Excel Terminology

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Workbook

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A file in Excel that contains one or more worksheets. It is the main document where all data and calculations are stored.

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Worksheet

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A single spreadsheet within a workbook, made up of rows and columns where you enter and manipulate data.

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Row

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A horizontal set of cells in a worksheet, labeled with numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) on the left side.

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Column

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A vertical set of cells in a worksheet, labeled with letters (A, B, C, etc.) at the top.

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Cell

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The intersection of a row and a column, identified by a cell reference (e.g., A1, B2). It is where data is entered.

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Name Box

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A box located next to the formula bar that displays the reference of the selected cell (e.g., A1). It can also be used to name a cell or range.

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Formula Bar

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A toolbar above the worksheet where you can enter or edit data, formulas, and functions for a selected cell.

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Zoom Control

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A slider located at the bottom right of the Excel window that allows you to increase or decrease the view size of the worksheet.

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Ribbon

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The main toolbar at the top of the Excel window that contains tabs and groups of commands for formatting, formulas, data management, and more.

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Quick Access Toolbar

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A customizable toolbar located above the ribbon that provides quick access to commonly used commands like Save, Undo, and Redo.