Excel Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the action to take in order to select cells?

Click it (correct)

Double-click it

Right-click it

Drag it

What is each rectangle in a worksheet called?

Cell

What is the name of a cell's location?

Cell address

What is a vertical column of cells called?

Column Signup and view all the answers

What is a horizontal row of cells called?

Row Signup and view all the answers

What action is performed to select multiple cells?

Highlight them Signup and view all the answers

What allows you to move around a worksheet?

Navigation Signup and view all the answers

Each cell can contain: ______.

Text, formatting attributes, comments, and formulas and functions Signup and view all the answers

What can cells contain that includes letters, numbers, and dates?

Text Signup and view all the answers

What do cells contain that changes how data is displayed?

Formatting attributes Signup and view all the answers

What can cells contain from multiple reviewers?

Comments Signup and view all the answers

What can cells contain that perform calculations?

Formulas and functions Signup and view all the answers

What steps are involved to insert content into a cell?

Select a cell and enter content using your keyboard Signup and view all the answers

What appears directly below the toolbar that displays a formula?

Formula bar Signup and view all the answers

What is the action to delete contents in a cell?

Select the cells and click Clear command Signup and view all the answers

What must you do to delete cells?

Select the cells and click delete in the ribbon Signup and view all the answers

Is it possible to access more paste options from the drop-down menu?

True Signup and view all the answers

What steps do you take to move cells?

Select cells, drag to new location, and release mouse Signup and view all the answers

What is the process to use the fill handle to fill cells?

Select, drag the fill handle, and release Signup and view all the answers

What do you do to set column width with a specific measurement?

Select columns, click Format, and enter measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in inserting a new row?

Select the row below and click Insert Signup and view all the answers

When inserting rows and columns, only a specific cell needs to be clicked.

False Signup and view all the answers

To wrap text, you must ______.

Select cells and click the Wrap Text command Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Excel Basics

Selecting Cells: Click on the desired cell to select it.
Cell Definition: Each rectangle in a worksheet where a row and column intersect is a cell.
Cell Address: Refers to the unique name assigned to a cell based on its column and row location.
Columns: Vertical groups of cells in a worksheet.
Rows: Horizontal arrangements of cells in a worksheet.

Managing Cells

Selecting Multiple Cells: Highlight several cells by clicking and dragging or using Shift and arrow keys.
Navigation: Use arrow keys on the keyboard to move between cells.
Contents of Cells: Can contain text, formatting attributes, comments, and formulas/functions.

Cell Contents

Text in Cells: Cells can store letters, numbers, and dates.
Formatting Attributes: Adjust how data is displayed, with options such as date formats like MM/DD/YYYY.
Comments: Cells may hold comments from multiple reviewers for collaborative feedback.
Formulas and Functions: Cells can compute values using formulas (e.g., SUM) and functions for calculations.

Working with Cell Data

Inserting Content: Select a cell and type to enter data; data appears in both the cell and the formula bar.
Formula Bar: Located directly below the toolbar; displays formulas for cells with calculated values.
Deleting Contents: Select cells, use the Clear command on the Ribbon, and choose Clear Contents from the dialog.
Deleting Cells: Select the cells to remove and click the delete option in the ribbon.

Advanced Functions

Other Paste Options: Access additional paste options from the drop-down menu on the Paste command, useful for advanced formatting needs.
Moving Cells: Select the desired cells, drag them by their edge once the cursor changes, and drop them in the new location.
Fill Handle: Use to copy content to adjacent cells by clicking and dragging from the fill handle in the corner of a selected cell.

Adjusting Layout

Setting Column Width: Select columns, click Format on the Home tab, choose Column Width, enter a measurement, and confirm.
Inserting Rows: Select the row below the desired location, click the Insert command, and a new row appears.
Important Note: When adding rows or columns, click their headings to select entire rows or columns; otherwise, only a new cell is inserted.

Text Management

Wrapping Text: Select cells to wrap text, click Wrap Text in the Home tab, and text will adjust to fit the cell. Use the command again to unwrap if needed.

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Test your knowledge of essential Excel terms with these flashcards. Each card features a key concept related to Excel, helping you improve your proficiency. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to refresh their skills.