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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Active cell | The selected cell in which data is enterd when you begin typying. Only one cell is active at a time. The active cell is bounded by heavy border. |
| Active tab | A tag with an independent power source and an active transmitter. |
| Auto calculated area | Located on the status bar, allows you to easily obtain a total, average or other information about the numbers in a range. |
| Category axis | A chart axis that represents the category for each data point. It displays arbitrary text values like Qtrl, Qtr2, it cannot display scaled numerical values. |
| Cell | A box formed by the intersection of a row and colmn in a worksheet or a table, in which you entered information. |
| Cell reference | The set of coordinates that a cell occupies on a worksheet. |
| Column heading | The shaded area at the top of each Data pane column that contains the field name. |
| Dialog box | A type of window used to enable reciprocal communication or "dialog" between a computer and it's user. |
| Embedded chart | A chart that is placed on a worksheet rather than on a seperate chart sheet. |
| Enhanced screen tip | An on-screen note that provides the name of the command, available keyboard shortcuts, a description of the command, and sometimes instructions for how to obtain help about the command. |
| Folder | An icon on a computer screen that can be used to access a directory. |
| Font type | Type of a given size and style. |
| Formula bar | A bar at the top of the excel window that you use to enter or edit values or formulas in cells or charts. |
| Gallery | A balcony, a platform or upper floor, projecting from the back or sidewall inside a church or hall, providing space for an audience. |
| Gridline | Form the structure of the table, the outline the rows and columns. |
| Hard copy | A printed copy of information. |
| Home tab | Starting page from which users can choose sidebar shortcuts and options, view current tasks and activites, or select another tab. |
| In-cellediting | By double-clicking a cell, allows you to edit the cell contents without moving the mouse pointer to the edit line. |
| Insert mode | Type using the insert mode to insert text in the existing document. |
| Insertion point | The place where text or graphics will appear in the document. |
| Key tip | What were previously called shortcuts. |
| Key words | Word or words that describe the type of clip art you wish to insert. |
| Left-aligned | Relating to the political or intellectual left. |
| Legend | A small table accompanying the map that explains the symbols that are used on the map. |
| Mergeing cells | Use the merge cells command on the table menu to combine selected cells in a row. |
| Metadata | Informaton about objects. |
| Microsoft office excel | A native Excel control other than an ActiveX control. |
| Mini toolbar | It lets you change the font size, make the test bold, and all that stuff. |
| Namebox | Located on the formula bar, indicates the current address of the active cell or cell range. |
| Office Button | Found in the top left corner of the presentation window once it is opened. |
| Overtype mode | The level of operation in word where what you type replaces existing characters. |
| point size | The common method of measuring type. |
| Quick Access Toolbar | Use the save button on this toolbar to save a document for the first time. |
| Relative reference | The address of a cell based on the relative position of the cell that contains the formula and the cell refferred to. |
| Ribbion | Contains commands for working with the document, organized by tabs. |
| Row heading | The numbered gray area to the left of each row. |
| Scroll arrows | Used to navigate windows horizontally and vertically in small increments. |
| Scroll bars | A panel for moving the display horizontally or vertically within a window. |
| Sheet tab | Contain the names of the worksheets in a workbook at the bottom of the working screen. |
| Shortcut menu | Shows a list of contect-sensitive options. |
| Statusbar | Displayas information about the current document and process. |
| Submenu | A menu that descends from another menu. |
| Sum function | The values in the cell references in the argument. |
| Tab | The key you press to move the insertion point to the next indicated tabs top. |
| Task pane | A window within an office application that provides commonly used commands. |
| Text | A sequence of cohesive and coherent sentences realizing a set of mutually relevant intentions. |
| Theme | A coordinated set of fonts, styles, and colors. |
| Value axis | A chart axis that displays scaled numerical values. |
| Workbook | The Excelfile that stores your information. |
| Worksheet | An electronic spreadsheet that lets you enter, analyze, and calculate data. |
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