Excel Vocab 1
The cell in your worksheet that has been selected. It will have bolder gridlines around it.
Active Cell
In a worksheet, the vertical spaces with headings A, B, C, and so on
Column
A combination of numbers and symbols used to express a calculation.
Formula
In a worksheet, the horizontal spaces with the headings 1, 2, 3, and so on
Row
The name of the cell is determined by the name of the row and the column intersecting, such as A8
Cell Address
A feature that allows you to quickly apply the contents of one cell to another cell or range of cells selected
Auto Fill
When you move the mouse while holding down the mouse button (usually to the left) to select a range of cells.
Drag
A command line above the worksheet where text, numbers, and formulas are entered into a worksheet.
Formula Bar
Tabs you see at the bottom of your workbook file, labeled sheet 1, sheet 2, and so on. You can rename the tabs. They represent worksheets within the workbook
Sheet Tabs
A function that automatically identifies and adds ranges of cells in your worksheet.
AutoSum
The rectangular shaped area on a worksheet that is created by the intersection of columns and rows.
Cell
A document that is stored on your computer
File
A drop-down menu item and a button on the standard toolbar that allows you to select a formula that you wish to apply to data in your worksheet
Function
An Excel file that contains individual worksheets. Also called a spreadsheet file.
Workbook
A combination of numbers and symbols used to express a calculation
Formula
The name of the cell is determined by the name of the row and the column intersecting, such as A8
Cell Address
A feature that allows you to copy information in an active cell to another cell or range of cells selected vertically.
Fill Down
The identifying letters and numbers for columns and rows. Columns are identified with letters, rows with numbers
Headings
A page within an Excel workbook that contains columns, rows, and cells.
Worksheet
A drop-down menu item and a button on the standard toolbar that allows you to select a formula that you wish to apply to data in your worksheet
Function
The lines on your worksheet that separates the columns and rows.
Cell Grid
A feature that allows you to copy information in an active cell to another cell or range of cells you have selected horizontally
Fill Right
The identifying name that reflects the information contained in a column or row in a worksheet, such as name or date.
Label
The cell in your worksheets that has been selected. It will have a bolder gridline around it.
Active Cell
The rectangular shaped area on a worksheet that is created by the intersection of columns and rows.