1.1 Flashcards
Elements of an Excel Worksheet
active cell
location in the worksheet that displays typed data or is affected by a command
cell pointer
when this icon appears, select cells by clicking or dragging the mouse
Collapse the Ribbon button
when clicked, removes the ribbon from the screen (Redisplay the ribbon by double-clicking a tab, except the file tab
dialog box launcher
click to open a dialog box with more options for that group
File tab
displays the backstage area that contains options for working with and managing files
Formula bar
displays contents stored in the active cell
horizontal and vertical scroll bars
used to view various parts of the worksheet beyond the current screen
Name box
displays the active cell address or name assigned to the active cell
New sheet button
click to insert a new worksheet in the workbook
Quick Access Toolbar
contains buttons for commonly used commands that can be executed with a single mouse click
ribbon
contains the tabs with commands and buttons
sheet tab
identifies the current worksheet in the workbook
Status bar
displays the current mode, action messages, view buttons, and Zoom slider bar
tab
contains commands and buttons organized into groups
Tell Me text box
provides info and guidance on how to perform a function