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| table | grid comprised of horizontal rows. vertical columns-you can enter data |
| column | vertical series of cells in table |
| row | horizontal series of cells in table |
| column markers | markers on horizontal ruler that indicate column dividers |
| border | line drawn around edges of element, can be drawn around paragraphs & pages |
| cell | rectangular area at intersection of column or row, you can enter data or graphics into |
| dividers | indicate edges of cells in table, do not print, indicated online by gridlines/borders |
| end of row/cell markers | non-printing characters-mark end of cell/row in a table |
| gridlines | non-printing lines-displayed around cells in table |
| row height | height of a row/measured in inches |
| column width | width of column/measured in inches |
| table anchor | non-printing icon/displayed outside upper-left corner/used to resize table |
| sizing handle | nonprinting icon/displayed outside lower right corner/used to resize table |
| merge | combine multiple adjacent cells together to create one large cell |
| header row | row across top of table where heading info is entered |
| split | divide 1 cell into multiple cells-to create columns or rows |
| spreadsheet | document (Excel) used for setting up math calculations |
| function | built in formula for performing calculations |
| formula | mathematical equation |
| field | placeholder used to insert information that changes (date/time/page #) |
| line style | the appearance of a line |
| line weight | the thickness of a line |
| shading | color/pattern used to fill background of cell |
| mail merge | inserts variable info into a standard document -produces personalized document |
| main document | contains standardized text that will be printed on all documents |
| merge field | placeholder in main document-marks where & what will be inserted |
| merge block | set of merge fields stored as 1 unit |
| data source | document-contains variable data-will be inserted during merge |
| address list | file stored in Access file format:contains address info |
| Outlook contact list | names/addresses/etc. stored as contacts for use in Outlook |
| merge document | customized document resulting from a merge |
| field | 1 item of variable data(first or last name/zip code) |
| record | collection of variable data about one person or thing |
| column heading | label displayed at top of column |
| directory | songle document listing data source file intries |
| filter | displays records whether or not they match specified criteria |
| criteria | specific data used to match record or entry in data source file or list |
| MAPI | Microsoft standard-allows messaging programs to work together |