EXCEL in a few words - The Interface.

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1. The working area is referred to as a spreadsheet. It can contain several sheets that are called worksheets.

The sheet tab enables to move from one worksheet to another.
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2. The worksheet is the area where all the data is filled in and the respective calculations are carried out. It is composed of rows and columns.
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3. The intersection of a row and a column forms a block called a cell. The cell inside of which you are working is referred to as the active cell of the worksheet.

In the following example, notice the active cell in row 9 and column C.
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4. The cell is linked to an address that is also called reference.

The content of a cell is displayed in the formula bar located above the worksheet.
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5. To move from one cell to another within a worksheet, use the scroll bars or your keyboard's arrows.
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6. One more tool very useful is the slipt sheet.

The following vidéo present how to use them.
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