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| Database | A tool used to organize, store, retrieve, and communicate groups of related information. |
| Database Relationship | A link between two or more tables in a database, increasing the usefulness of the database. |
| Date | A field type used to arrange and sort data chronologically by date. |
| Date Function | A function used to calculate a period of time such as the number of days that have elapsed since a value was entered in a specific cell. |
| Decimal Places | A field property used to format numbers for one or more decimal points. |
| Editing & Printing | Procedures to add and delete records and fields, edit field names, rearrange fields in a database and print. |
| Embedded Chart | A chart that appears on the same sheet as the worksheet it represents. |
| Embedded Object | Object is stored in the container rather than pointing to a linked document or file somewhere else. |
| Embedding | Used to integrate spreadsheet data with other software applications when you do not want the target data to update when the spreadsheet data is edited. |
| Entry | Data and formulas keyed in a field. |
| Exploded Pie Chart | A pie chart in which the individual components are enhanced. |
| Field | One item of information in a record. Represented by a column. |
| Fill Series | Used to fill a row or column with consecutive date, such as the days of the week, months, etc. |
| Filter | Allows for the retrieval of information that meets specific criteria. It is a quick, temporary tool created for one-time use. |
| Footer | A feature used to add identifying information to the bottom of a spreadsheet. |
| Foreign key | What the related field in the second table is known as when tables are linked by the primary key. |
| Forms | Allows you to control and simplify data input by presenting the information in a user-friendly format. |
| Formula | Instructs the software to perform a calculation. |
| Freeze Panes | Allows the user to work in multiple areas of a large spreadsheet and focus the view on specific cell ranges. |
| Graph | A feature of a chart used to plot data. |
| Gridline | Horizontal or vertical line that extends across the plot area of the graph for the purpose of adding clarification to the data. |
| Header | A feature used to add identifying information to the top of a spreadsheet. |
| If Statement | A function that makes a decision based on a comparison. |