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Module 1Excel Definitions Flashcards

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active cell

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The cell currently selected in the active worksheet.

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active sheet

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The sheet currently displayed in the workbook window.

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arithmetic operator

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A mathematical symbol representing the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or exponentiation.

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AutoComplete

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The feature that helps make entering repetitive text easier; as you type text into the active cell, Excel displays text that begins with the same letters as a previous entry in the same column.

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AutoFit

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The Excel feature that changes the column width or row height to display its longest or tallest entry within the column or row.

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AutoSum

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A button that inserts Excel functions to sum, average, or count all the values in a range, or find the minimum or maximum value in a range.

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Backstage view

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The File tab of the ribbon, which provides access to various screens with commands that allow you to manage files and Excel options.

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border

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A line added along the edge of a cell to improve the readability of the worksheet. (EX 30)

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cell

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The intersection of a single row and a single column.

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cell range (or range)

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A group of cells in a rectangular block, which can be either adjacent or nonadjacent.

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cell reference

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The column and row location that identifies a cell within a worksheet.

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chart sheet

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A sheet that contains only a chart that provides a visual representation of worksheet data.

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clear

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To remove data from selected cells, but leave the blank cells in the worksheet.

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column headings

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The letters along the top of the worksheet window that identify the different columns of the worksheet.

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date data

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A value in a recognized date format.

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drag and drop

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The technique to move a cell or range by selecting it, positioning the pointer over the bottom border of the selection, and then dragging the selection to a new location

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Edit mode

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The mode in which you can edit cell contents.

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delete

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To remove both the data and the selected cells from the worksheet.

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Excel

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A spreadsheet program used to enter, analyze, and present quantitative data.

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Flash Fill

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The Excel feature that enters text based on patterns in the data.

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font size

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A measurement of the size of text.

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formatting

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A process by which a workbook’s appearance is changed to make it easier to read.

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formula

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A mathematical expression that calculates a value.

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formula bar

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The bar located below the ribbon that displays the value or formula entered into the active cell.

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function

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A named operation that replaces the action of an arithmetic expression

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group

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A part of an Excel ribbon that organizes related commands within a particular tab.

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keyboard shortcut

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A key or combination of keys that you press to access a feature or perform a command.

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landscape orientation

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The page orientation where the page is wider than it is tall.

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Maximize button

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A button that expands the Excel window to fill the screen.

30
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Microsoft Excel 2016 (Excel)

A

A spreadsheet program used to enter, analyze, and present quantitative data.

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hide

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A process by which a row or column is removed from a worksheet by essentially decreasing its height or weight to 0 pixels.

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Minimize button

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A button that hides the Excel window so that only its program button is available on the taskbar.

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Name box

A

The box located at the left side of the formula bar that displays the cell reference of the active cell.

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nonadjacent range

A

Two or more adjacent ranges that are not connected.

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Normal view

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The Excel view that shows the contents of the active sheet in the workbook window.

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numeric data

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Any number that can be used in a mathematical calculation.

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operator

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A mathematical symbol used in a formula to combine different values, resulting in a single value that is displayed within the cell.

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order of operations

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The sequence in which operators are applied in a calculation.

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Page Break Preview

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The Excel view that shows the location of page breaks in the printed sheet.

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Page Layout view

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The Excel view that shows how the sheet will appear when printed.

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Page orientation

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The direction in which content is printed.

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portrait orientation

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The page orientation where the page is taller than it is wide.

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range

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A group of cells in a rectangular block, which can be either adjacent or nonadjacent.

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range reference

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The cell reference of the upper-left cell of the rectangular block and the cell reference of the lower-right cell separated by a colon.

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ribbon

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The part of the Excel window containing buttons you click to execute Excel commands.

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Ribbon Display Options button

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A button used to display all, part, or none of the ribbon.

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row headings

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The numbers along the left side of the worksheet window that identify the different rows in the worksheet.

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scale

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To change the size of the worksheet on the printed page.

49
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ScreenTip

A

A box with descriptive text about a command.

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sheet

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An individual page within a workbook.

51
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sheet tab

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The area at the bottom of the worksheet window that identifies the sheet by name.

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shortcut menu

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A list of commands related to a selection that opens when you click the right mouse button.

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spreadsheet

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A grouping of text and numbers in a rectangular grid or table.

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status bar

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The part of the Excel window that provides information about the workbook.

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SUM function

A

An Excel function that adds the values in a specified range.

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syntax

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A set of rules that specifies how a function should be written.

57
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tab

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The part of the Excel ribbon containing commands related to particular activities or tasks.

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Tell me what you want to do box

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An Excel feature that provides quick access to commands and online help.

59
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text data

A

Any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

60
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text string

A

A series of text characters.

61
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time data

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A value in a recognized time format.

62
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unhide

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A process by which a hidden row or column is redisplayed.

63
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workbook

A

An Excel file containing a collection of worksheets and chart sheets.

64
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workbook window

A

The Excel window containing the contents of the worksheet

65
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worksheet

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A grid of rows and columns in which the contents of the spreadsheet are laid out.

66
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Zoom controls

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Excel workbook controls that increase or decrease the magnification of the worksheet content.

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