chapter 2
conditional format
a format that changes the appearance of a cell
IF function
a function that uses a logical test to check whether a condition is met.
paste options gallery
a gallery of buttons that provides a live preview all of the paste options available in the current context.
Logical functions
a group of functions that test for specific conditions and typically use conditional test to determine whether specified conditions are true or false.
Pane
a portion of a worksheet window bounded by and separated from other portions by vertical and horizontal bars.
function
a predefined formula a formula that excel has already built for you.
SUM functions
a predefined formula that adds all the numbers in a selected range of cells.
excel table
a series of rows and columns that contains related data that is managed independently
count
a statistical function that counts the number of cells in a range
countif function
a statistical function that counts the number of cells within a range that meet the given condition and that has two arguments
volatile
a term used to describe an excel function that is subject to change each time the workbook is responded.
summary sheet
a worksheet where totals from other worksheets are displayed and summarized.
print titles
an excel command that enables you to specify rows and columns to repeat on each printed page.
formula autocomplete
an excel feature that after typing an =(equal sign) and the beginning letter or letters of a function name.
average function
an excel function that adds a group of values and then divides the result by the number of values in the group.
MAX function
an excel function that determines the largest value in selected range of values.
MIN function
an excel function that determines the smallest value un a selected range of values.
MEDIAN function
an excel function that finds the middle value that has as many values above it in the group as are below.
NOW function
an excel function that retrieves the date and time form your computer calendar and clock and inserts the information into the selected cell.
logical test
any value or expression that can be evaluated as being true or false.
criteria
conditions that you specify in a logical function
scale to fit
excel commands that enable you to stretch or shrink the width ,height, or both.
statistical functions
excel functions including the average median min and max functions which are useful to analyze a group of measurements.
flash fill
recognizes pattern in your data.
split
splits the window into multiple resizable panes.
comparison operations
symbols that evaluate each value.
drag and drop
the action of moving a selection by dragging it to a new location.
paste
the action of placing cell contents that have been copied or moved to the clipboard into another location.
sheet tabs
the labels along the lower border of the workbook window that identify each worksheet.
sort
the process of arranging data in a specific order based on the value in each field.
filter
the process of displaying only a portion of the data based on matching a specific value to show only data.
Navigate
the process of moving within a worksheet or workbook.
paste area
the target destination for data that has been cut or copied using the office clipboard.
arguments
the values that an excel function uses to perform calculations or operations
detail sheets
the worksheets that contain the details for the information summarized on a summary sheet.
data bar
a cell format consisting of a shaded bar that provides a visual cue to the reader about the value of a cell relative to other cells.
freeze panes
a command that enables you to select one or more rows or columns and freeze.
find a replace
A command that searches the cells in a worksheet
