Terms

Active Cell Cell Reference Data Formula Function Name Box Formula Bar Range Worksheet Ribbon

Definition
The active cell is the cell surrounded by a black border. The black border is referred to as the active cell highlight Data can only be entered into the active cell. Cell reference identifies the location a cell or group of cells in the spreadsheet.A cell reference consists of the column letter and the row number that intersect at the cells location. Information that is stored in a spreadsheet program. Data is stored in the individual cells of a worksheet. Only one piece of data is stored in each cell. A mathematical equation that will calculate a result.

A preset formula. Like formulas, functions in Excel begin with the equal sign ( = ) followed by the functions name and its arguments. Located next to the formula bar above the worksheet area. The Name Box displays the cell reference of the active cell. The formula bar in Excel is located next to the name box above the worksheet area. The formula bar displays the data or formula stored in the active cell. a group of cells in a worksheet that have been selected or highlighted. When cells have been selected they are surrounded by a black outline or border. A single page or sheet in an Excel spreadsheet. By default, there are three worksheets per file.

Strip of buttons and icons located above the work area in Excel 2007 and 2010.

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A cell reference consists of the

dual cells of a worksheet. Only

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area. The formula bar displays

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sheets per file.