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| spreadsheet | a series of rows and columns in which data can be organized |
| workbook | an Excel document |
| rows | labeled down the left side of a worksheet |
| columns | labeled from left to right on a worksheet |
| cell | the rectangle where a column and a row intersect |
| active cell | the cell at the cursor position |
| cell address | made up of the column and row names |
| cell contents | a text label, a numeric value or a formula |
| range | a group of cells |