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.