The Excel interface is the screen layout of Microsoft Excel. It contains different parts such as the Ribbon, Name Box, Formula Bar, Worksheet, and Worksheet Tabs.
A cell is the intersection of a row and a column. It is the smallest unit of a worksheet. Every cell has a unique address such as A1, B2, or C5. We enter data and formulas inside cells.
A row is a horizontal line of cells. Rows are numbered 1, 2, 3, and so on. Excel contains 1,048,576 rows in one worksheet.
A column is a vertical line of cells. Columns are labeled with letters such as A, B, C, and so on. Excel contains 16,384 columns in one worksheet.
A worksheet is the area made up of rows and columns where we enter and manage data. It is also called a sheet.
A workbook is an Excel file that contains one or more worksheets. When you save an Excel file, the complete file is called a workbook.
A cell reference is the address of a cell. It is made by combining the column letter and row number. Example: A1, B3, C10.
The active cell is the currently selected cell. It is the cell where data will be entered.
Worksheet tabs are found at the bottom of the Excel window. They help you move between different sheets in the same workbook.
A formula is a calculation written in Excel.
It always starts with the equal sign (=).
Example: =A1+B1
The Formula Bar is used to enter or edit data and formulas in the active cell. It displays the content of the selected cell.
Filter is used to display only selected data from a list. It helps hide unnecessary records and makes searching easy.
Autofill is used to copy data automatically into nearby cells. It is useful for filling series like numbers, dates, or formulas.
AutoSum is a shortcut used to quickly add numbers. The shortcut key is Alt + =.
A Pivot Table is used to summarize large data quickly. It helps in analyzing and organizing data in a simple way.
Which is used to enter a formula?