GLOSSARY TERMS " A "

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 its address for example, $A$5.  Function key F4 can be used to do this.
Active X control An Active Control in 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 5.
Adjustment Handle The adjustment handle lets you adjust the dimensions 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 a s 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:A10),the block address A10: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 records in ascending order, text values are arranged from A Z. Numeric values from the smallest, and date values from earliest to latest.
Attribute Features of an object which you can change using tools and commands. These include line, fill, 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 often use or a long distribution list for memos.