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Cell reference that combines both absolute and relative cell addressing.

A blinking vertical line which indicates where new text will be inserted.

Symbols that perform mathematical calculations.

Descriptive text that identifies data in rows, columns, or chart, but is not included in calculations.

Rules that determine order in which operations are performed within a formula containing more than one operator.

Information that a function uses to create the final answer.

A collection of related worksheets contained within a single file.

An arithmetic symbol, such as the = sign used to start a formula.

Selection of two or more cells that are adjacent to each other.

Cell address that refers to a specific cell and doesn't change when you copy the formula; indicated by a $ sign.

Set of instructions used to perform one or more numeric calculations on values or cells.

A special predefined formula that provides a shortcut for a commonly used or complex calculation, such as SUM.

Cell address that refers to a cell's location in relation to the cell containing the formula and automatically changes.

Feature activated by dragging the fill handle; copies a cell's contents or continues a series into adjacent cells.

Numbers, formulas, and functions used in calculations.

Program used to perform calculations and analyze and present numeric data.

A single sheet within a workbook file.