Advanced Spreadsheet Skills

These flashcards cover key concepts related to advanced spreadsheet skills, including functions, operations, and cell referencing relevant to Microsoft Excel.

What is a spreadsheet?

A spreadsheet is an application program that helps users create columns for tasks such as budgets, forecasting, and finance-related tasks.

What is the purpose of the AVERAGEIF function?

The AVERAGEIF function is used to average a range of cells based on a specified criterion.

What symbol must a formula in Excel always start with?

A formula must always start with an equal sign (=).

How does Excel handle cell referencing by default when a formula is copied?

By default, Excel uses relative referencing, which adjusts the cell references based on the new location when copied.

What type of referencing allows a formula to point to a specific cell location regardless of where it is copied?

Absolute referencing.

What is the COUNTIF function used for?

The COUNTIF function is used to count the number of cells that meet a specific condition.

Which operator is used for multiplication in Excel?

The asterisk (*) is used for multiplication in Excel.

What does the SUM function do?

The SUM function adds a range of cells together.

What is meant by data validation in Excel?

Data validation refers to the feature that restricts the type of data or values that can be entered into a cell.

How do you indicate a cell reference that should not change when copied?

By using a dollar sign ($) before the column and/or row number, like $A$1.

What is the minimum number of characters allowed in a formula?

A formula can contain up to 1024 characters.

What is the function used to count all cells that contain any content?

The COUNT function.

What is the main function of the Format Cells dialog box in Excel?

It allows users to change the number format, alignment, font, border, fill, protection, etc., of the selected cells.

What is the syntax of the SUM function?

=SUM(range) where range is the cells you want to add.

What does applying conditional formatting in Excel allow you to do?

It allows you to change the appearance of cells based on specific conditions.