| A | B |
|---|
| workbook | excel file |
| worksheet | a grid of columns and rows |
| column | vertical area labeled with letters |
| row | horizontal area labeled with numbers |
| cell | a rectangle that holds its own data |
| active cell | cell with a green border |
| cell address (cell reference) | intersection of column and row |
| formula bar | displays contents of the cell |
| Excel | a spreadsheet of columns and rows containing text, numbers, and formulas |
| labels | alphabetic cells |
| values | numeric cells |
| formula | mathematical equation |
| function | a shorter, easier way to enter a formula |
| average function | finds the mean of values in a selected range |
| sum function | finds the total of a range of cells |
| range | a group of cells next to each other |
| cell pointer | the excel cursor (plus sign) |
| sheet tab | shows current worksheet being displayed |
| name box | shows the cell address |
| max function | finds the largest number in a range |
| min function | finds the smallest value in a range |
