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Spreadsheet Terminology
active cell - the cell in a spreadsheet application in which data may be entered.
cell - the space on a spreadsheet where a column and row intersect.
Column - a vertical row of cells in a spreadsheet document.
Entry bar - the bar across the top of a spreadsheet document that displays the data being entered in the active cell.
formula - an equation which will perform a mathematical calculation in a spreadsheet.
row - refers to the numbered cells that appear horizontally on a spreadsheet document.
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.
spreadsheet - a program that is similar to an electronic ledger book. Columns of numbers in a spreadsheet program can be added automatically.
tab - a command key that is used for spacing in word processing programs; for traveling from cell to cell in a spreadsheet program; or for moving from field to a field database programs, etc.
