often it will label a column or row.
12. Range--a block of cells on a spreadsheet
13. Row--the horizontal divisions of a spreadsheet. Rows are labeled with numbers.
14. Spreadsheet--an application program that arranges data into columns and rows.
It is usually used to work with numbers for calculating, forecasting, evaluating, or
presenting information. One of the main uses of spreadsheets is to answer WHAT
IF... questions (forecast or predict). Three types of data that can be entered into a
spreadsheet are values, labels, and formulas.
15. Value--a number that is entered into a spreadsheet and used for calculations
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