| A | B |
| active cell | Cell that is selected and is ready to receive new data or formula. |
| cell | Where a column and row intersect |
| name box | Shows the address of the active cell |
| formula bar | Shows the contents of the active cell |
| column | A vertical series of cells, identified by a letter |
| row | A horizontal series of cells, identified by a number |
| label | A text entry in a cell |
| value | A number entered on a worksheet |
| excel | The spreadsheet software used in BCIS |
| range | A block of cells |
| cell address | Location of a cell identified by its column letter and row number. |