Introduction to Spreadsheets

Spreadsheet Terminology

• Cell – the intersection of a row and a column• Active cell - The cell in which you are

currently working.• Cell address - The location of a cell as

identified by the column letter and row number.

Parts of the Spreadsheet Window

Active cell

Column C

Row 5

cells

What are Uses of Spreadsheets?

• Prepare budgets• Maintain student grades• Prepare financial statements• Analyze numbers• Manage inventory• Make forecasts

Quiz

the intersection of a row and

a column

block

unit

cubesquare

cellThe cell in which you

are currently working.

Active cell

Active column

Column letter

Row number

Cell address

The location of a cell as identified by the column letter and row

number.

Row number

Active column

Active cellCell address

cell