Google Sheets Basic Vocabulary

1.  A grid of rows and columns in which you enter text, numbers, and the results of calculations.  The purpose of spreadsheets is to solve problems that involve numbers.

• Word processor
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation software
• Database

A computerized spreadsheet. It is one section in a workbook. It is where you enter information. Contains columns, rows, and cells.

• Worksheet

• Spreadsheet

• Database

• Workbook

• run up and down a worksheet. (Vertically) Each column has a heading (letters from A to Z, AA to AZ, etc.) running left to right across the worksheet.)

• Rows

• Cells

• Columns

• Worksheets

•  run across a worksheet. (Horizontally) Each row has a heading (a number such as 1, 2, 3). The headings run up and down the left side of the worksheet.

• Rows
• Columns
• Sections
• Cells

• is formed where a column and row cross. (The intersection of a row and column.) Cells are where information is keyed.

• Cell
• Row
• Column
• Table

1. The file used to store worksheets.  It contains a collection of related worksheets.

• Workbook
• Presentation
• Spreadsheet
• Document

• The cell in the worksheet in which you can type data

• It is highlighted with a thick border.

• Inactive cell
• Active cell
• Formula bar
• Data entry field

identify the worksheets in the workbook.

• Active Cell

• Workbook

• Cells

• Worksheet tabs

The cell reference area located below the Ribbon and displays the cell reference of the active cell. It identifies the active cell(s) by the letter of the column and the number of the row where they cross.

• Formula Bar
• Quick Access Toolbar
• Status Bar
• Name Box

displays the contents of the active cell and is used to enter or edit text or numbers.

• Status Bar
• Scroll Bar

• Task Pane
• Formula Bar