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Adv Excel Ch 2 Terms
Advanced Excel Chapter 2 Terms
Question | Answer |
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Values version | shows the results of the formulas you have entered rather than the actual formulas |
Formula version | shows the actual formulas you have entered rather than the resulting values |
Debugging | the process of finding and correcting errors in the worksheet |
CTRL ` | toggles between value version and formula version |
Range Finder | verify the formula references |
Accounting number format | dollar signs or displaying numbers specific ways as negative numbers in red--Insert commas or decimal points |
Fixed dollar sign | is to the far left of the cell often with spaces between it and the first digit. |
Order of Operation Direction | The formula in Excel is calculated left to right |
Min Function | determining the lowest number in the range--example=MIN(D4:D12) |
Conditional formatting | a format such as all shading or font color that Excel automatically applies to cells if a specified condition is true |
Condition | is made up of two values and a relational operator (operator is a calculation symbol as + or /) |
Best fit | the width of the column will be increased or decreased so the widest entry will fit in the column. |
Argument | the values that a function uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument a function uses is specific to the function. Common arguments that are used within functions include numbers--what is inside the () of a function. |
Average Function | sums the numbers in the specified range and then divides the sum by the number of nonzero cells in the range. |
Max Function | that displays the highest value in a range. |
Function | a prewritten formula that is built into Excel. |
Order of operation | 1. First negation(-) 2. All percentages (%) 3. All exponentiations (^) 4. All multiplications (*) and divisions (/) 5. All additions (+) and subtractions (-) |
Point mode | allows you to select cells for use in a formula by using the mouse. |
Smart Tags | produces a list of actions you can perform on the data in that specific cell. |
Floating dollar sign | appears immediately to the left of the first digit with no spaces |
Comma style format | can be assigned to a range of cells by clicking the Comma Style button on the Ribbon--default--2 decimals. |
Percent Style | displays the value as a percentage rounding to the nearest percentage. |
Valid Argument | =Sum(A1:Z33) |
Example of an argument that is a range | =Sum (A1:Z22) |
Valid Argument | =Sum (a1,a2,m3,22) (Valid or invalid) |
Valid Argument | =Sum(1A,2A,3M) (valid or invalid) |
Invalid Argument | =Sum(B1*2,A1 (valid or invalid) |
Valid Argument | =Sum(B1*3,A1,22) |
Worksheet Plan | 1. Plan layout2. formulas & functions3. special formats-decimals, currency, negative numbers ???4. Conditional formatting5. Printout appears-orientation, fit to one page, column,row headings, header/footer, etc.6. Worksheet name relates |
Initial Cost Formula | Shares X Initial Price Per Share |
Current Value Formula | Shares X Current Price Per Share |
Gain/Loss Formula | Gain/loss/Initial Cost |
If Function | Logical Function--will display text or values if certain conditions are met |
If Function Format | =if(logical test, value if true, value if false) |
Example of If Function | A1 is a grade: =if(a1>69,"passed","failed") |
Example of If Function | A1 is number of cars you sold; you sell over 5 and you get a $500 bonus per car: =if(a1>5,a1*500,0) |