| A | B |
| blank workbook | default workbook contains three worksheets tabs |
| template | workbook containing certain preset labels, formulas and formatting |
| label | text in the first row or column |
| workbook | excel file with one or more worksheets |
| worksheet | work area for entering and calculating data |
| cell | an intersection of a column and a row |
| active cell | contains the dark outline around the cell |
| formula bar | enter data in the cell it also appears above the worksheet frame |
| cell reference | identified by its column letter and row number |
| sheet tabs | tabs that appear at the bottom of the workbook |
| autocomplete | complete and entry based on the previous entry |
| autocorrect | automate the correction of common typing errors |
| value | a number entered in a cell |
| numeric label | a number entered in the worksheet treated as text |
| label prefix | an apostrophe used to indicate that a number is being treated as text |
| series | a list of sequential numbers, dates, or text |
| standard column width | default number of characters that display in a column |
| formula | used to calculate a number |
| mathematical operators | symbols used in mathematical operations |
| order of mathematical operations | order performing the calculations specified in a formula |
| task pane | vertical window that provides quick access to common commands |
| tab scrolling buttons | buttons that allow to scroll hidden tabs into view |