UNIT E EXCEL Flashcards
COMPUTERS UNIT E EXCEL
Convert text to column
breaks data fields in one column into separate columns
Delimiter
separator, such as space, comma or semicolon used to separate data elements
PROPER function
capitalizes the first letter of a word in a column example: =PROPER(A1)
Data Tab
lets you work with conversion
UPPER
converts text to all caps
LOWER
converts text to all lowercase
IF commands
are used based on different conditions
Consolidate
summarizes similar data that exist in different sheets
Link
allows you to references data in other sheets or in other workbooks
External reference indicator
cells referenced are outside of the active sheet
IFEROR
displays a message or value that you specify, rather than the one automatically generated by Excel
Circular reference
contains a formula that refers to its own cell location
DIV/O!
a number is divided by 0
NA
a value in a formula is not available
3-D reference
reference other sheets - which creates another dimension
NUM!
invalid use of a number in a formula
VALUE!
wrong type of formula argument or operand
NAME?
formula contains text error
NULL!
invalid intersection of areas
REF!
invalid cell referance
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cell is to small
Scope
a worksheet where a formula can be used
Logical formula
makes calculations based on criteria
Stated conditions
criteria that you create
Logical test
a condition that can be answer TRUE or FALSE
<
less than
>
Greater than
=
equal to
<=
less than or equal to
> =
Greater than or equal to
<>
not equal to
Returns
display
AND function
evaluates all of its arguments and returns
PMT
financial function that calculates the periodic payment amount for money borrowed (car payment)
=pmt(rate, per,pv)
FV
future value of money for monthly investment