Excel Terms
cell
A cell is the intersection of a row and a column. A cell can contain a label, a numeric value, or a formula.
workbook
A workbook is the Excel file that stores your information.
absolute cell reference
Cell references are used in a variety of features such as formulas, functions, and charts .
column
Columns are the vertical divisions of a worksheet that are identified by letters.
legend
Legends provide a key to the data illustrated in a chart
row
Rows are the horizontal divisions of a worksheet that are identified by numbers
formula
formula is an expression entered in a cell that performs numeric calculation, logical comparison, or text string manipulation.
function
function is a preset formula.
label
label is any cell entry other than a numeric value or a formula. A text entry in a cell is called a label. A range of values will often have a label to identify it.
value
label is any cell entry other than a numeric value or a formula. A text entry in a cell is called a label. A range of values will often have a label to identify it.
range
range is a block of cells that can be selected, manipulated, named, or formatted as a group.
relative cell reference
relative cell reference identifies the location of a cell or group of cells
worksheet
worksheet is an electronic spreadsheet that lets you enter, analyze, and calculate data. Within a workbook, worksheets can share information, and calculations pertaining to several worksheets can be performed at one time.