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| electronic spreadsheet | uses the computer to perform numeric calculations |
| formula bar | where data can be entered and edited |
| sheet tab scrolling buttons | used to move from sheet to sheet |
| active cell | athe cell you are working in |
| cell address | the coordiatetes of the intersecting column and row |
| cell | the intersection of a row and a column |
| status bar | tells the active command or task in progress |
| cell pointer | the dark rectangle that highlights the cell you are working in |
| name box | displays the active cell address |
| menu bar | contains the menus from which you choose |
| workbook | a group of worksheets |
| label | may contain both text and numbers |
| undo button | this button is located on the standard toolbar to modify a cell entry hafter it has been confirmed |
| edit | when you change the contents of a cell, you put Excel in this mode |
| F2 | edit mode key |
| B6:C6 | example of a range |
| drag | a method used to select a range of cells |
| equals sign | all formulas begin with this symbol |
| parentheses | one can change the order of precedence in Excel formulas by using what |
| AVERAGE | an example of a funcion name |
| argument | what the information in the parentheses is called |
| $A$1 | an example of an absolute cell reference |
| what-if analysis | where the user inputs new data for future planning |
| Columns | are identified by letters and vertically positioned |
| rows | are identified by numbers and horizontally positioned |
| Control+home | is identified as home position |
| input | information you collect for a worksheet |
| output | what you desire as the results of a worksheet |
| functions | predefined formulas used in calculations |
