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.