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Spreadsheet Terms (Computer Education)

Terms for 6th grade Computer Education class from NC Kaleidoscope.

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ColumnThe vertical divisions in a spreadsheet. They are named with an alphabetical letter.
RowThe horizontal divisions in a spreadsheet. The are named with a number.
SpreadsheetA program that can be used to perform calculations, analyze and present data. Includes tools for organizing, managing, sorting and retrieving data and testing "what if" statements. The chart feature displays numerical data as a graph.
Cell AddressThe name given to the cell's location in the spreadsheet. Column letter and row number is used for the address.
LabelThe term given to the words entered on a spreadsheet. They usually name a column.
ValueThe term for a number in a spreadsheet. Values can be added, subtracted, multiplied or divided.
CalculateThe working of mathematical equations. Formulas are usually used in spreadsheets and allow the computer to automatically perform these.
ProbewareThe term given to computer assisted data collection tools.
Page Set UpThe term given to the way the document is formated to print.
PortraitThe page setup that prints the document vertically. It is the default setup on most printers.
LandscapeThe page set up that allows the document to be printed in a horizontal direction.
ChartA visual representation of the data displayed in a spreadsheet.
GraphAnother way to organize information using the data in a spreadsheet.
TableThese are used to organize information using rows and columns of cells that you can fill with text.
CellThe small rectangles in a spreadsheet. The intersection of a row and column
Data entry barShows the data as it is entered into a cell. Data appears in the cell after the enter, tab, or return keys are pressed.
Active CellThe highlighted cell is the cell currently active. DData can be entered when it is active.


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