| A | B |
| absolute cell reference | A reference that does not change when a formula is copied or moved. |
| Arguments | A component of a function that is enclosed in parentheses. |
| Constant | A number or text value that is entered directly into a formula. |
| external reference | A cell or range on a worksheet in another Excel workbook |
| Formula | An equation that performs calculations |
| Function | A predefined formula that performs a calculation. |
| mathematical operator | An element that specifies a calculation to be performed. |
| mixed reference | A reference in which one component is absolute and one is relative. |
| Name | A meaningful and logical identifier that a user can apply to make it easier to understand the purpose of a cell reference |
| Operand | An element that identifies the value to be used in a calculation. |
| Reference | A component of a formula that identifies a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet. |
| relative cell reference | A reference that changes “relative” to the location where it is copied or moved. |
| Scope | The location within which Excel recognizes an item without qualification. |