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, Accounting number format A number format that displays $ on the left side of a cell, formats a value with a
comma for every three digits on the left side of the decimal point, and displays two
digits to the right of the decimal point
Active cell The current cell in a worksheet. It is indicated by a dark green border, and the name
box shows the location of the active cell.
Alignment The placement of data within the boundaries of a cell. By default, text aligns on the
left side, and values align on the right side of a cell
AutoComplete A feature that searches for and automatically displays any other label in that column
that matches the letters you type.
Auto Fill A feature that helps you complete a sequence of months, abbreviated months,
quarters, weekdays, weekday abbreviations, or values. Auto fill also can be used to
fill or copy a formula down a column or across a row.
Border A line that surrounds a cell or a range of cells to offset particular data from the rest
of the data in a worksheet.
Cancel An icon between the Name Box and formula bar. When you enter or edit data, click
Cancel to cancel the data entry or edit , and revert back to the previous data in the
cell, if any. Cancel changes from gray to red when you position the pointer over it.
Cell The intersection of a column and row in a table, such as the intersection of a
column B and row 5
Cell address The unique identifier of a cell, starting with the column letter and then the row
number, such as C6
Cell Style A set of formatting applied to a cell to produce a consistent appearance for similar
cells within a worksheet .
Column Heading The alphabetical letter above a column in a worksheet. For example, B is the
column heading for the second column.
Column Width The horizontal measurement of a column in a table or a worksheet. In excel, it is
measured by the number of characters or pixels
Comma Style A number format that formats a value with a comma for every three digits in he left
side of the decimal point and displays two digits to the right of the decimal point.
Enter An icon between the Name Box and Formula Bar. When you enter or edit data, click
Enter to accept data typed in the active cell and keep the current cell active. Enter
changes from gray to blue when you position the pointer over it.
Fill Color The background color that displays behind the data in a cell so that the data stands
out