Excel Terms
Middle school quiz on basic terms from Microsoft Excel.
- 1.
The "Formula" in excel is...
- A.
A place in a Microsfot Excel window where you type information, such as a file name.
- B.
The lines on your worksheet that separate the columns and rows.
- C.
To enter text or numbers at the position of the cursor or cell pointer.
- D.
A combination of numbers and symbols used to express a calculation.
- E.
A tab you see at the bottom of your workbook file.
Correct Answer
D. A combination of numbers and symbols used to express a calculation. -
- 2.
What is the "Name box"?
- A.
A display area above your worksheet that shows the cell address of the active cell or range of cells.
- B.
A list of available options.
- C.
A Microsoft Excel function that automatically identifies and adds ranges of cells in your worksheet.
- D.
An explanation of the data series on a chart.
- E.
A "page" within a Microsoft Excel workbook that contains columns, rows, and cells.
Correct Answer
A. A display area above your worksheet that shows the cell address of the active cell or range of cells. -
- 3.
What is a "workbook"?
- A.
An enclosed area on your screen that is an independent object for data-processing purposes.
- B.
An explanation of the data series on a chart.
- C.
A Microsoft Excel file that conatins individual worksheets.
- D.
To enter text or numbers within a worksheet cell.
- E.
A box that appears on your screen that prompts you to provide some type of input, such ast text or values.
Correct Answer
C. A Microsoft Excel file that conatins individual worksheets. -
- 4.
What is Microsoft Excel?
- A.
A word processing program designed to create letters, documents, or reports.
- B.
A program designed to ceate notes and presentations.
- C.
A program that creates databases and programs to track and manage information.
- D.
A program that creates spreadsheets that combines worksheets, graphics, and data management into a sinle program.
- E.
A program that creates and edits newsletters, brochures, flyers, and web sites.
Correct Answer
D. A program that creates spreadsheets that combines worksheets, graphics, and data management into a sinle program. -
- 5.
What is "Auto Sum"?
- A.
A functions that automatically identifies and adds ranges of cells in yor worksheet.
- B.
A feature that allows you to quickly apply the contents of one cell to another cell or a range of selected cells.
- C.
A place in a window
Correct Answer
A. A functions that automatically identifies and adds ranges of cells in yor worksheet. -
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