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Excel Lesson 3 Terms
1. Absolute reference - A cell reference in an Excel formula that doesn't change when you copy the formula to another cell or range.
2. Arguments - Inputs such as numbers, text, cell references, or logical values that are used in Excel functions to perform calculations.
3. AutoFilter - An Excel feature that enables you to apply a filter to a list in order to display a subset of data.
4. Discussion comments - Comments that are displayed with an Excel workbook but stored on a discussion server.
5. Discussion server - A computer that stores discussion comments.
6. Fill handle - In Excel, the small, black square located in the lower-right corner of a selected cell or range that you can use to copy a value or formula to adjacent cells.
7. Filter - In Excel, a feature that allows you to display a subset of data in a list on a worksheet.
8. Formula Bar - The long white bar above the column headings in a Excel worksheet that you can use to enter or edit cell data. The formula Bar displays the contents of the active cell.
9. Function - A predefined formula in Excel that performs a specific, built in operation.
10. Relative reference - In Excel, a cell reference in a formula that automatically adjusts to the new location when you copy the formula to another cell or range.
11. Syntax - The structure for entering functions and commands, including spelling, punctuation, and acceptable keywords.
12. Thread - A set of discussion comments and responses that are grouped and displayed in hierarchical order.
13. Wizard - An automated tool that helps you perform a task by presenting step-by-step content and organization choices.
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