UNIT B EXCEL Flashcards
Complex formula
one that uses more than 1 arithmetic operator. (addition and multiplication). =(4+2)*5
standard order of precedence
use these rules in doing complex formulas
functions
predefined worksheet formulas that enable you to perform complex calculations-use insert function
Auto complete
feature suggest functions depending on the first letters you type, - displays list in ABC order
To copy & move cells use
cut, copy, and paste, and fill handles
Office clipboard
temporary holds stuff you cut or copy till you paste it
Relative cell reference
charges cells as you copy and paste them to new locations
Absolute cell reference
formulas that do not change when copied - =$c$12+$d$12
Mixed cell references
part of the formula changes when copied and pasted
fill button list arrow
can be used to fill cells containing formulas going left, right, up, down and in series
round function
rounds your result - to eliminate many decimals
Launcher
item on ribbon that opens dialog box
Fill handle
lets you copy excel contents or continue a series of data in to a range of selected cells
F4
converts a relative cell reference to an absolute cell reference
To enter a function
insert function. Button, use sum list arrow or use auto complete practice examples