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workbook | a file which contains one or more spreadsheets |
spreadsheet | a.k.a worksheet - an arrangement of cells in columns and rows used to organize |
cell | an individual location on a spreadsheet; the intersection of a column and a row on a spreadsheet; place where you enter data to create a spreadsheet |
cell range | a group of adjacent cells |
column | vertical range of cells |
row | horizontal range of cells |
sheet tabs | tabs that appear at the bottom of the spreadsheet window that display the name of each spreadsheet |
cell address | location of a cell in a spreadsheet indicated by the column letter and row number |
label | classification is used for cells that contain text or for numbers that will not be used in calculations |
value | classification indicates that the data has the potential to be used in calculations |
formula | instructs the software to perform a calculation |
= | all formulas begin with this symbol |
addition | indicated by the + symbol and used in formulas to add cell values |
division | indicated by the / symbol and used in formulas to divide cell values |
multiplication | indicated by the * symbol and used in formulas to multiply cell values |
subtraction | indicated by the - symbol and used in formulas to subtract cell values |
order of operations | determines how calculations are performed |
ctrl + ~ | changes spreadsheet to formula view mode |