Microsoft Excel Step by Step (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365)

Glossary

3-D reference A pattern for referring to the workbook, worksheet, and cell from which a value should be read.

absolute reference A cell reference, such as =$B$3, that does not change when you copy a formula containing the reference to another cell. See also relative reference.

active cell The cell that is currently selected and open for editing.

add-in A utility that adds specialized functionality to an app such as Excel but does not operate as an independent app.

alignment The way a cell’s contents are arranged within that cell (for example, centered).

arguments The specific data a function requires to calculate a value.

aspect ratio The relationship between an image’s width and height.

auditing The process of examining a worksheet ...