Spreadsheets

calculation = a mathematical determination of the amount or number of something

cell = the basic building block of a worksheet which can store data such as numbers or text or it can contain the results of a formula database = a large group of data organized in a computer field = a database category that holds a type of information formula = an expression built with functions function takes input values and returns a calculated value to a cell. There are many functions available to do many types of calculations such as time and date functions, logical functions, text functions, lookup and reference functions and statistical and math functions operator = a symbol that performs a specific calculation query = a search that locates all information of a specific type range = simply any collection of cells ribbon = graphical menu interface for commands you can perform. Commands are organised into different tabs and groups within tabs. sort = to arrange the information in the database spreadsheet = computer program that organizes information and performs calculations table = a single collection of information in a database workbook = simply another name for your spreadsheet file. worksheet = where a spreadsheet program stores all your text, numbers and formulas