Excel Terminology

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Active Cell

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The currently selected cell in a worksheet, indicated by a bold border.

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AutoFill

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A feature that automatically fills selected cells with data.

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Cell

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The intersection of a row and a column in a worksheet.

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Cell Address

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The unique identifier of a cell, determined by its column letter and row number (e.g., A1, B2).

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Chart

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A graphical representation of data from a worksheet.

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Column

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Vertical sections in a worksheet, labeled with letters (A, B, C, etc.).

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Conditional Formatting

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A tool that applies formatting to cells based on specific conditions.

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Data Series

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A row or column of data used in a chart.

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Fill Handle

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A small square at the bottom-right corner of a selected cell or range that you can drag to fill adjacent cells with data or formulas.

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Filter

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A tool that allows you to display only the data that meets certain criteria.