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Productivity Programs
Microsoft Office 2010 Productivity Programs
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Computer Science
8th Grade
01/21/2012

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Active Cell

Definition
the cell in which you are working currently. There can be only one active cell at a time
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Cell

Definition
formed by the intersection of a row and a column; can be used to store and display different types of data such as text, numbers, or formulas
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Cell address

Definition
 made of the column letter and row number of the cell; indicates the exact location of a cell in a worksheet
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Cell pointer

Definition
the highlighted rectangular border formed around an active cell
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Cell range

Definition
a block of cells selected to implement a formula in a worksheet
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Cell value

Definition
 the actual numeric value of the data in a cell; might not be the same as the data displayed in the cell
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Columns
Definition
The vertical divisions in a worksheet; identified by a letter
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Cursor
Definition
a blinking vertical bar on the screen that marks the location at which the inserted text appears; can also be used to select text or graphics in a document
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Database
Definition
contains objects that help you to store, edit, and format information; used to organize large amounts of information
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Database programs

Definition
used to store and manage data in an organized way; by using these programs, you can also sort or search for the information stored in a database
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Desktop publishing (DTP) programs

Definition
used to combine text and graphics to create documents such as brochures, greeting cards, annual reports, books, or magazines
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Flat file database

Definition
contains all the data in a single table
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Formula bar

Definition
data is displayed simultaneously here and in the active cell; when formulas are entered in a cell, the formula is displayed here, whereas the numeric value of the formula is displayed in the corresponding cell
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Label
Definition
 text entry that is used to identify the type of information in a row or a column of a worksheet
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Mouse pointer

Definition
an on-screen arrow or other shape that moves when you move the mouse or other pointing device
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Presentation software

Definition
used to combine graphics and text to create presentations
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Productivity software

Definition
 specialized programs that help you create and work with various types of documents
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Programs
Definition
a sequence of instructions that can be executed by a computer; also known as software
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Query
Definition
a database object that enables you to locate the desired information in a database
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Relational database

Definition
stores data in multiple tables
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Reports
Definition
used to organize, summarize, and perform calculations on data stored in a database
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Rows
Definition
the horizontal divisions in a worksheet; identified by a number
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Scroll bars

Definition
vertical and horizontal bars located at the side or at the bottom of a display area
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Spreadsheets
Definition
 used to create budgets, manage accounts, perform mathematical calculations, and convert numerical data into charts and graphs
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Status bar

Definition
 a horizontal bar that is at the bottom of some productivity programs; displays information about the current status of the program or document that you are viewing
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Title bar

Definition
the horizontal bar that contains the name of the window
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Toolbar
Definition
a block of buttons or menus that you can use to quickly perform common tasks
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Word processors

Definition
used to create and modify text-based documents
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Work area

Definition
the blank space within the program where you enter information
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Workbook
Definition
 a file created in Microsoft Excel; can contain one or more worksheets and related items
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Worksheet
Definition
another name for a spreadsheet
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x-axis

Definition
 the horizontal line in a chart; typically used to show time
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y-axis

Definition
 the vertical line in a chart
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