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Wampole Excel Vocab

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Active Cell
The cell in your worksheet that has been selected. It will have bolder gridlines around it.
AutoFill
A feature that allows you to quickly apply the contents of one cell to another cell or range of cells selected.
AutoSum
A function that automatically identifies and adds ranges of cells in your worksheet.
Cell
The rectangular shaped area on a worksheet that is created by the intersection of columns and rows.
Cell Address
The name of the cell is determined by the name of the row and the column intersecting, such as A8.
Cell Grid
The lines in your worksheet that separate the columns and rows.
Columns
In a worksheet, the vertical spaces with letter headings.
Drag
When you move information while holding down the mouse button (usually the left) to select a range of cells.
File
A document that is stored on your computer. In Excel, a file is also known as a workbook.
Fill Down
A feature that allows you to copy information in an active cell to another cell or range of cells you have selected vertically.
Formula
A combination of numbers and symbols used to express a calculation. Always begins with a = sign.
Formula Bar
A command line above the worksheet where text, numbers, and formulas are entered into a worksheet.
Function
A drop-down menu item and a button on the standard toolbar that allows you to select a formula that you wish to apply to data in your worksheet.
Headings
The identifying letters and numbers for columns and rows. Columns are identified with letters and rows with numbers.
Label
The name that reflects the information contained in a column or row, such as a name or date. Labels are usually letters!
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