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| Spreadsheet | An arrangement of cells in columns and rows used to organize, analyze, calculate, and report information, usually in numerical form |
| Row | Identified by numbers and horizontal |
| Columns | Identified by letters of the alphabet and vertical |
| Cell | Individual locations on a spreadsheet; the intersection of a row and a column |
| Cell address | refers to a specific location |
| Cell data | Information entered into a cell which could be a value, a label, a formula, or a function |
| Labels | Name used for cells that contain text or for numbers that will not be used in calculations |
| Value | Name used for cells that indicates that the data has the potential to be used for calculations |
| Active cell | The cell that is selected and ready to receive information |
| Workbook | A file which contains one or more spreadsheets |
| Cell range | Refers to a group of adjacent cells |
| Formula bar | Displays the data or formula stored in the active cell |
| Name box | Displays the cell reference or cell address of the active cell. It will also show the name assigned to a cell or range of cells. |