Excel Vocabulary

Sorting data alphabetically, numerically, or by date.

• Ordering

• Switching

• Sort Order

Sequence of values, cell references, names, functions, or operators in a cell that together produce a new value. Uses an equal sign (=).

• Formatting

• Formula

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Another word for spreadsheet.

• Worksheet

• Excelsheet

• Alphasheet

Two or more cells on a sheet.

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• Sort

• Range

Collection of cell formats (fort size, patterns, alignment) that can be applied to ranges of data.

• Autoformat

• Data Formatting

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The pointer changes to a black cross when you point to this on the spreadsheet.

• Cell

• Fill Handle

• Corner

The intersection of a row and column in a worksheet.

• Cell

• Box

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A bar used to edit or enter values or formulas in cells or charts.

• Merged Bar

• Formula Bar

• Edit Bar

Numbered grey area located to the left of each row on a spreadsheet.

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• Row Starter

• Row Heading

Data that is currently being entered into this area.

• Active Cell

• Fill Cell

• Range Cell