| A | B |
| Active Cell | The cell that is clicked or indicated by the name box |
| Cell Address | The letter and number identifier such as D5 |
| Cells | The intersection between a row and column |
| Columns | Vertical cells or up and down, indicated by a letter |
| Excel Window | document window or spreadsheet area |
| Formula Bar | The bar that inputs data into a cell when typed |
| Headings | titles or labels of a column and row |
| Labels | title or headings of a column and row |
| Name Box | displays the active cells or allows you to goto a specific cell |
| Range | selected cells or named cells in a range: A1:D5 |
| Ribbons | a strip of buttons and icons within a tab |
| Rows | horizontal cells, left and right, indicated by # |
| Tabs | Home, Insert, Page Layout, Formulas, Data, Review |
| Groups | buttons within a tab group designed for that group |
| Title Bar | indicates the file name or workbook name |
| Value | data expressed in numbers or text |
| Workbook | spreadsheet file, made up of worksheets |
| Worksheet | a single page or sheet in a workbook |