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Chapter 8 vocabulary
Vocab. over chapter 8
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Computer Science
10th Grade
10/02/2009

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Active cell
Definition
the selected cell displayed with a bold outline. Data can only be entered into an active cell.
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Adjacent cells
Definition
Cells that are next to each other
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Adjacent cells
Definition
Cells that are next to each other
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Arrow Keys
Definition
Enters data and then selects the next cell in the direction of the arrow key
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Arrow Keys
Definition
Enters data and then selects the next cell in the direction of the arrow key
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Arrow Keys
Definition
Enters data and then selects the next cell in the direction of the arrow key
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AVERAGE
Definition
Function that adds the values of the cells range and divides the result by the number of cells in the range
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Boundary
Definition
the bar seperating the column letters at the top of the worksheet.
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Cell
Definition
The intersection of a row and column. Each cell can store a single item of data
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Cell reference
Definition
The column letter and row number used to identify a cell, such as B3
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Circular reference
Definition
An error that occurs when a formula references the cell it is stored in
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Column letter
Definition
Letter at the top of the worksheet used to identify individual columns.
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Esc key
Definition
Cancels data entry and restores the original contents of the cell.
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Fill handle
Definition
The solid square in the lower-right corner of a selected cell that is used to copy the contents of a cell to adjacent cells.
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Formula
Definition
Mathematical statement used to calculate a value. A formula must always begin with an equal sign.For example,= C5+D7+E8 is a formula
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Formula bar
Definition
Area near the top of the worksheet window that displays the contents of the active cell.
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Function
Definition
Performs a calculation that results in a single value. The formula=SUM(B3:B8) contains the SUM funtion.
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Function
Definition
Performs a calculation that results in a single value. The formula=SUM(B3:B8) contains the SUM funtion.
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Gridlines
Definition
Solid lines that mark off the rows and columns in a worksheet.
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Label
Definition
Text stored in a cell that cannot be used in calculations.
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Name box
Definition
Located near the top of the worksheet window. Displays the cell reference of the active cell.
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Range
Definition
Slection of two or more cells.
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Relative cell reference
Definition
A cell reference that when copied reflects the row or column it has been copied to.
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ROUND
Definition
Function that changes a value by rounding it to a specific number of decimal places.
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Row number
Definition
The number down the left side of the worksheet used to identify indivdual rows.
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Row number
Definition
The number down the left side of the worksheet used to identify indivdual rows.
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Row number
Definition
The number down the left side of the worksheet used to identify indivdual rows.
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Sheet tabs
Definition
Used to display the three worksheets in the wordbook.
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Spreadsheet
Definition
Data displayed in rows and columns.
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Spreadsheet
Definition
Data displayed in rows and columns.
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Spreadsheet
Definition
Data displayed in rows and columns.
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SUM
Definition
Function that adds the values in a range of cells.
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Value
Definition
numeric data that is stored in a cell that can be used calculations.
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Wordbook
Definition
An excel spreadsheet file
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Worksheet
Definition
Sheets in an excel workbook used to present data in an organized format
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