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Worksheet | a spreadsheet that contains formulas, functions, values, text, and visual aids |
Fill handle | is the small black square at the bottom-right corner of a cell |
Name box | displays the address of the cell currently used in the worksheet |
Insert function | clicking on this enables you to search for and select a function to insert into the active cell |
Spreadsheet | an electronic file that contains a grid of columns and rows containing related data |
Formula bar | displays the content (text, value, date, or formula) in the active cell |
Select all | click it to select everything contained in the active worksheet |
Column heading | the letters above the columns, such as A, B, C, and so on |
Row heading | the numbers to the left of the rows , such as 1, 2, 3, and so on |
Sheet tabs | located at the bottom-left corner of the window, shows the names of the worksheets contained in the workbook; defaults are Sheet 1, Sheet 2, and Sheet 3. You can rename these and also insert more worksheets |
Insert Worksheet | click this button to add a new worksheet to the workbook |
Sheet navigation buttons | if the workbook contains several worksheets they may not all be displayed so use this button to display the first, previous, next to last, or last worksheet |
Status bar | located at the bottom of the window, it displays information about a selected command or operation progress |
Cell | is the intersection of a column and a row |
Cell address | identifies a cell by a column letter and a row number |
Active cell | the current cell, indicated by a dark border |
Arrow keys | move one cell in the direction of the arrow |
Tab key | moves right one cell in the same row |
Text | includes letters, numbers, symbols, and spaces |
Value | is a number that represents a quantity or an amount |
Formula | is a combination of cell references, operators, values, and/or functions used to perform a calculation. All formulas must BEGIN with an EQUAL SIGN (=) |
Auto fill | allows you to copy the contents of a cell or cell range or to continue a sequence by dragging the fill handle over an adjacent cell or range of cells |
Workbook | a file containing related worksheets |