Lesson 1 Key Terms

What is a cell that is highlighted or outlined by a bold black rectangle/

A box on the grid identified by the intersection of a column and a row

Cells that run from top to bottom in a worksheet and are identified by letters

Task-specific groups divided among the command tabs appropriate to the work a user currently performs

An arrow in the lower, right corner of some command groups on the ribbon that opens a dialog box related to the command group.

In office 2013, the tab that takes you to backstage view to access, save print, options, and other commands

A system in Excel that is rich in information, illustrations, that helps complete any task as you create worksheets and workbooks

Small "badges" displaying keyboard shortcuts for specific tabs and commands on the ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar. Also referred to as hotkeys.

When a user types a cell location into this box and presses, ENTER, the intersection point moves to that cell.

A toolbar that gives you fast and easy access to the tools you use most often in Excel.

A broad band that runs across the top of the Excel window that organizes commands and tools into and easy-to-use interface.

A line of cells that start at the left edge of a worksheet, continue to the right, and are identified by numbers.

A small, onscreen rectangle that displays descriptive text when you rest the pointer on a command or control.

A collection of worksheets in a single file.

A page in a workbook that consists of a grid of rows and columns in which you can enter text, values, and formulas, and perform calculations.