Excel Basics
What is the name of the Microsoft application used to work with spreadsheets?
Microsoft Excel
What are the horizontal divisions in a worksheet called?
Rows
What is an equation used to calculate values in Excel called?
Formula
What feature adjusts text position within a cell (left, center, right)?
Alignment
Why might a company use several worksheets in one workbook?
To separate data by department or category.
What is a digital table of rows and columns used to organize and analyze data?
Spreadsheet
What are the vertical divisions in a worksheet called?
Columns
What do you call a group of selected cells, such as A1:A5?
Range
What feature combines cells and centers the text across them?
Merge and Center
Why is using cell references in formulas helpful?
It allows formulas to update automatically if values change.
What is the file that contains one or more worksheets called?
Workbook
What is the intersection of a row and column called?
Cell
What is a selected range where the cells are not next to each other called?
Nonadjacent Range
What tool changes the appearance (font, size, color) of a cell quickly?
Cell Style
What’s one advantage of using a spreadsheet over paper tables?
Easier calculations, updates, and data organization.
What is a single page or tab within an Excel file called?
Worksheet
What is a cell’s address, like A1 or B2, called?
Cell Reference
What is a selected range where all the cells touch each other?
Adjacent Range
What option lets you display data as currency, date, or percent?
Number Format
How can using styles improve your spreadsheet?
It creates consistency and makes data easier to read.
What term describes the currently open sheet you are working on in Excel?
Active Worksheet
Where can you type or view a formula or value besides the cell itself?
Formula Bar
What do you call the identification of a range using cell references?
Range Reference
What feature adds lines around cells to visually separate data?
Border
Why would you use "Merge and Center" in a title row?
To center a heading across multiple columns for clarity.