UNIT2: EXCEL
Active Cell
In Excel, the cell that is currently selected is called the active cell.
Cell
A cell is the intersection of a row and a column in a table or worksheet. It contains information such as text,
numbers, or graphics.
Column
A column is the vertical line of cells identified by an alphabetic label in the first cell on the top.
Find
The Find command allows you to search for specified text and/or formatting in a document.
Formula
In Excel, a cell entry that performs a calculations and begins with an equal sign in the cell [i.e. =SUM(A1:A20)]
is called a formula.
Label
A label is a text entry in an Excel worksheet.
Range
A cell or group of cells that can be selected in an Excel worksheet is called a range.
Replace
The Replace command allows you to search for specified text and/or formatting in a document and replace it
with new text and/or formatting that you specify.
Row
A row is the horizontal line of cells identified by a number in the first cell on the left.
Value
A numeric entry in Excel is called a value.
Workbook
A workbook is an Excel file that can contain up to 256 worksheets.
Worksheet
A worksheet is a page—or one spreadsheet—in an Excel workbook.
Footer
A footer is a line of text that appears at the bottom of each page in a file, containing information such as the
document's name, a page number, or the date.
Freeze Panes
An Excel feature, Freeze Panes, enables you to freeze rows and columns that are above and to the left of the
selected cell so that they remain fixed while scrolling the worksheet.
Header
A header is a line of text that appears at the top of each page in a file, containing information such as the
document's name, a page number, or the date.
Page Break
A Page Break is a marker that indicates the end of one page and the start of a new one.
Print Titles
Print Titles are repeated row or column labels that appear on each page of a printed Excel worksheet.
Style
A named set of formatting characteristics is called a style. There are two types of styles: paragraph and character.
Absolute Reference
An Absolute Reference is the cell reference in an Excel formula that doesn't change when you copy the formula
to another cell or range.
Arguments
Inputs such as numbers, text, cell references, or logical values are called Arguments. They are used in Excel
functions to perform calculations.
AutoFilter
Auto Filter is an Excel feature that enables you to apply a filter to a list in order to display a subset of data.
Chart
A chart is a type of graphic that visually presents numerical data.
Discussion Comments
Comments that are displayed with an Excel workbook but stored on a discussion server are called Discussion
Comments.
Discussion Server
A computer that stores discussion comments is called a Discussion Server.
Fill Handle
In Excel, the small, black square located in the lower-right corner of a selected cell or range that you can use to
copy a value or formula to adjacent cells is called the Fill Handle.
Filter
A Filter in Excel is a feature that allows you to display a subset of data in a list on a worksheet.
Formula Bar
The Formula Bar is the long white bar above the column headings in an Excel worksheet that you can use to
enter or edit cell data. The Formula Bar displays the contents of the active cell.
Function
A predefined formula in Excel that performs a specific, built-in operation is called a Function.
Relative Reference
The Relative Reference in Excel is a cell reference in a formula that automatically adjusts to the new location
when you copy the formula to another cell or range.
Syntax
The structure for entering functions and commands, including spelling, punctuation, and acceptable keywords is
called Syntax.
Template
A Template is a file that contains basic formatting, text, and/or formulas that you can customize to create a new
file.
Thread
A set of discussion comments and responses that are grouped and displayed in hierarchical order is called a
Thread.
Wizard
The Wizard is an automated tool that helps you perform a task by presenting step-by-step content and
organization choices.
3-D Cell Reference
A 3-D Cell Reference is a reference to a cell in another Excel worksheet within a workbook that includes the
sheet name as part of the reference (i.e. example!A1 refers to the cell A1 in the worksheet called example).
Hyperlink
A Hyperlink is a specially formatted text or graphic that, when clicked, connects you to another location (usually
a Web page or Web site). In application software Help features, text hyperlinks provide additional information.
Merge
In Excel, Merge is an action that combines selected cells into a single cell.
Split
In Excel, Split is an action that returns a merged cell back into individual cells.
Tab Scrolling Buttons
In Excel, the buttons that display to the left of the sheet tabs that enable you to move to the first, previous, next,
or last worksheet in a workbook.
Tab split bar
In Excel, the gray vertical bar just left of the horizontal scroll bar that you can drag to the right to view hidden
sheet tabs is called the Tab Split Bar.