Glossary

active cell

In Excel, the cell that is currently selected and open for editing.

arguments

In Excel, the specific data a function requires to calculate a value.

arithmetic operator

An operator that is used with numerals: + (addition), - (subtraction), * (multiplication), or / (division). See also operator.

aspect ratio

In computer displays and graphics, the ratio of the width of an image or image area to its height. The aspect ratio is an important factor in maintaining correct proportions when an image is printed, rescaled, or incorporated into another document.

attribute

An individual item of character formatting, such as style or color, that determines how text looks.

auditing

In Excel, the process of examining a worksheet for errors.

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