Unit 3 Flashcards
Active Cell
A selected worksheet cell that is ready for data entry.
Absolute Cell Reference
Cell reference that does not adjust to the new cell location when copied or moved.
Alignment
The position of data within a cell.
Argument
Value, cell reference, range, or text that acts as an operand in a function formula.
Ascending
Sort order arranging text or numbers from A to Z, from smallest to largest, or from earliest to least.
Auto Sum
A function that automatically adds the values in the cells directly above or to the left of the active cell.
Average
Returns the average (arithmetic means) of its arguments.
Cell
The space formed by the intersection of a row and a column; the basic unit of a worksheet
Cell Reference
A unique identifier for a cell which is formed by combining the cell’s column letter and row number.
Chart/graph
A graphic representation of values and their relationships: pie, line, column, bar, scattered.
Column
A vertical group of cells in a worksheet identified by letters.
Column chart
Chart that uses bars of varying height to illustrate values in a worksheet.
Count
Returns the number of cells in a range that contains numbers.
Descending
Sort order arranging text or numbers from Z to A, largest to smallest, or latest to earliest.
Fill
To copy a cell’s contents and/or formatting into an adjacent cell or range.
Format
Arranging the shape, size, type, and general makeup of a cell or group of cells.
Formula
An equation that calculates a new value using values currently on a worksheet.
Freeze
Keeps selected rows or columns visible on the screen as the rest of the worksheet scrolls
Function
A prewritten formula that makes it easy to perform common calculations
Label
Alphanumerical text that will not be used in calculations
Line chart
A chart that uses points connected by a line to illustrate values in a worksheet.
Max
Returns the largest value in a set of values
Min
Returns the smallest value in a set of values
Mixed cell reference
A cell reference that contains both relative and absolute references.