A | B |
Value | A number entered into a spreadsheet cell that will be used for calculations. |
Spreadsheet | A program that allows you to use rows and columns of data to manage, predict, and present information. |
Rows | Identified by numbers on the left side of the spreadsheet. (Horizontal) |
Function | Special formulas that do not use operators to calculate a result. i.e. A shortcut formula. Example: =Sum(A6:A9). |
Formula | Equations with symbols for math operations. A formula begins with an equals sign. Example =B6+B7+B8+B9. |
Cell reference | The column letter and the row number. Example: B12. |
Cell range | A selected group of cells that form a rectangle. |
Alignment | When data is entered into a cell, labels will align on the left and values will align on the right. |
Column | Identified by letters that appear at the top of the spreadsheet. |
Label | Text, symbol, date, or number not used in calculations |
Cell | Intersection of a row and a column and identified by a cell reference. |
Active Cell | The cell ready for data entry. |