Definitions

3-D Chart: A chart that contains a third dimension to each data series, creating a
distorted perspective of the data.
Access: A database program that is included in Microsoft office.
Active Cell: The current cell In a worksheet. It is indicted by a dark border on
screen.
Animation: A movement that controls the entrance, emphasis, exit and or path
objects in a slide show.
Annotation: A written note or drawing on slide for additional commentary or
explanation.
Auto Fill: A feature that enables you to copy the contents of a cell or a range of
cells or to contribute a sequence by dragging the fill handle over an adjacent cell or
range of cells.
Bar Chart: A chart type that compares values across categories using horizontal
bars. In a bar chart, the horizontal axis displays values and the vertical axis displays
categories.
Category Axis: The chart element that displays descriptive group names or labels,
such as college names or cities, to identify data.
Category Label: Text that describes a collection of data points in a chart.
Cell: The intersection of a column or row in a worksheet or table.
Cell Address: The unique identifier of a cell, starting with the column letter and the
the row number, such as A9.
Chart: A visual presentation of numerical data that compares data and helps reveal
trends or patterns to help people to make informed decisions.
Chart Sheets: A sheet within a workbook that contains a single chart and no
spreadsheet data.
Chart Title: The label that describes the entire chart.
Citation: A note recognizing a source of information or a quoted passage.
Column Chart: A type of chart that displays data vertically in columns to compare
values across different categories.

Database: Consists of one or more tables to store data, one or more forms to enter
data in the tables and one or more reports to output the table data as organized
information.
Desktop: The screen display that appears after you turn on a computer. It contains
icons and a taskbar.
Endnote: A citation that appears at the end of a document.
Excel: Software included in Microsoft officer that specializes in organizing data in
worksheet form.
File: A document or item of information that you create with software and to which
you give a name.
Firewall: Software or hardware that protects a computer from unauthorized access.
Footnote: A citation that appears at the bottom of the page.
Formula: A combination of cell references, operators, values, and or functions used
to performs a calculation.
Formula Bar: An element in Excel that appears below the ribbon and to the right of
the insert command that shows the contents of the active cell so that you edit the
text, value, formula, or function.
Function: A predefined computation that simplifies creating a complex calculation
and produced a result based on inputs known as arguments.
Link: To establish a connection from a presentation to another location.
Microsoft Office: A productivity software suite that includes word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation, and database software components.
Multimedia: Multiple forms of media used to entertain or inform an audience.
Notepad: A text editing program built into windows 7.
Power Point Presentation: An electronic slide show that can be edited or
displayed.
Slide: The most basic element of PowerPoint.
Spreadsheet: An electronic file that contains a grid of columns and rows to
organize related data to display results of calculations.
Start Menu: A menu that displayed when you click the start button. It is a list of
programs, folders, utilities, and tasks.

Theme: A collection of design choices that includes colors, fonts and special theme
effects used to give a consistent look to presentation.
Worksheet: A single spreadsheet that typically contains labels, values, formulas,
functions, and graphical representations of data.
A-axis: A horizontal border that provides a frame of reference for measuring data
horizontally on a chart.
Y-Axis: A vertical border that provides a frame of reference for measuring data
vertically on a chart.