Vocabulary Study Sheet Spreadsheet
Sort |
To arrange information by kinds or classes, or in a particular order. “Sort” is a command that may be used in spreadsheet or database programs |
Formula |
An equation which will perform a mathematical calculation in a spreadsheet |
Cell |
The space on a spreadsheet where a column and row intersect |
Function |
A pre-defined formula that allows you to quickly perform a more difficult operation |
Column |
A vertical set of cells in a spreadsheet |
Column Width |
The horizontal size of a spreadsheet column |
Delete Cells |
To remove cells entirely from a spreadsheet |
Fill Down |
A command used to copy and paste formulas many times down a spreadsheet column |
Fill Right |
A command used to copy and paste formulas many times to the right of a spreadsheet row |
Formula |
An expression used to return a specific value to a spreadsheet cell or database field |
Insert Cells |
A command used to add a row/column to a spreadsheet in a particular place |
Number Format |
A command used to make numbers appear with a certain format (I.e. commas, dollar signs, fixed decimals, percents, etc.) |
Operators (numeric) |
The basic math functions (+,-,*,/) used in formulas |
Row |
A horizontal set of cells in a spreadsheet |
Row Height |
The vertical size of a spreadsheet row |
Formula Bar |
The area of a spreadsheet where a cell's content is input or edited |
Chart |
A graphical object created with numbers from a spreadsheet |