Glossary A LETTER

Absolute cell Reference	A cell reference in a formula that will always reference the same cell, even if the formula is copied to a different part of the worksheet. To make a cell reference absolute insert dollar signs in address for example, $A$5. Function key F4 can be used to do this.
Active X Control	An ActiveX Control is an object that you insert on a form to enable or enhance a user's interaction with an application.
Address	The location of a cell in a worksheet, defined by the letter of its column followed by the number of its row. For example, E5 is the address of the cell in column E and row5.
Adjustment Handle	The adjustment handle lets you adjust the dimension of a selected object.
Application	Software designed to carry out a certain kind of action or activity, such as word processing or calculation in a spreadsheet. Also referred to as a program.
Argument	A variable required by any =function or macro command. it supplies additional information used by the command. For example, in the =function command =sum(A4:A1O), the block address A4:A10 is the argument; it tells Excel what values to add together.
Arithmetic Operator	The +,-,*,/, and ( ) operators are used to construct arithmetic expressions in queries.
Ascending Order	When you sort records in ascending order, text values are arranged from AZ. These include line, fill, shadow, embossing, colours and shape.
Attribute	Features of an object which you can change using tools and commands. these include line, file shadow, embossing, colours and shape.
Auto Text	A storage location for text or graphics you want to use again - for example a mailing address you use often or a long distribution list for memos.