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Microsoft Excel uses a grid system of columns and rows to organize data into individual cells. Key vocabulary terms include: Active cell refers to the currently selected cell. Formulas are entered into the formula bar and can use functions to perform calculations on cell data. A workbook contains multiple worksheets which make up the individual pages to organize data in tables.

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Excel Definitions

Microsoft Excel uses a grid system of columns and rows to organize data into individual cells. Key vocabulary terms include: Active cell refers to the currently selected cell. Formulas are entered into the formula bar and can use functions to perform calculations on cell data. A workbook contains multiple worksheets which make up the individual pages to organize data in tables.

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MICROSOFT EXCEL VOCABULARY

 
WORDS  
   
Formula Bar​ – ​A command line above the
Active Cell​ – ​The cell in your worksheet that has worksheet where text, numbers, and formulas are
been selected. It will have bolder gridlines around
it. entered into a worksheet.

AutoFill –​ A feature that allows you to quickly Function – ​A drop-down menu item and a button
apply the contents of one cell to another cell or on the standard toolbar that allows you to select a
range of cells selected. formula that you wish to apply to data in your

AutoSum​ – ​A function that automatically worksheet.


Headings – ​The identifying letters and numbers
identifies and adds ranges of cells in your
worksheet. for columns and rows. Columns are identified with

Cell​ – ​The rectangular shaped area on a letters, rows with numbers.


Label – ​The identifying name that reflects the
worksheet that is created by the intersection of
columns and rows. information contained in a column or row in a

Cell Address​ – ​The name of the cell is worksheet, such as ​name​ or ​date​.
Row – ​In a worksheet, the horizontal spaces with
determined by the name of the row and the column
intersecting, such as A8. the headings 1, 2, 3, and so on.

Cell Grid​ – ​The lines on your worksheet that Sheet Tabs​ – ​Tabs you see at the bottom of
separate the columns and rows. your workbook file, labeled Sheet 1, Sheet 2, and so

Column – ​In a worksheet, the vertical spaces on. You can rename the tabs. They represent
worksheets within the workbook.
with headings A, B, C, and so on.
Drag – ​When you move the mouse while holding Workbook​ – ​An Excel file that contains
individual worksheets. Also called a spreadsheet
down the mouse button (usually the left) to select a file.
range of cells.
File – ​A document that is stored on your computer. Worksheet​ – ​A “page” within an Excel workbook
that contains columns, rows, and cells.
In Excel, a file is also known as a workbook.
Fill Down – ​A feature that allows you to copy
information in an active cell to another cell or range
of cells selected vertically.
Fill Right – ​A feature that allows you to copy
information in an active cell to another cell or range
of cells you have selected horizontally.  
 
Formula- ​A combination of numbers and symbols
used to express a calculation.
Merge​ – to combine 1 or more cells into 1 cell, to
join together

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