Spreadsheet Definition
A spreadsheet is information stored in rows and columns.
It is derived from when accountants tracked business activities on large
sheets of paper known as spreadsheets. Above is a picture of what an
Excel spreadsheet looks like, and the names to different parts of the
spreadsheet.
Column letter: They are the letters across the top of the
spreadsheet to identify each column.
Row numbers: They are the numbers across the side of the
spreadsheet that identify each row.
Scroll bars: They are the bars on the right hand side and bottom
of the spreadsheet, used to view other rows and columns that are not
currently in your viewing box.
Cell cursor: This is the bold outline that is used to select the
cell.
Name box: Box that shows the location of the cell cursor according to
its row and column.
Formula bar: Box that displays the content of the active cell.