Mixed cell reference

A mix between the two cells.

Mathematical functions

The different functions for math in Excel so you can calculate more easily.

Function formula

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Formulas

An equation that is calculated for information inside Excel.

Embedded chart

A chart that is drawn on the same worksheet as the data.

Chart

A table used to show information.

Argument

Part of a function enclosed in parentheses after the function.

Absolute cell reference

tells you the location a cell.

System clock

A clock inside the computer.

Scanner

a device that scans an object, and turns it to an image.

Read-Only Memory

a type of memory that can only be read, and not written like RAM.

Random access memory (RAM)

The kind of memory used for storing programs and execute data.

Pointer

a small arrow on the screen that moves as you move the mouse.

Plotter

device that draws pictures on paper.

Output device

Any machine that can show information from a computer.

Optical storage devices

A device that can read media and turn it into a video.

Nonimpact printers

A printer that uses an ink jet system or any other type of system, just not a banging needle into paper.

Mouse

A pointing device that makes browsing through the computer or executing programs a lot easier.

Motherboard

the central circuit board and holds many of the important parts of the computer.

Main memory

physical memory that is inside a computer.

Instruction cycle (I-cycle)

The same thing as an Execution cycle, the time it takes for a program to execute a function.

Input device

A hardware device that sends information to the computer.

Impact printers

The oldest type of printing there is. Works by banging a head or needle against an ink ribbon to make a mark on the paper.

Execution cycle (E-cycle)

The time it takes for a program to execute a function.

DVD

an optical disc that stores media into it.

Controller

A device that transfers data from a computer to a peripheral device, which are things like a printer or keyboard, things that aren't in the computer itself.

Central processing unit

carries out the instructions of a computer program, and the computer's functions.

CD-ROM

A disk that can store large amounts of data.

Byte

A unit of information. Contains 8 bits.

Bit

the smallest unit of information on a machine.

American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

the numerical representation of a letter or an action made by the computer.

Worksheet

a collection of cells where you actually keep and change the data.

Workbook

The MS Excel file in which you store related data.

Range

A range is a group of cells in a worksheet that have been highlighted.

Merge

To combine something with another.

Header row

the gray colored column containing the numbers used to identify each row

Gridlines

the gray lines that separate the cells, rows, and columns.

Filling

Auto filling in information.

Fill Handle

A small black dot or square in the bottom right corner of the active cell.

Descending order

Same as Ascending order, except the other way around.

cell reference

Identifies the location a cell or group of cells in the spreadsheet.

Acsending order

The order in how information is arranged, ascending order is arranged from lowest to highest.

Active Cell

A cell in a spreadsheet that is highlighted so you can enter data in it.